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Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss Sr., or Johann Baptist Strauss, was an Austrian musical luminary who rose to fame in the 19th century. As the foremost composer of Viennese waltzes, Strauss wielded an…
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Anton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner was a prominent Austrian composer and organist of the Romantic era. His compositions, particularly his symphonies and sacred choral works, are celebrated for their grandeur, emotional depth, and…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…journey as a folk musician, learning simple tunes from his father, a self-taught harpist. Haydn would go on to feature Austrian, Romanian, and Croatian traditional tunes in his own works….
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J. N. Hummel – Piano Sonata in F Minor, 1st Movement
J.N. Hummel (1778-1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist known for his transition from classicism to romanticism. His piano music showcases virtuosity, sentimental-romantic nature, and exquisite melodics. Unlike Beethoven,…
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Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D Major, 4th Movement – Adagio
…The first movement features a hesitant motif that symbolizes “death in the midst of life.” The second movement is a ländler, a traditional Austrian dance. The symphony showcases Mahler’s unique…
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Bruch Violin Concerto – 3rd Movement
Erika Morini (1904-1995) was an Austrian violinist known for her remarkable talent and precocity. She received her initial training from her father, Oscar Morini, and later studied under Otakar Ševčík….
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Schubert – Serenade
Franz Schubert, an Austrian composer, wrote many Lieder, symphonies, operas, and chamber music. His melodic and harmonic writing is highly regarded. Despite having a close circle of admirers, Schubert struggled…
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Strauss’ Blue Danube, Played by German Arnolt
…with his arrangement on www.elearnguitar.com. A sentimental waltz by Johann Strauss II, it is known as the unofficial Austrian national anthem and featured in the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey….
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Johann Strauss – Vienna Waltz
Johann Strauss II, also known as Johann Baptist Strauss and Johann Strauss, Jr., was an Austrian composer of light music and operettas. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and…
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Johann Strauss II – Fast Polka – Op. 373
Johann Strauss II, an Austrian composer known for his light dance music and operettas, composed the fast polka “Hunting (Fast Polka), Op. 373”. More of Johann Strauss’s music can be…
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Johann Strauss II – Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214
Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) was an Austrian composer known as “the king of the Waltz.” He came from a family of musicians, including his father and brothers. Despite his father’s…
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Mozart – Requiem: Lacrimosa
Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor, was known as the best and most powerful in classical music. He led the Berlin Philharmonic for 35 years.
