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  • Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback

    In the world of classical music, not all compositions have been well-received at first. Some works, despite their eventual popularity, faced disastrous premieres, leaving composers disheartened and discouraged. A few…


  • How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

    …the attention of influential figures in Bonn’s cultural circles. This exposure led to valuable connections and opportunities, including his eventual move to Vienna, where he would seek to broaden his…


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  • Bedřich Smetana

    …talent, giving his first public performance at the tender age of six. His father, a successful businessman, was initially reluctant about Smetana’s musical ambitions but eventually conceded to his son’s…


  • Gustav Mahler

    eventually Vienna. As a conductor, Mahler was known for his perfectionism, which, although it made him unpopular among musicians, led to high performance standards and an esteemed reputation. In 1897,…


  • Isaac Albéniz

    …run away from home twice, earning his livelihood through concert tours. His father, recognizing his son’s prodigious talent and independent spirit, eventually gave his consent to these musical adventures. Musical…


  • Leonard Bernstein

    …their house. This sparked a self-taught exploration of piano and music theory, eventually leading to formal piano lessons. As a young pianist, Bernstein seized every opportunity to perform. He would…


  • Hornpipe from Handel’s Water Music, Played by Eric Larkins

    Looking for live music for your event? Check out this clip of Eric Larkins playing the popular Hornpipe from Handel’s Watermusic on classical guitar. With experience in various genres, including…


  • Johann Strauss I

    …string quartet formed by his future competitor, Joseph Lanner, and the Drahanek brothers. This ensemble, known for its Viennese waltzes and rustic German dances, eventually expanded into a small string…