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Listening Forward Without Letting Go
…pointing to contemporary milestones like Adams’ Doctor Atomic, Adès’ The Tempest, and Shaw’s Partita, which is a good gateway for anyone scanning recent landmarks. The post-Y2K sound world is often…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…in Contemporary Classical Compositions In the mid-20th century, folk music experienced a resurgence, leading to the creation of a new sub-genre known as “contemporary folk” or “folk revival.” This music…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…faced by the scientists behind the creation of the atomic bomb. With its contemporary subject matter and an imaginative score, Doctor Atomic to some represents a new era in classical…
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Johann Pachelbel
…the time and Catholic church music in general. He was also likely influenced by the works of his contemporary, Johann Jakob Froberger, who had served as the court organist in…
