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Ogives by Erik Satie, Played by Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Ogives, four piano pieces by Satie.
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet Performs Satie’s Gymnopédie No. 1
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No. 1….
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Long Time Ago – Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland’s “Long Time Ago – Old American Songs” is a piece for voice and piano, performed by William Warfield. The accompanying photo, titled “Nan de Gallant, Eastport, Maine,” was…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…device allowed him to pick up some sounds, aiding him in his composition work. This hearing machine, along with the tactile experience provided by his modified Broadwood piano, exemplifies Beethoven’s…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…Rimsky-Korsakov and Sofya Vasilievna Rimskaya-Korsakova, belonged to the Russian nobility. The Rimsky-Korsakov family had a long-standing tradition of military and naval service, and unsurprisingly, the young Nikolai was to follow…
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Béla Bartók
…time at the academy, he met Zoltán Kodály, a meeting that would result in a lifelong friendship and collaboration. In 1903, Bartók composed his first major orchestral work, Kossuth, a…
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Does Classical Music Really Make You Smarter?
…to classical music, learning to play a musical instrument has been shown to have long-term benefits on cognitive skills. In one study, young children who took keyboard lessons for six…
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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…intense rehearsals, long hours, and big personalities. And the pursuit of perfection doesn’t end with mastering the notes on a page. Musicians must also learn to work harmoniously with fellow…
