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Zdeněk Fibich – Evenings at the Zofin Palace
Večery na Žofíně (Evenings at the Žofín Palace) from Moods, Impressions, and Souvenirs by Fibich.
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
Folk music, with its deep-rooted connection to cultural traditions and the human experience, has been a wellspring of inspiration for classical composers throughout history. The simple charm and unfiltered emotions…
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America’s First Orchestra
…what the evening was like. We must undoubtedly reckon Wednesday evening last, as the commencement of a New Musical Era, in this western world. The concert which was then given,…
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An Evening Hymn by Henry Purcell
Julie Carlston sings Purcell
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Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák was an extraordinary Bohemian composer who gained worldwide recognition for his remarkable contributions to the world of music. Dvořák’s journey from a humble village in Bohemia to the…
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Giuseppe Verdi
…Musical Prodigy Born on October 9/10, 1813, in the small village of Roncole, near Busseto, in the duchy of Parma, Italy, Verdi was the son of Carlo Giuseppe Verdi, an…
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
…the drinking songs he composed. One theory surrounding his untimely death suggests that Purcell’s wife, Frances, frustrated with her husband’s behavior, locked him out of their home one chilly evening….
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Leroy Anderson
…many happy evenings making music with his parents. “My father played the mandolin, mother played the guitar and I accompanied them on the piano. Those were happy evenings,” Anderson recalled….
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Anton Bruckner
…unique harmonic language. Early Life and Education Anton Bruckner was born in the small Austrian village of Ansfelden, near Linz, on September 4, 1824. He was the eldest of eleven…
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Bedřich Smetana – From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields
“Bedřich Smetana’s poem celebrates the beauty of the Czech countryside. It portrays the grandeur of the forest and describes a village festival. Inspired by his surroundings in Jabkenice, Smetana drew…
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Valentina Lisitsa Plays Beethoven Appassionata Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57
Valentina Lisitsa performed Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 (Appassionata) in St. Paul village, delivering a stunning and passionate rendition. Her performance showcased Beethoven’s mastery of classical and romantic ideals, with rhythmic…
