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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…evenings and weekends, can disrupt personal life and make work-life balance a constant struggle. Additionally, the physical and mental strain of continuous practice and performance can lead to health issues,…
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Bedřich Smetana’s Má Vlast Moldau – Vltava
…offers over 200 recordings of classical music, including famous pieces like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Mozart’s Symphony 40. New recordings are constantly being added, so listen to the audio CDs…
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Frederic Chopin’s Regentropfen Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15
…constant “drops” of g# in the composition represent Chopin’s beating heart as he waits for his family during a storm on Mallorca. This is my personal interpretation, and I have…
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Two Bourées from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 4
Peter Constant performs Bach’s Bourées 1&2 from cello suite BWV 1010 on a 4-string classical (contra)bass guitar with a scale length of 88cm. The guitar was made by luthier Graham…
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Fernando Sor
…teacher. His life was a melange of musical prowess, patriotism, and a constant quest for perfection. Today, he is remembered and revered for his significant contributions to classical guitar, his…
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Antonín Dvořák
…of his ten visits to England, where his works, especially his choral works, were exceptionally popular. His success in England was a constant source of pride for him. In 1890,…
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Erik Satie
…sense of humor. His legacy, however, lives on in his music, continuing to inspire musicians and audiences alike. Erik Satie’s life and career were marked by a constant search for…
