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John Williams
…drafted into the U.S. Air Force, where he arranged band music and began conducting. Musical Studies After three years of military service, Williams returned to New York City, where he…
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Johann Strauss II
…17-year-old Johann II seized the opportunity to openly embrace his passion for music. He began conducting his own dance band at a Viennese restaurant, marking the start of his illustrious…
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Samuel Barber Cello Concerto, Op. 22
Zara Nelsova plays Barber Cello Concerto with the composer conducting in this beautiful recording.
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Jean-Baptiste Lully
…music, often used by Bach and Handel. Death Lully’s life came to a tragic end when he accidentally struck his foot with a pointed staff while conducting a performance of…
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Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33, Featuring Bruno Philippe
Camille Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 33, performed by the hr-Sinfonieorchester with Bruno Philippe on cello and Christoph Eschenbach conducting….
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Joseph Haydn
…duties included composing music, conducting the orchestra, and overseeing the musical activities in the Esterházy court. Despite the demanding nature of his job, Haydn’s years with the Esterházys were creatively…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…Sonata and the Second Suite for Two Pianos. He also ventured into conducting, becoming the Principal Conductor of the Bolshoi Theater in 1904. A New Life in the New World…
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Schumann – Manfred Overture, Performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester
Robert Schumann’s Manfred Overture, performed by hr Symphony Orchestra with Marek Janowski conducting….
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…moment during the premiere of his Ninth Symphony, where he insisted on conducting alongside another conductor who actually led the orchestra. This event underscored the severe impact of his deafness,…
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Hector Berlioz
…reputation, Berlioz struggled for acceptance in conservative Parisian musical circles. Critics often dismissed his works as overly dramatic and unconventional. Frustrated, he embarked on several conducting tours across Europe, including…
