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Arcangelo Corelli
…intricate contrapuntal interplay between the violin parts. Violin Sonatas (Op. 5) Published in 1700, Corelli’s Violin Sonatas marked a high point in Baroque violin music. The twelfth sonata in this…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…the ship tilted into the icy Atlantic. Who were these musicians, and how did they end up there? The Musicians The eight musicians were hired by the White Star Line…
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Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor – 2nd Movement, Adagio
…(Zukerman / Mehta) – Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 – II. Adagio Violin: Pinchas Zukerman Israel Philharmonic Orchestra – Zubin Mehta DVD: 2007…
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Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor – 1st Movement – Vorspiel: Allegro Moderato
…Mehta) – Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 – I. Vorspiel: Allegro moderato Violin: Pinchas Zukerman Israel Philharmonic Orchestra – Zubin Mehta DVD: 2007…
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Telemann – Concerto for Flute & Violin, TWV 52
Telemann – Concerto a 6 for Flute & Violin TWV52:e3 – GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681-1767). Concerto for flute, violin, strings, and basso continuo in E minor. Performed by Les Boreades…
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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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Max Bruch – Scottish Fantasy, 2nd Movement – Allegro-Adagio
Max Bruch (1838-1920) composed the Scottish Fantasy for violin and orchestra. The second movement, Allegro-Adagio, is a notable section of this opus 46. Additionally, Bruch’s first violin concerto consists of…
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Bruch – Scottish Fantasy, Andante Sostenuto
…His first violin concerto can be heard in two parts: mvt1+2 (begin) and mvt2 (end)+3. The second violin concerto has three movements: mvt1, mvt2, and mvt3. Similarly, the third violin…
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America’s First Orchestra
…born. Ureli Corelli Hill, a violinist from Connecticut who had previously played and conducted with the New York Sacred Music Society, spearheaded the founding of the new institution, originally named…
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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….
