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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…privileged family with strong ties to the English intellectual and cultural elite. His father, Arthur Vaughan Williams, was a vicar, and his mother, Margaret Wedgwood, was from the famous Wedgwood…
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Alexander Borodin
…Russian style of classical music, drawing inspiration from Russian folk melodies and themes. Major Works Borodin’s most famous work is his opera “Prince Igor,” which he worked on intermittently for…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…using physical touch to experience sound. As his hearing deteriorated, he began to rely on feeling the vibrations of his piano. He famously put a pencil in his mouth, touching…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…Purcell. The opera, which features some of Purcell’s most famous work, has become a staple of the Baroque repertoire and is widely regarded as one of Purcell’s greatest achievements. 4….
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…or “heroic” period, witnessed a profound transformation in his musical style. During this time, Beethoven composed some of his most famous works, including the Third Symphony, popularly known as the…
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Gioachino Rossini
…created one of his most famous serious works, Otello, for the Teatro San Carlos. Rising Fame and Personal Life Rossini’s fame started to spread across Europe. His comedic masterpieces, including…
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Edvard Grieg
…one of his most famous works, the Piano Concerto in A minor, during a holiday in Denmark in 1868. Grieg’s Encounter with Franz Liszt In 1868, Grieg received a testimonial…
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Mozart – Serenade from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Listen to Mozart’s famous Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade No. 13, in a short version. Written in 1787 for a chamber ensemble of strings, this classical music piece is a masterpiece…
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Cantankerous Classical Composers
…one of the most famous composers in history, was known for his untidy lifestyle and volatile temper. He consistently struggled with landlords due to his messy living conditions, which included…
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Mussorgsky – Baba Yaga & Great Gate of Kiev
Mussorgsky’s “Baba Yaga” and “Great Gate of Kiev” from the famous Pictures at an Exhibition….
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Ravel’s Pavane played by Guitar Quartet
Maurice Ravel’s famous Pavane played by Guitar Quartet….
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Anton Bruckner
…demonstrating his mature symphonic style with expansive structures and harmonic exploration. Symphony No. 4 Perhaps his most famous, Symphony No. 4 showcases his mastery of orchestration and emotional depth, earning…
