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J. S. Bach’s Chorale on Classical Accordion
Accordionist plays J.S. Bach.
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Flight of the Bumblebee by Rimsky-Korsakov
Nick Ariondo, a Double Grammy Award Winner, performs an impressive solo rendition of Flight of the Bumble-bee by Rimsky-Korsakov. This internationally beloved piece showcases Ariondo’s mastery of the accordion’s dynamic…
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America’s First Orchestra
…first symphony orchestra in the United States. It was 1842. John Tyler was the president. The initial discovery of gold in California had just been documented earlier in the year….
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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Beethoven’s Für Elise for Piano & Orchestra, Featuring Georgii Cherkin
Experience the world premiere of the first known version of Beethoven’s Für Elise for piano and symphony orchestra. While the piano part remains unchanged, the addition of the orchestra enhances…
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Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Played by The Boston Pops Orchestra
…Pops Orchestra. It became a hit record and a signature song for the orchestra. Although the original mono version has never been available on CD, a later re-recording from 1959…
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Tchaikovsky – Scherzo Burlesque from Suite No. 2
…2 in C is a rarely heard, yet gorgeous and exciting piece of music. Conductor Aleksander Dmitriev leads the Leningrad Philharmonic in a dazzling performance featuring a quartet of accordions….
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…bright, majestic, and exciting enough to keep the attention of small children. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten This piece introduces the instruments of the orchestra, showcasing…
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Leroy Anderson
…storyline. This experience did not deter Anderson from his primary passion—composing orchestral miniatures. His works, including “The Typewriter,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” and “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” are still performed by orchestras and…
