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Sergei Prokofiev
…and Opera Contributions Prokofiev had a deep-seated passion for ballet and opera. He composed several operas, including “The Gambler” and “The Fiery Angel.” However, his most successful opera was “The…
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Franz Schubert
…through the echoes of his enchanting symphonies, operas, and lieder compositions. Early Life and Musical Prodigy Born on January 31, 1797, in Himmelpfortgrund, Austria, Schubert was the offspring of a…
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Joseph Haydn
…fruitful. He wrote numerous symphonies, string quartets, and operas, many of which are considered among his finest works. Friendship with Mozart Haydn’s life was enriched by his friendship with Wolfgang…
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Richard Wagner
The life of Richard Wagner is a tale marked by extraordinary talent, groundbreaking compositions, and profound influence on the world of music. Creating a wealth of operas and music dramas,…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…for piano, including sonatas, preludes, and children’s pieces. He also wrote several operas, ballets, and vocal works, as well as music for film and theater. Music Education Kabalevsky was passionate…
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Alexander Glazunov
…studied composition with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, under whose guidance he flourished as a composer and orchestral conductor. Works and Accomplishments Glazunov’s compositions, which spanned various genres including symphonies, ballets, operas, chamber…
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Claudio Monteverdi
…he served as maestro di cappella at the Basilica of San Marco. During this time, he composed several masterpieces, including his “Vespro della Beata Vergine” (1610) and his operas “Il…
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Leonard Bernstein
…often organize neighborhood shows during summer vacations, and even played entire operas or symphonies with his younger sister, Shirley. Bernstein’s talent and dedication to music were unquestionable, and despite initial…
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Alexander Borodin
…nearly two decades. Despite remaining unfinished at the time of his death, “Prince Igor” is considered one of the greatest Russian operas, featuring lush orchestration and memorable melodies. The famous…