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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…of classical music. 2. Perotin’s Organum Perotin was a French composer and a prominent figure in the Notre Dame school of polyphony. His organum compositions, such as “Viderunt Omnes” and…
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Jean-Baptiste Lully
Jean-Baptiste Lully was a prominent French composer, instrumentalist, and dancer of the Baroque era. His influence extended beyond music, as he played a significant role in shaping French opera and…
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Maurice Ravel
…their masterful exploitation of orchestral color and texture left an indelible impact on the world of music. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born as Joseph Maurice Ravel on March 7,…
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Leroy Anderson
…This early exposure to music and performance laid the foundation for his future career. Education and Musical Training In 1925, Anderson enrolled at Harvard College where he studied musical harmony…
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Jules Massenet
Jules Massenet, a name synonymous with French opera, was the most celebrated operatic composer of his time. His remarkable musical journey, marked by a distinctive melodic style and theatrical aptness,…
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Leonard Bernstein
…symphonic and orchestral music. He composed music for ballet, film, theatre, choral works, opera, chamber music, and piano. One of his best-known compositions is West Side Story, a Broadway musical…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…insurmountable challenges, inspiring generations of musicians and composers to explore beyond their perceived limitations. The Impact of Deafness on Beethoven’s Music Ludwig van Beethoven’s progressive deafness profoundly influenced his musical…
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Claude Debussy
…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
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Gabriel Fauré
…music, which continues to inspire and influence musicians worldwide. Fauré’s contribution to music is immeasurable. His innovative approach to harmony and structure helped shape the course of modern French music….
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Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, a name that resonates with musical prowess and genius, was a musical prodigy whose impact on the Romantic era of music was profound and enduring. Known for his…
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Benjamin Britten
…His impact on 20th-century classical music was monumental, redefining British music with his distinctive voice. Britten continues to be celebrated for his operas, vocal and orchestral compositions, and community initiatives….
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Samuel Barber
…has bestowed upon the world of music an array of timeless masterpieces. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born on March 9, 1910, Samuel Osborne Barber II hailed from an educated,…
