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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…his lifetime, was a harmonious blend of European-style music with Cuban, Creole, and popular melodies and rhythms of the Americas. His compositions, such as “Bamboula,” “La Savane,” “Le Bananier,” and…
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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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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…express feelings of anger and intensity. These compositions often feature dissonant harmonies, strong dynamics, and aggressive rhythms. Examples of angry and intense classical music include: The Comedians: Pantomime by Kabalevsky:…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…50, composed in 1952. This concerto showcases his gift for melody and his ability to blend traditional forms with contemporary harmonies and rhythms. Another notable work is his orchestral suite…
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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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Modest Mussorgsky
…Russian themes and his use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms helped to shape the development of Russian classical music. Despite his relatively small output and the challenges he faced during…
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Telemann – Paris Quartet No. 12 – Chaconne
…Telemann’s mastery of counterpoint and inventive melodic ideas. With its lively rhythms and rich harmonies, the Chaconne movement captivates listeners with its energy and charm, making it a beloved example…
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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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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…
