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Georg Philipp Telemann
…time. The city of Leipzig witnessed his first major opera, Germanicus, along with several other compositions. Courtly Appointments and Personal Tragedies In 1705, Telemann was appointed as the Kapellmeister for…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…and Georg Joseph Vogler. Weber’s first notable creation under Vogler’s supervision was a series of operas. Although none of these early compositions survived, they marked the beginning of Weber’s lifelong…
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Fritz Kreisler
…was not just about music. In 1902, Kreisler met Harriet Lies, a New York-born divorcee. Their love story was as melodious as Kreisler’s compositions, leading to their marriage a year…
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Georges Bizet
…Despite his early success and recognition, Bizet struggled to make his mark in the Parisian music scene. His compositions were often ignored in favor of classical pieces, and he had…
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George Frideric Handel – Sonata for Flute, HMV 367
…compositions, and French Baroque compositions. The first upload is the Sonata for Flute HMV 367 I-IV by Handel. Stay tuned for the rest of the sonata. Enjoy your Baroque summer!…
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Xuefei Yang Plays Sevilla by Isaac Albeniz
…guitar compositions and arrangements of piano or two-guitar pieces, with many new arrangements by Yang herself. The Chinese pieces consist of traditional arrangements and new compositions based on Chinese themes….
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
…struggles and turbulent relationships sometimes manifested in their music, providing a fascinating insight into the darker aspects of their lives. Understanding the complex personalities behind these brilliant compositions offers a…
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Is Classical Music Dying?
…evolution of classical music. This progression is evident in the rising popularity of new compositions, adaptations of classical pieces in pop culture, and the proliferation of classical music on digital…
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Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky was a Russian composer renowned for his innovative contributions to Russian music in the 19th century. His compositions, particularly his operas and piano works, are celebrated for…
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Leopold Mozart
…of the musical world. Leopold introduced Wolfgang to a diverse array of musical styles and composers, some of whom became personal friends and significant influences on Wolfgang’s own compositions. Through…
