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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…ragtime, waltzes, sacred music, classical works, and opera selections. Wallace Hartley, age 33 – Violinist Wallace Hartley, the bandleader, was from Lancashire, England. He had grown up in a home…
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Benjamin Britten
…and orchestral compositions. Early Life and Education Edward Benjamin Britten was born on November 22, 1913, in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. From a young age, Britten displayed extraordinary musical talent, composing…
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Muzio Clementi
…Under Baroni’s tutelage, the young Clementi developed formidable keyboard skills and demonstrated exceptional talent. At the age of thirteen, Clementi embarked on a journey to England, where he would spend…
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Gustav Holst
…to create music that continues to inspire and enthrall audiences worldwide. Early Life and Family Background Born Gustavus Theodore Von Holst on September 21, 1874, in Cheltenham, England, Gustav was…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…highly successful European tour. Their journey led them to England where Hummel received further instruction from the renowned Italian composer, Muzio Clementi. During his time in England, Hummel performed a…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…including the United States, Brazil, Spain, Italy, France, England, and Norway. His love for the sea, which was sparked by his elder brother’s naval stories, was further entrenched during this…
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Henry Purcell
…the rituals of the Church of England. In 1694, Purcell composed “Te Deum” and “Jubilate Deo” for St. Cecilia’s Day, marking the first English “Te Deum” ever composed with orchestral…
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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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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…landscape, and these elements are often reflected in his compositions. Early Life and Education Ralph Vaughan Williams was born on October 12, 1872, in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England, into a…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…captured the essence of rural England. Vaughan Williams preserved and popularized traditional tunes in his Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and English Folk Song Suite. His rich and…
