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Fernando Sor
…his Latin studies, a matter of concern for his parents. To win his parents’ approval, a young Sor began composing songs with Latin lyrics, demonstrating that his musical inclinations did…
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Benjamin Britten
…a devout pacifist, refused to bear arms during World War II, a stance that influenced his music profoundly. His most poignant anti-war statement, War Requiem (1962), combined the Latin Requiem…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…world. Originally scored for ensemble and chorale, it’s just as beautiful in solo form – click here for guitar, harp and piano versions. 10. Bach’s Magnificat Based on the Latin…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…Gottschalk’s greatest contribution to American music was the incorporation of the syncopated rhythmic elements of Caribbean and Latin folk music into his compositions. His rhythmic elements “anticipate ragtime and jazz…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…Burana – Anonymous “Carmina Burana” is a collection of medieval Latin poems set to music by various composers. These works are characterized by their lively rhythms, memorable melodies, and often…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…He was just seven years old when he was enrolled in school where he studied Latin, received religious instruction, and cultivated other subjects. His strong foundation in the Lutheran faith…
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Igor Stravinsky
…a religious conversion, reflected in works like “Oedipus Rex,” an opera-oratorio with a Latin libretto, and “Symphony of Psalms,” a biblical-text based composition. Despite the global turmoil due to World…
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O Sacred Head, Now Wounded – J. S. Bach
“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” is a Christian hymn by J.S. Bach based on a medieval Latin poem called “Salve mundi salutare.” It addresses Christ’s body on the Cross, specifically…
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Bach’s Mass in B Minor – Kyrie Eleison
Bach’s Mass in B minor is a musical setting of the Latin Mass, assembled in 1749 before his death. Considered among the greatest classical compositions….
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Ave Maria by Schubert
Enjoy a live performance of Schubert’s “Ave Maria” by Amadea (Contralto) and US (Piano) in a classical style without amplifiers. This well-known Latin prayer was recreated by Schubert using rhythms…
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O Magnum Mysterium – Giovanni Gabrieli
Gabrieli’s O Magnum Mysterium features two contrasting vocal choirs and elegant proportions. The Latin text celebrates Christ’s humble birth and is divided into three parts. The opening phrase is sung…
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Ave Verum by Sir Edward Elgar, Performed by The Redeemer Choir
“Ave Verum” by Sir Edward Elgar, performed live on March 1, 2009, by The Redeemer Choir, conducted by Wayne Burcham-Gulotta. The anthem is sung in Latin, with a translation provided….
