Search results for: “french orchestral music”


  • Aaron Copland

    …American student of the brilliant music teacher Nadia Boulanger, a woman who significantly impacted an entire generation of American musicians. Boulanger’s eclectic approach to music broadened Copland’s musical taste and…



  • Richard Strauss

    …capture complex narratives in music. Celebrated for their emotional depth, vivid imagery, and technical brilliance, these tone poems include: Don Juan (1888–1889): A dramatic orchestral work that brought Strauss international…


  • Alexander Borodin

    …“Polovtsian Dances” from the opera are particularly well-known. Chamber Music and Orchestral Works In addition to his operatic compositions, Borodin wrote several chamber music pieces and orchestral works. His String…


  • Gustav Mahler

    …significant figure in Western music. His works continue to inspire generations of composers and musicians, positioning him as a pioneering figure in the world of music. Through his symphonies and…


  • Camille Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre for Two Pianos

    …Alain Jacquon. While the orchestral score is unbeatable, this reduction for two pianos showcases Saint-Saëns’ devilish counterpoint. Check out more than 1,300 orchestral works of feelings on Corentin Boissier’s website….


  • Manuel Ponce

    …composition has set a precedent for future composers. Today, Ponce’s music continues to inspire musicians and music lovers worldwide, cementing his legacy as a pioneering figure in Mexican classical music….


  • Iphigénie en Aulide and Iphigénie en Tauride – Operas by Christoph Gluck

    From the Grand Théâtre de Provence, Dmitri Tcherniakov stages two of Gluck’s French operas in a single production where Iphigenia, the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, engaged in war against…


  • Georges Bizet

    Born into a family of musicians, Georges Bizet was a French composer whose music has become synonymous with the romantic era. Despite a life cut short by an early death,…


  • Frédéric Chopin

    …on piano music is immeasurable. As the Romantic era’s master, Chopin’s legacy continues to inspire and mesmerize music lovers, making him a timeless figure in the world of classical music….


  • Gaetano Donizetti

    …of operas, written in both Italian and French, and his work is widely recognized as a bridge between the styles of Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi. Donizetti’s operas are renowned…


  • Igor Stravinsky

    …of his affinity for music. Despite his musical inclination, Stravinsky’s parents encouraged him to pursue law, leading him to enroll at St. Petersburg University. However, his passion for music remained…