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Libera on Classic Odyssey – Ave Verum
…ethereal, otherworldly sound. The group blends elements of Gregorian chant, classical, and contemporary music in their performances. Their repertoire includes both traditional classical pieces and modern compositions, often with a…
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Classical Music for Funerals
…sublime and ethereal aria that embodies serenity and solace. Composed in 1887, this movement features a delicate and tender melody sung by a solo soprano or treble voice, accompanied by…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…spinning glass bowls filled with water? That’s the idea behind the glass harmonica, invented by none other than Benjamin Franklin. The instrument creates an ethereal, otherworldly sound that composers like…
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Saint Saens’ The Swan on Theremin and Piano
Thomas Grillo performs Camille Saint Saen’s “The Swan” on the Moog Etherwave Pro theremin, with piano accompaniment by Kristian Banatzianou. The video is copyrighted 2008 and can be linked and…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…as the late string quartets and piano sonatas, often abandoned traditional structures altogether, opting instead for a free-flowing, almost stream-of-consciousness format. This radical approach opened new avenues for musical expression,…
