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Jean Sibelius
…Symphony, Sibelius began to move away from the nationalist style, embracing instead a more classical approach. However, personal tragedies, including the death of his daughter Kirsti from typhus and his…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…the wake of tempestuous bravura displayed by the likes of Liszt. Hummel’s death on October 17, 1837, in Weimar marked the end of a musical era. He was the last…
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Kurt Moll Performs Brahms’ Vier Ernste Gesänge, Op. 121
…is well with man,” “I turned and looked upon all,” “O death, O death, how bitter thou art,” and “When I spoke with the tongues of men and of angels.”…
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Alexander Borodin
…nearly two decades. Despite remaining unfinished at the time of his death, “Prince Igor” is considered one of the greatest Russian operas, featuring lush orchestration and memorable melodies. The famous…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…about music education and served as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory from 1932 until his death. He also held various administrative positions within the Soviet music establishment, including serving…
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Richard Wagner
…Feen” (The Fairies). The opera, largely influenced by the style of Weber, went unproduced until 50 years later, shortly following Wagner’s death. Despite the lack of immediate recognition, Wagner persisted…
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Jules Massenet
…he composed several new operas for Monte Carlo, including Le Jongleur de Notre Dame, Chérubin, Thérèse, and Don Quichotte. After his death on August 13, 1912, his last opera Cléopâtre…
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Erik Satie
…Paris, France, due to cirrhosis of the liver. His death marked the end of a life dedicated to creating a unique style of music that challenged conventional norms and paved…
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Claude Debussy
…impact of these relationships on Debussy’s life and work is undeniable, adding a layer of complexity to the understanding of the man behind the music. Debussy’s Death and Legacy Debussy’s…
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George Gershwin
…and Bess has since been recognized as one of the most significant American musical compositions of the 20th century. Final Years and Untimely Death At the peak of his career,…
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Gioachino Rossini
…Isabella’s death in 1845, Rossini married his mistress, Olympe Pelissier. Later Works and Retirement In 1824, Rossini travelled, via London, to Paris where he lived for five years and served…
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Sergei Prokofiev
…condemnation and personal health struggles in his later years, Prokofiev continued to compose music up until his death. Legacy and Influence Prokofiev’s death on March 5, 1953, occurred on the…
