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Edward Elgar
…and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies, Elgar’s music continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Early Life Born on June 2, 1857, in Lower Broadheath,…
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Claudio Monteverdi
…court musician Claudia de Cattaneis in 1599, and they had three children together. However, he also endured the loss of his wife and two of his children to the plague,…
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Antonín Dvořák
…world stage is a testament to his unrivaled talent and his deep-rooted love for his homeland and its traditional music. Early Life and Education Born on September 8, 1841, in…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…remarkable versatility as a composer, organist, conductor, and pianist, Saint-Saëns’ contributions to the world of music are immeasurable. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on October 9, 1835, in Paris,…
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Aaron Copland
…and Education Born into a family of Lithuanian Jewish descent, Copland was the youngest of five children. Although his father did not harbor any musical interests, his mother played the…
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Golliwogg’s Cakewalk by Debussy, Played by Aloysio Rachid
“Golliwogg’s Cakewalk” is the final piece in Claude Debussy’s Children’s Corner Suite. It is a joyful and playful classical composition that incorporates elements of jazz. The piece is also known…
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Robert Schumann – Traumerei
Robert Schumann’s “Traumerei” is the 7th piece from his collection called “Kinderszenen” or Scenes from Childhood. It was a childhood favorite that I’m excited to share with you all. Enjoy!…
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Does Classical Music Really Make You Smarter?
…to classical music, learning to play a musical instrument has been shown to have long-term benefits on cognitive skills. In one study, young children who took keyboard lessons for six…
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…landscape, and these elements are often reflected in his compositions. Early Life and Education Ralph Vaughan Williams was born on October 12, 1872, in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England, into a…
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Anton Bruckner
…unique harmonic language. Early Life and Education Anton Bruckner was born in the small Austrian village of Ansfelden, near Linz, on September 4, 1824. He was the eldest of eleven…
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Clara Schumann
…contributing extensively to the evolution of music during the 19th century. Early Life and Musical Education Born on September 13, 1819, in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Clara Josephine Wieck was destined…
