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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…His works span a wide range of genres, including symphonies, operas, choral music, chamber music, and film scores. Vaughan Williams was deeply influenced by English folk music and the English…
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Music from Bernstein’s Fancy Free Ballet (1946 Recording)
Bernstein’s Fancy Free ballet music, conducted by the composer, was recorded in 1944 and released as a set of four ten-inch records in 1946. The recording includes Billie Holiday’s rendition…
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Claude Debussy’s La Cathédrale Engloutie – Piano Roll Recording by Debussy (1913)
Claude Debussy, a renowned composer known for his unique piano style, composed “La cathédrale engloutie”. This piece is the tenth in the first book of Préludes. A piano roll recording…
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Telemann – Concerto for Recorder and Viola da Gamba – Dolce and Allegro
Telemann’s Concerto for Recorder & Viola da Gamba in A minor, performed by Les Boreades with Francis Colpron on recorder….
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Adagio from Telemann Recorder Concerto in F Major
Telemann – Recorder Concerto in F Major – Mov. 3/4 – Featuring Peter Holtslag on treble recorder….
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Gabrieli – Canzon Primi Toni à 8 for 8 Low Recorders – Ch. 170 from Sacrae Symphoniae
Gabrieli’s Canzon Primi Toni à 8 for 8 low recorders is a piece from Sacrae Symphoniae of 1597. It is divided into two choirs, each with four recorders. The distribution…
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Classical Music for Funerals
In times of mourning and grief, music can be a solace, a source of comfort and a means to honor loved ones who have passed away. Classical music, with its…
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New Study Finds Classical Music Can Affect Fetal Heart Rate
…gestation, using recurrence quantification analysis (RQA). Researchers discovered that after music exposure, fetal heart rate patterns became more stable and predictable. The findings indicate that music stimulation promoted more organized…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…music. His Practical Manual of Harmony and Fundamentals of Orchestration are still used as basic musical textbooks, echoing his teachings to future generations of musicians. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov passed away on…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Renowned for his inimitable creativity and unparalleled contributions to music, Carl Philipp Emanuel (C.P.E.) Bach was a virtuoso musician, composer, and theorist whose works manifested the transition from the grandeur…
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Franz Liszt
…dedication to philanthropy have ensured that his legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers alike. The Literary Works of Franz Liszt In addition to his musical achievements, Liszt also…
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Leopold Mozart
…professional musician. Embarking on a Musical Journey In 1740, Leopold began his professional journey in the realm of music, serving as a violinist and valet to Johann Baptist, Count of…
