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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…summer and is often considered one of the oldest surviving examples of counterpoint. 3. Palästinalied – Walther von der Vogelweide Walther von der Vogelweide was a German Minnesinger and poet…
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Anton Bruckner
…counterpoint with Simon Sechter, a respected music theorist. Despite facing criticism and rejection from some quarters due to his unconventional harmonic language, Bruckner was determined to refine his craft. Compositional…
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Clara Schumann
…composition, and counterpoint. Her father’s meticulous methods shaped her into a virtuoso pianist, who would later redefine the norms of the piano recital and the concert stage. Early Career and…
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Telemann – Paris Quartet No. 12 – Chaconne
…Telemann’s mastery of counterpoint and inventive melodic ideas. With its lively rhythms and rich harmonies, the Chaconne movement captivates listeners with its energy and charm, making it a beloved example…
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Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre for Two Pianos
…Alain Jacquon. While the orchestral score is unbeatable, this reduction for two pianos showcases Saint-Saëns’ devilish counterpoint. Check out more than 1,300 orchestral works of feelings on Corentin Boissier’s website….
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Chopin Nocturne – Op. 27, No. 1
…associated with the Romantic movement. Chopin started learning piano at the age of four and gave his first concert at eight. He studied harmony and counterpoint at the Warsaw Conservatory….
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Mozart Symphony No. 41, K. 551 – Molto Allegro
…influenced many composers. The Molto Allegro section, specifically its coda from 8:09-8:36, showcases Mozart’s genius. He combines five musical themes in a remarkable five-part counterpoint fugato, surpassing even Beethoven’s achievements….
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Bach Canon by Cory Hall
Bach: Canon @ 12th, Counterpoint @ 5th | The Art of Fugue | Cory Hall, pianist-composer – Download J.S. Bach Sheet Music ► https://www.bachscholar.com/shop/bach Download FREE Bach Chorale Sheet Music…
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Leroy Anderson
…with Walter Spalding, counterpoint with Edward Ballantine, canon and fugue with William C. Heilman, and orchestration with Edward B. Hill and Walter Piston. Learning from these eminent musicians played a…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…for this prestigious position, he was committed to honing his craft. He embarked on an ambitious self-education program in 1873, focusing on counterpoint and the fugue. He even sent ten…
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Henry Purcell
…to resonate across centuries. His innovative approach to composition, his ability to blend English counterpoint with expressive and dramatic word settings, and his mastery in setting English words to music…
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Frédéric Chopin
…Bach and Mozart: Influences on Chopin Chopin’s music was profoundly influenced by the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The intricate counterpoint of Bach and the melodic…
