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  • O Sacred Head, Now Wounded – J. S. Bach

    “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” is a Christian hymn by J.S. Bach based on a medieval Latin poem called “Salve mundi salutare.” It addresses Christ’s body on the Cross, specifically…


  • Anton Bruckner

    …it the nickname “Romantic.” Symphony No. 7 Symphony No. 7 is often considered one of Bruckner’s finest, known for its melodic beauty and profound spirituality. Masses and Sacred Choral Works…


  • Henry Purcell

    …made significant contributions to the stage, composing music for several plays and semi-operas. One of his most notable works is the opera “Dido and Aeneas,” which was performed at a…


  • Giovanni Gabrieli

    …di San Rocco, a role he retained throughout his life. San Rocco was one of the wealthiest and most prestigious Venetian confraternities, second only to San Marco in terms of…


  • Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era

    …five important classical works from this period: 1. Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo Claudio Monteverdi’s “L’Orfeo” is considered one of the first great operas in the history of Western classical music. This groundbreaking…


  • John Williams Bassoon Concerto – The Five Sacred Trees – Featuring Theo Plath

    Theo Plath and hr-Sinfonieorchester perform John Williams’ Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra….


  • Purcell – O Dive Custos – Elegy on the Death of Queen Mary

    sacred guardian of the House of Orange, certain hope in troubled times, our greatest pride in success! Whether the fervent chorus of Oxford calls upon you at Isis’ stream or…


  • Antonio Vivaldi

    …flowing creeks to wintry landscapes and vibrant festivities. Operatic Ventures and Royal Patronage In addition to his instrumental compositions, Vivaldi also delved into the realm of opera. His first opera,…


  • A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson

    …three campuses or eleven branches throughout the state. Approximately 95% of the student body are Utah residents with two-thirds aspiring to obtain four-year degrees. The Taylorsville Community Orchestra is funded…


  • Gaetano Donizetti’s Il Campanello – Ho Una Bella

    …window. Annibale suggests leaving or marrying her, but Enrico insists on taking magic pills to cure himself. The duet between Enrico and Annibale opens with two couplets for each singer….


  • Alexander Scriabin

    …orchestra, chorus, piano, and color organ. This symphony reflects his interest in mysticism and theosophy, with the music intended to evoke a sense of spiritual transformation in the listener. Scriabin…


  • Rondo from Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4 – Brass Trio

    Sarah Willis, Tamás Velenczei, and Jesper Busk Sorensen perform a trio arrangement of Mozart’s Rondo from Horn Concerto No. 4…