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Schubert’s Ave Maria, Performed by Shigeo Watanabe
Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, played by Japanese child prodigy, Shigeo Watanabe.
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Maurice Ravel
Maurice Ravel, a name synonymous with musical innovation and the creator of a rich tapestry of orchestral and instrumental textures, was one of the most influential composers of the 20th…
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Beethoven’s Für Elise for Piano & Orchestra, Featuring Georgii Cherkin
Experience the world premiere of the first known version of Beethoven’s Für Elise for piano and symphony orchestra. While the piano part remains unchanged, the addition of the orchestra enhances…
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Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, Played by The Boston Pops Orchestra
…Pops Orchestra. It became a hit record and a signature song for the orchestra. Although the original mono version has never been available on CD, a later re-recording from 1959…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…bright, majestic, and exciting enough to keep the attention of small children. Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten This piece introduces the instruments of the orchestra, showcasing…
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Leroy Anderson
…storyline. This experience did not deter Anderson from his primary passion—composing orchestral miniatures. His works, including “The Typewriter,” “Bugler’s Holiday,” and “A Trumpeter’s Lullaby,” are still performed by orchestras and…
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Siegfried from Wagner’s Ring Cycle
Richard Wagner’s opera “Siegfried” was performed in Valencia in 2008. The conductor was Zubin Mehta, and the orchestra was the Valencian Community Orchestra. The cast included Franz-Josef Kapellmann as Alberich,…
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The Creation Oratorio – Haydn
The Creation (Franz Joseph Haydn) 00:02:05 Introduction: Chaos 00:07:47 Accompanied Recitative “In the beginning” 00:10:49 Tenor Air & Chorus “Now vanish” 00:14:34 Bass Recitative “And God made” 00:16:50 Soprano Solo…
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Johann Strauss I
…orchestra in 1824. Strauss Forms His Orchestra In 1825, Strauss decided to venture out on his own. He left Lanner’s quartet and formed his own orchestra, with the aim of…