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Ludwig van Beethoven
…his talent, granted him a modest annual salary of 150 florins. A Brush with Mozart: The Unconfirmed Meeting The year 1787 marked a significant milestone in Beethoven’s life. In an…
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Erik Satie
…notes became a hallmark of twentieth-century modernist music. His work was simple in structure but innovative and marked by a characteristic wit. His piano pieces, in particular, have become iconic,…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…initiatives in publishing his own music set significant precedents, marking music as the intellectual property of the composer. Early Life and Musical Journey Born in 1681 in Magdeburg, Germany, Telemann…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…of his uncle, Andrea Gabrieli, a renowned composer and organist at St. Mark’s Basilica. The bond between Giovanni and Andrea was strong, almost akin to a father-son relationship. Musical Education…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…artistic heritage played a crucial role in shaping Weber’s early exposure to music and theater. Weber’s childhood was marked with physical challenges. He was born with a congenital hip disorder…
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Fernando Sor
…This marked the beginning of Sor’s formal musical education. A Turn of Events: From Military to Music Sor’s brief stint at the Barcelona Cathedral was cut short following the death…
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Zdeněk Fibich
The world of classical music has been graced by many exceptional composers who have left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Among these luminaries, the name of Zdeněk Fibich…
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Purcell – Dido’s Lament
Evelyn Tubb sings Dido’s lament from Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” with Anthony Rooley on lute and Howard Beach on organ….
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Oratorio by Haydn – The Creation
…in 1800, includes various scenes and choruses praising God. The soloists include Michael George, Emma Kirkby, and Anthony Rolfe Johnson, accompanied by the Choir of New College, Oxford and The…
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Haydn – The Creation Oratorio
Experience Franz Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation” oratorio, conducted by Christopher Hogwood. This English version, performed in Vienna in 1800, features Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, and Michael George. The Choir…
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Haydn – Nelson Mass, Part 3
Bonney, Howells, Johnson & Roberts perform Haydn’s “Nelson Mass” Part lll Gloria ll. The soloists are Barbara Bonney (Soprano), Anne Howells (Mezzo Soprano), Anthony R. Johnson (Tenor), and Stephen Roberts…
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Bach Piano Lesson Preview 14 – 16: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue
Learn Bach Piano with Anthony Newman. Private lessons by world-class musicians from Juilliard, NY Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera. http://mucony.com