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Johann Sebastian Bach
…travels abroad. This environment allowed Bach to focus his energies on instrumental music, composing concertos for orchestras, dance suites, and sonatas for various instruments. He also wrote pieces for solo…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…young Telemann to pursue his passion for music. Self-taught, he displayed an early aptitude for numerous instruments, including the violin, flute, oboe, viola da gamba, recorder, double bass, and various…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…choir lofts facing each other, inspired Gabrieli to create works with spatial effects and carefully specified groups of instruments and singers. This innovative use of space and acoustics in his…
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Bach Prelude, BWV 1007 – Performed on Mandoloncello
…that shares the same tuning and notation as the violoncello. While the sound of bowed instruments differs from plectrum played instruments, this variety adds to the enjoyment of the music….
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Canon by Pachelbel
This version of Canon de Pachelbel is the most exquisite I’ve ever heard. Composed by Johann Pachelbel in the 1680s, it’s a beloved classical piece. Pay attention to the instruments,…
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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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Gabrieli – Canzon Duodecimi Toni
…historic brass instruments such as cornetts and sackbuts. These instruments were commonly used in late Renaissance and early Baroque music. Since its establishment in 1997, the ensemble has gained recognition…
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Gabrieli’s Sanctus – Performed by Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble
The Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, led by director Michael Holmes, is a renowned period instrument group specializing in historic brass instruments. They are considered one of the top ensembles…
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Copland’s Appalachian Spring – Performed by Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Alondra de la Parra conducts the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in a live performance of Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” The suite for 13 instruments features eight movements, including “Variations on a…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…conduit for passing down stories, wisdom, and values across generations. Characteristics of Folk Music Characterized by simplicity and directness, folk music often utilizes traditional instruments and is marked by melodies…
