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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…unnoticed; his first trip to England led to great acclaim and a following in Britain. His visit even inspired him to compose his famous “Scottish” Symphony, which took over a…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…pianist at a local hotel, then spent five years in an infantry regiment with the British Army. He had been working as a ship musician for about a year when…
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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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The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – Performed by New Jersey Symphony
Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” narrated and performed by the New Jersey Symphony….
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King Arthur by Henry Purcell – Performed by La Fenice & Vox Luminis
La Fenice and Vox Luminis perform Henry Purcell’s King Arthur. The semi-opera tells the story of the battle between King Arthur’s Britons and the Saxons with humorous undertones. Purcell’s music…
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Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 – Featuring Carlos Ferreira
W. A. Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major, performed by Carlos Brito Ferreira on clarinet. Conducted by Cristian Măcelaru with the Romanian Chamber Orchestra….
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Max Bruch
…tide of anti-German sentiment leading up to World War I, Bruch’s compositions left a lasting impression on the British and American audiences. A Maestro in Berlin In the final decades…
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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…mournful nature. Nimrod from Elgar‘s Enigma Variations: Often played at British funerals and memorial services, this piece captures a sense of remembrance and loss. Requiem in D minor by Mozart:…
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George Frideric Handel
…of Handel’s long and fruitful association with the British capital. Handel and the Royal Academy of Music Handel served as the music director of the newly-established Royal Academy of Music…
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Erik Satie
…Honfleur, Normandy, to a French father and a British mother. His father, Alfred, was a ship’s broker and composer, and his mother, Jane, was a pianist and composer. Sadly, his…
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Beethoven’s Ode to Joy on Harmonica
Chris plays Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on his Suzuki chromatic harmonica SCX-64, dedicated to his granddaughter Britt for bringing joy to their lives. #Music #Harmonica #Beethoven…
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Alleluia from Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate
…critically acclaimed recordings. Roger Vignoles is a British pianist and accompanist, performing with leading singers and instrumentalists worldwide. He also gives masterclasses globally. Visit Sylvia McNair’s official website at http://www.sylviamcnair.com/….
