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Mozart – Rondo Alla Turca
The melody line is the most important element in piano playing. In left-handed piano, it is played with the left hand, which means left-handed pianists don’t have to switch hands….
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…1875 premiere at the Opera-Comique in Paris left audiences aghast. The storyline, which revolves around a free-spirited and morally ambiguous woman, was considered scandalous at the time. The premiere received…
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Scriabin – Prelude and Nocturne for Left Hand, Op. 9
Alexander Scriabin’s Prelude and Nocturne for left hand, performed by Rafael Lipstein….
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Johann Strauss I
…extraordinary influence on the musical landscape of his time. He left behind an exceptional legacy that was carried forward by his sons, notably Johann Strauss II, earning the family the…
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Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Boccherini, a prominent figure of the Classical period, is renowned for his distinctive contributions to the realm of chamber music. His virtuosity as a cellist and composer has left…
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Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi, known by the moniker “The Red Priest,” owing to his fiery red hair, was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist, and clergyman who left an indelible mark on the…
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Edward Elgar
Edward Elgar was an English composer whose orchestral works have left an ineffaceable mark in the realm of classical music. Well-known for his compositions like the Enigma Variations, the Pomp…
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Rachmaninoff – Prelude Op. 23, No. 2
…melodic line. The performer must possess considerable left-hand endurance, dexterity, and powerful hands to conquer the challenges presented in this B-Flat Major prelude. The left hand accompaniment demands unusual endurance,…
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Edvard Grieg’s Suite for Brass – Per Gade’s International Brass Quintet
…for his Brass Quintet. Philip Jones, a pioneer in modern classical brass ensembles, founded his Brass Quintet in 1951 and handed the music to Gade during their meeting in Singapore….
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
…where he received a strong classical education. By the age of 18, Gluck left home to pursue a career in music, eventually studying in Prague, where he supported himself by…
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Richard Wagner
…“Ring” cycle, performed as Wagner had intended. Despite the mixed reactions to the festival and the financial deficit it left, Wagner’s influence spread across Europe, attracting attendees, including Kaiser Wilhelm…
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Gioachino Rossini
…music has left an everlasting legacy. His comedic masterpieces continue to be regarded as cornerstones of the genre. His unique blend of drama and comedy, his memorable melodies, and his…
