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Leroy Anderson
…arrangements caught the attention of Arthur Fiedler, who would later play a significant role in Anderson’s career. Career Kickoff and Military Service Anderson graduated from Harvard in 1929 with a…
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Johann Strauss II
…career. Musical Debut and Initial Challenges The young Strauss faced considerable obstacles in the early years of his career. His father’s influence over Vienna’s entertainment establishments resulted in many of…
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John Williams
…Awards Williams has been showered with a multitude of prestigious awards throughout his career. He holds the record for the most Oscar nominations for a living person, with a whopping…
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George Gershwin
…Riegger, Edward Kilenyi, and Joseph Schillinger. Early Career and Breakthrough At the tender age of 15, Gershwin left school to embark on his musical career. His first job was as…
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The Best of Mozart, Part 2
Discover the top pieces of Mozart’s broad spectrum of genres in “The Very Best of Mozart: Part 2” video. It showcases some of his most famous compositions, including “The Magic…
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The Best of Mozart, Part 1
Mozart’s music has a unique power that speaks to listeners on a deep level. While this list of his best works is not definitive, it covers a range of genres…
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The Best of Mozart – Part 1
Mozart’s best songs, in chronological order based on the Köchel catalogue: 1. Symphony No. 25 in G minor, KV 183 – 1. Allegro con brio 2. Violin Concerto No. 1…
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The Best of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky
The Best of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky – A 2 part series on the greatest composers. Classical music fans, try something new! Leave comments and ratings….
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The Best of Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana
Check out the best samples from Bedrich Smetana’s symphonic poem “Ma Vlast” celebrating Czech history and beauty. The six movements, including “Vysehrad” and “Vltava,” are showcased in this video. Don’t…
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Clara Schumann
…that would profoundly impact both their personal lives and professional careers. Clara continued to perform and compose even after her marriage, balancing family responsibilities, and her career as a performing…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…from 1918 to 1925, where he studied piano with Alexander Goldenweiser and composition with Nikolai Myaskovsky. Later, he continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory. Career and Works Kabalevsky’s career…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…no interest in pursuing a legal career and instead, chose to dedicate his life to music. Early Musical Career In 1740, Bach accepted an appointment as a harpsichordist in the…
