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Modest Mussorgsky
…financial instability, which hindered his ability to establish himself as a successful composer. Key Works Mussorgsky’s most famous work is the opera “Boris Godunov” (1869), based on the historical drama…
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Excerpt of People’s Fair at Shrovetide from Petrouchka by Igor Stravinsky
…premiered in Paris in 1911, with Monteux as the conductor. This rare footage holds significant historical value. Available for purchase on vaimusic.com or by calling 1(800)477-7146 in the US (914-769-3691…
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Smetana – Moldau
Michael Holmes conducts Smetana Moldau (Vltava) with the Varna Philharmonic, Bulgaria on October 11, 1998. Holmes has had a diverse musical career, including historical performance, symphonic conducting, composing/arranging, and scholarly…
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Luigi Alva Performs Un’aura Amorosa from Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte
…renowned Italian Romanticism artist known for his historical paintings and portraits. Hayez came from a poor family in Venice and was apprenticed to an art restorer before studying under painter…
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Jean Sibelius
…to erode Finland’s autonomy, Sibelius composed several works that became symbols of the Finnish nationalist cause. His contributions to Finnish historical pageants, coupled with his powerful music, elevated him to…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…speculation, with no concrete historical evidence to substantiate it. Barely a few weeks into his Vienna visit, Beethoven received news of his mother’s ill health, compelling him to return to…
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Listening Forward Without Letting Go
…snap of his dances. Prokofiev’s energy still feels urban and fresh, even when it’s historical film music like “The Battle on the Ice”. Britten fused conscience and craft in works…
