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Samuel Barber
…of successes. His first major orchestral work, Overture to the School for Scandal, premiered in 1933 with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of conductor Alexander Smallens. The piece, a…
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Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler was an Austro-Bohemian composer and conductor who bridged the gap between 19th-century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. His symphonies and orchestral songs, renowned…
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Mahler Symphony No. 5 – Performed by Lucerne Festival Orchestra
…conductor. The DVD offers a unique multi-angle perspective that allows viewers to switch between regular and conductor views. This captivating performance is a must-watch for classical music enthusiasts. [56 words]…
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Bruckner Symphony No. 3
Bruckner’s 3rd Symphony (1889 version) performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester with conductor Paavo Järvi. The symphony is divided into four movements….
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Mendelssohn “Scottish” Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56
Mendelssohn’s 3rd Symphony (“Scottish”) performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester under the conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada. The symphony consists of four movements: Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato, Vivace non troppo, adagio,…
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Mendelssohn Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11
Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1, performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester under conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada, is now available for streaming. The symphony consists of four movements: I. Allegro di molto, II. andante, III. menuetto….
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Siegfried from Wagner’s Ring Cycle
Richard Wagner’s opera “Siegfried” was performed in Valencia in 2008. The conductor was Zubin Mehta, and the orchestra was the Valencian Community Orchestra. The cast included Franz-Josef Kapellmann as Alberich,…
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Opera North Presents Das Rheingold from Wagner’s Ring Cycle
…various mystical settings before leading to Valhalla, home of the gods. This production sets the epic cycle in motion with thrilling performances by a talented cast. Led by conductor Richard…
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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, 2nd Movement
P. Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Movement 2 performed by the Moscow City Symphony “Russian Philharmonic” under conductor Dmitri Jurowski at Moscow International House of Music, Svetlanov Hall on March 10,…
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Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter – Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Iceland Symphony Orchestra performs Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter with conductor Bernharður Wilkinson and typewriter soloist Steef van Oosterhout….
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Tchaikovsky – Scherzo Burlesque from Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky’s ‘Scherzo Burlesque’ from Suite No. 2 in C is a rarely heard, yet gorgeous and exciting piece of music. Conductor Aleksander Dmitriev leads the Leningrad Philharmonic in a dazzling…
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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…the need for individual excellence with the demands of ensemble performance can be a delicate task. Furthermore, orchestra musicians often find themselves navigating complex dynamics with conductors and fellow players,…
