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Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble Plays Gabrieli’s Sonata No. 18
The Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, directed by Michael Holmes, is a renowned group of historic brass instrument specialists based in Washington D.C. The ensemble consists of cornetts and sackbuts,…
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Gabrieli – Canzon Duodecimi Toni
The Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, directed by Michael Holmes, is one of the leading ensembles of its kind in North America. Based in Washington D.C., the group specializes in…
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Gabrieli – Canzon Noni Toni a 12 – Performed by Orchestra of the 17th Century
The Orchestra of the 17th Century, led by Michael Holmes, specializes in performing music from the 17th century. They use period instruments and their performances showcase a range of wind…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…Gabriel Fauré, who would later become one of the most influential composers of his generation. Notable Works and Contributions Throughout his life, Saint-Saëns composed a vast array of works spanning…
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Henry Purcell – Rondeau from Abdelazar – In Gabriel’s Garden, Played by Wynton Marsalis
Henry Purcell – Rondeau…
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12-Year-Old Performs Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 – 3rd Movement
12-year-old Gabrielle Chou performed Chopin Piano Concerto No.2, 3rd mvt in a public TV program, “American Ideal IV,” organized by Bella Smith at coralgablesopera.com. Over 800 elementary students attended their…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…music, but only a few were ever made because it’s so huge. Watch the octobass in action here in Faure’s Après un Rêve. 4. The Musical Saw You read that…
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New Study Finds Classical Music Can Affect Fetal Heart Rate
…music for naps or bedtime, these pieces are beautiful, soothing, and quiet: Clair de Lune by Debussy, Nocturne in E flat Major by Chopin, and Après un Rêve by Fauré….
