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Ludwig van Beethoven
…greatest masterpieces. In his final years, Beethoven also grappled with a legal battle over the custody of his nephew, Karl van Beethoven. Despite winning the custody battle, he failed to…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…features some of Purcell’s most famous work, has become a fixture of the Baroque repertoire and is widely regarded as one of Purcell’s greatest achievements. 4. Peri’s Euridice Peri’s opera…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…Concertos” and are considered some of Bach’s greatest works. Moving to Leipzig In 1723, Bach was appointed the new organist and teacher at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. With new…
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
…a pianist soared. His performances were characterized by a unique blend of technical precision and emotional expressiveness, earning him a place among the greatest pianists of his time. The Final…
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Franz Liszt
…as the greatest pianist in history. His piano compositions continue to be performed worldwide, and his innovative techniques have shaped the way pianists play. His contributions to music and his…
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Jean Sibelius
…writing. The success of the First Symphony was followed by the even more compelling “Finlandia,” a blatantly patriotic work which solidified his reputation as Finland’s greatest composer. With his Second…
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Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 (1961)
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, performed by Wilhelm Backhaus on piano and conducted by Karl Böhm in 1961, is of good quality. Backhaus was highly regarded as the greatest interpreter…
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Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, 1st Movement
…regarded as the greatest Hungarian pianist and composer since Liszt. He performed works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, standing out from others who played more flashy music. In 1928, he…
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Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 – Presto
Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer of the Baroque period, is widely regarded as one of the greatest geniuses in music history. His works are known for their intellectual depth,…
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Bach – Adagio in G Minor
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) was a Hungarian-born violinist, conductor, composer, and teacher. Considered one of the greatest violinists of all time, he was born in Kittsee and later moved to Pest,…
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Bach’s Minueto on Guitar
Johann Sebastian Bach, a renowned German composer of the Baroque period, is considered one of history’s greatest composers. His works showcase intellectual depth, emotional expression, and technical mastery. Despite being…
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Bach – Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114
This charming keyboard piece is attributed to Christian Petzold and was included in the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers of all…
