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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers

Throughout history, there have been enormously talented composers who, even in their youth, created awe-inspiring works of art that continue to captivate audiences to this day. In this article, we’ll…
Pachelbel’s Canon in D, Performed by Children’s Ensemble

Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major” performed by Krystal Lo, Alison Chang, Serina Chang, Jeffrey Sun, and Alla Bell at Bryant Park Classic Kids….
Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 1 – Scherzo in B Flat Minor

Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began studying the piano at age five and was trained…
Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 3 – Romance in D Minor

Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born in Odessa, Ukraine on October 19, 1916. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gilels began studying…
Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 2 – Gigue in G Minor

Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born on October 19, 1916 in Odessa. Considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, Gilels began studying piano at the…
Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 4 – Fughette in G Minor

Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, Ukraine, on October 19, 1916, is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began piano lessons at…
Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood – 1st-7th Movements, Part 1 of 2
Benjamin Britten – A Boy was Born

National Youth Choir of Australia & Australian Boys Choir perform Benjamin Britten’s “A Boy Was Born” as well as Theme and Variation from “Lullay, Jesu.”…
Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Louis Moreau Gottschalk, an American composer and pianist, was born on May 8, 1829, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father, Edward Gottschalk, was a London-born Jewish businessman of German origin,…
Carl Maria von Weber

…of music, particularly in the development of Romantic opera. Early Life and Family Background Born on November 18, 1786, in Eutin, Holstein, Weber was the eldest of three children. His…
Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician

…music often begins in childhood. Aspiring musicians spend countless hours honing their craft, often missing out on typical childhood experiences to dedicate time to their instrument. This dedication continues into…
America’s First Orchestra

…born. Ureli Corelli Hill, a violinist from Connecticut who had previously played and conducted with the New York Sacred Music Society, spearheaded the founding of the new institution, originally named…