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Aaron Copland
…American student of the brilliant music teacher Nadia Boulanger, a woman who significantly impacted an entire generation of American musicians. Boulanger’s eclectic approach to music broadened Copland’s musical taste and…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Renowned for his inimitable creativity and unparalleled contributions to music, Carl Philipp Emanuel (C.P.E.) Bach was a virtuoso musician, composer, and theorist whose works manifested the transition from the grandeur…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…tradition, with songs and melodies passed down through generations. As societies evolved, so did folk music, absorbing influences from various cultures and genres. Folk Music and Classical Music Folk music’s…
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Leonard Bernstein
…symphonic and orchestral music. He composed music for ballet, film, theatre, choral works, opera, chamber music, and piano. One of his best-known compositions is West Side Story, a Broadway musical…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…contribution to the world of music. Despite his untimely death, Gottschalk’s musical legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians and music lovers alike, proving that his music is truly timeless….
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Manuel Ponce
…composition has set a precedent for future composers. Today, Ponce’s music continues to inspire musicians and music lovers worldwide, cementing his legacy as a pioneering figure in Mexican classical music….
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Claude Debussy
…as one of the composer’s best-known pieces and is a testament to Debussy’s unique approach to musical composition. Debussy and Musical Impressionism Debussy’s music is often associated with the Impressionist…
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Study No. 14 – Fernando Sor, Op. 6, No. 12
Estudio 14 – Fernando Sor Opus 6 No.12 in A. Segovia’s Estudio 14, the first classical piece I loved and learned….
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Luther Enloe Plays Study No. 5 by Fernando Sor
…guitar, wrote over four hundred pieces and had a style similar to Haydn and Mozart. Estudio 5 is one of his popular studies, often used as background music in commercials….
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Fernando Sor – Study, Op. 35, No. 22
“Listen to Sor’s Op.35 No.22 with obligato added by John.W.Duarte in the duet “Point Counter (Sor)Point” from his book Six Friendships.” (20 words)…
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Fernando Sor’s Etude Op. 6, No. 11 – Study No. 17
Check out Fernando Sor’s Etude Op 6 No 11, played by Samantha Muir. Enjoy beautiful almond blossom photos by Josie Elias. CD available on Samantha’s website and more info on…