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Erik Satie – Véritables Préludes Flasques
Erik Satie proposed the “True Flabby Preludes” to his editor after the “Flabby Preludes” were refused. These pieces, written “pour un chien” (for a dog), have a different style and…
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Bartok Op. 18 Etudes for Piano
Bartok Op 18 Etudes – Bela Bartok’s 3 piano etudes were written in Rákoskeresztúr, Hungary in 1918. No 1 features disjunct chromaticism, tiring to play. No 2 has extended arpeggios…
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Andor Földes Plays Brahms Intermezzo – Op. 117, No. 1
Andor Foldes, a Hungarian-born American pianist known for his interpretations of Bela Bartok and the Viennese Classical composers, passed away at the age of 78. He died after a fall…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…written to his brothers in 1802, he revealed the depth of his despair. He described the isolation and loneliness he felt, driven by the inability to engage in social activities…
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Richard Wagner
…boy, leading him to participate in numerous performances. Wagner’s aptitude for music surfaced during his schooling years in Dresden. Despite an initial struggle with piano scales, Wagner’s passion for musical…
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Leroy Anderson
…in a house custom-designed by them in Woodbury, Connecticut. Despite his busy career, the family remained an integral part of Anderson’s life. Legacy and Influence Anderson passed away from cancer…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Despite the trials of life and the deafening silence, Ludwig van Beethoven’s journey to becoming one of the most celebrated composers in history is a testament to his indomitable spirit…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…Fibich returned to Bohemia in 1870 and began composing full time. Despite his youthful age, he displayed remarkable maturity in his compositions. He attempted an opera, Bukovin, and created a…
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George Frideric Handel
…Born on February 23, 1685, in Halle, Germany, George Frideric Handel displayed an innate passion for music from a young age. Despite his father’s apprehension about a musical career’s viability,…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…need for classical training to fulfill his musical ambitions. Their destination was Paris, the heart of the European music scene. However, the Paris Conservatoire rejected Gottschalk’s application without an audition,…
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Igor Stravinsky
…of his affinity for music. Despite his musical inclination, Stravinsky’s parents encouraged him to pursue law, leading him to enroll at St. Petersburg University. However, his passion for music remained…
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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…
