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  • How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer

    …hearing problems began in his late 20s, and over time, they became impossible to ignore. But instead of giving up, he found ways to adapt. He leaned on tools, techniques,…


  • Franz Liszt

    Franz Liszt was a musical prodigy of extraordinary talent and influence. His innovative compositions and exceptional piano-playing techniques continue to inspire musicians worldwide. The Early Life of Franz Liszt Born…


  • Fernando Sor

    …influenced the evolution of the classical guitar. Quotations and Reception François-Joseph Fetis, a Belgian musicologist, praised Sor, calling him the “Beethoven of the guitar.” Sor’s music, particularly his guitar sonatas,…


  • Francisco Tárrega

    Francisco Tárrega was a Spanish guitar maestro and composer, credited as the pioneer of modern classical guitar. His profound influence on 20th-century guitar music is indisputable, as he was instrumental…


  • Igor Stravinsky

    …Webern. Stravinsky’s exploration of serial techniques marked a significant departure from his previous neoclassical style. Despite his declining health, Stravinsky continued to compose until late in his life. His last…


  • Manuel Ponce

    …to his lack of knowledge in musical techniques. Despite this setback, Ponce was admitted to the Liceo Musicale, where he studied under Luigi Torchi and later, Cesare Dall’Olio. European Influence…


  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    …came to Venice to study his techniques. In 1605, the publication of the Quinto libro di madrigali by Claudio Monteverdi led to a shift in Gabrieli’s style towards more homophonic…


  • Aaron Copland

    …artistic purpose. During the late 1940s, Copland became aware of the twelve-tone techniques used by Stravinsky and other fellow composers. He incorporated these serial techniques into his Piano Quartet (1950),…


  • Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    …polyphony. His “Missa Prolationum” is a unique and innovative work that employs complex canonic techniques and inventive harmonic structures. 5. Se la Face Ay Pale – Guillaume Dufay “Se la…


  • Ravel’s Bolero on Classical Guitar

    Ravel’s Bolero on Classical Guitar. Free tabs/notes available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/randynyborg4. Latest CD includes Malaguena and Other Spanish Guitar Favorites. My arrangement features a duet of guitar and violin. Guitar notes…