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Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg, Performed by Zurich Ballet
…Spoerli incorporates music from contemporary composers Brett Dean and Mark-Anthony Turnage. The Zurich Ballet, led by Spoerli, performs the production with Marijn Rademaker as Peer Gynt. The Orchestra and Choir…
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Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His symphonies, concerti, chamber music, piano works, and choral compositions have transcended…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…backdrop of Beethoven’s formative years was Bonn, a city vibrant with musical and intellectual activity. Here, Beethoven received his initial musical education, which was marked by both conventional teachings and…
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Claude Debussy – Clair de Lune
Debussy’s famous piano work, Clair de lune, recorded by Anthony Tobin. More Debussy recordings available at anthonytobin.net/blog….
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Richard Wagner
The life of Richard Wagner is a tale marked by extraordinary talent, groundbreaking compositions, and profound influence on the world of music. Creating a wealth of operas and music dramas,…
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Max Bruch
…August Bruch, was a maestro who spun melodies that resonated deeply with his audience. His life, marked by an unwavering passion for music, led him to create an array of…
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Maurice Ravel
…Ravel had already made his mark as a gifted pianist, earning a place at France’s premier music college, the Paris Conservatoire. Paris Conservatoire and Musical Evolution At the Paris Conservatoire,…
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Anton Bruckner
…talent, and his father recognized his potential. However, his childhood was marked by poverty and hardship. Bruckner’s formal musical education began when he became a choirboy at the St. Florian…
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Jean Sibelius
…marked his breakthrough as a composer, paving the way for his marriage to Aino. The following years were marked by increasing political unrest in Finland. In response to Russian attempts…
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Leopold Mozart
…a complex dynamic – one marked by occasional conflict but also by profound respect and mutual learning. Later Life and Legacy The later years of Leopold’s life were marked by…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…Albrechtsberger, becoming a fellow student and a friend of Hummel. Their friendship was marked by highs and lows but eventually evolved into mutual respect and reconciliation. Career and Musical Achievements…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…composer who is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western classical music. His “Pope Marcellus Mass” is a landmark work that showcases his mastery of…
