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Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15. 1st Movement
Artists perform Fauré’s Piano Quartet No.1 in C minor, Op. 15 in celebration of his 150th Birthday. The New York Times critic praises the quartet’s rhythmic mastery and vibrant string…
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Piano Quartet by Aaron Copland
Copland’s 1950 Piano Quartet, played by Borromeo String Quartet members Nicholas Kitchen, Hsin-Yun Huang, Wilhelmina Smith, and Michael Boriskin on piano….
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Hanumi Saxophone Quartet Performs Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber
The Hanumi Saxophone Quartet, consisting of members who have studied under Johan van der Linden, performs Samuel Barber’s Adagio for strings. Learn more about the quartet and their performances at…
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Joseph Haydn
…dedicated a set of six string quartets to Haydn, now known as the ‘Haydn’ quartets. Travels to London In the late 18th century, Haydn made two significant trips to London,…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…especially when traditional hearing became almost non-existent. Beethoven’s late compositions, such as the last five string quartets and piano sonatas, were crafted during a period of near-total deafness. These works…
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Mozart Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285 – 2nd Movement, Adagio
Denis Bouriakov & Colburn Chamber Music Society play Adagio, the second movement of Mozart’s Flute Quartet No. 1….
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Ravel’s Pavane played by Guitar Quartet
Maurice Ravel’s famous Pavane played by Guitar Quartet….
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Telemann – Paris Quartet No. 12 – Chaconne
Telemann’s Paris Quartet No. 12, Chaconne, is a vibrant and intricate piece characterized by its use of the chaconne form—a repetitive bassline over which variations are built. The work showcases…
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Clara Schumann
…Musical Achievements Clara’s professional career kicked off when she was merely nine years old, with her first public performance at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. Her talent was immediately recognized, and…
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Gustav Mahler
…child prodigy, he gave his first public performance at the town theatre when he was merely ten. Education and Musical Development Recognising their son’s extraordinary talent, Mahler’s parents decided to…
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Bedřich Smetana
…representation of the nation on the operatic stage. However, he rejected the notion of creating national works merely by appropriating folk song, arguing that it would not result in a…
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Is Classical Music Dying?
…Modern Society Classical music plays a significant role in modern society. It contributes to cultural enrichment, education, and personal development. It’s not merely a form of entertainment – it’s a…
