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Gabriel Fauré – Les Berceaux, Op. 23, No. 1
…along the quay pay no attention to the cradles being rocked by women. However, the day will come when farewells are necessary, and men are tempted to explore distant horizons….
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Domenico Scarlatti
…Venice in 1704. In Venice, Scarlatti encountered the musical genius of George Frederic Handel and Irishman Thomas Roseingrave. This interaction with international talents broadened his musical horizons. Roseingrave, in particular,…
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Bedřich Smetana
…and composer Joseph Proksch. Under Proksch’s tutelage, Smetana honed his composition skills, refined his piano technique, and broadened his musical horizons. During this period, he was greatly influenced by two…
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George Gershwin
…will make his mark if anybody will. The boy is a genius.” Gershwin would continue to expand his musical horizons, learning from a range of teachers, including Henry Cowell, Wallingford…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…in Arnstadt. However, his independent nature and frequent absences led to tensions with the church authorities. In a bid to broaden his musical horizon, Bach embarked on a journey to…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…artistic horizons and establish himself among Europe’s musical elite. Throughout these early years, Beethoven’s experiences, both challenging and enriching, shaped his musical style and artistic philosophy. His journey was one…
