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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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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…the age of 12, Rimsky-Korsakov was enrolled in the College of Naval Cadets in St. Petersburg. His family’s move to this culturally vibrant city opened up a new world of…
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Antonín Dvořák
…music by the University of Cambridge. Journey to the New World In 1892, Dvořák accepted the post of director of the newly established National Conservatory of Music in New York….
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…around the world. From Japan to Africa, artists have blended Beethoven’s compositions with local musical traditions, creating vibrant new works that honor both Western classical music and indigenous sounds. This…
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Leonard Bernstein
With a life that was as vibrant and multifaceted as the music he composed and conducted, Leonard Bernstein was a profound influence in the world of classical music. His journey…
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Johannes Brahms
…the world of music. His legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians and composers worldwide. His life, marked by solitude and a deep passion for music, is a testament to…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…being born and raised in New Orleans, Gottschalk was a staunch Union supporter during the American Civil War. He always introduced himself as a New Orleanian, and his music often…
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Listening Forward Without Letting Go
…next to a brand-new quartet, we hear the old piece anew and the new piece more bravely. When a conservatory orchestra plays a nineteenth-century concerto with the discipline it deserves…
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Béla Bartók
…rich musical heritage of his homeland has left an indelible mark on the world of music. His influence continues to be felt by composers, musicians, and musicologists around the world….
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Fernando Sor
…did not deter Sor; instead, it propelled him to explore new avenues in other lands. A New Chapter in London and Moscow In 1815, Sor ventured to London, aiming to…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…harmonies and intricate polyphonic textures. 15th Century The 15th century witnessed the continued development of the Renaissance style, as well as the emergence of new musical forms and styles. Here…
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2024 – The Year Mozart and Chopin Both Dropped New Singles
The classical music world was electrified this year when not just one, but two previously unknown works by classical greats were discovered. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Serenata in C or…
