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Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 – 4th Movement – Played on Period Instruments
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 op. 125 – Fourth Movement (Part 3 of 3) on period instruments, performed by The London Classical Players with various soloists and conducted by Sir Roger…
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Voices of Music Perform Pachelbel Canon in D Major on Period Instruments
Check out the original and best version of Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major performed by the Early Music ensemble Voices of Music on original instruments from Pachelbel’s time. Subscribe to…
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Igor Stravinsky
…significantly influenced Stravinsky’s musical development. The Russian Period: 1902-1914 Stravinsky’s early creative phase, often referred to as the “Russian Period,” was characterized by a rich immersion in Russian folklore and…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…Modifications to Musical Instruments Beethoven’s innovative spirit extended to the very instruments he used. In an effort to better feel the music, he altered his pianos. He removed the legs…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Classical Music for Kids
…to the icy winds of winter. It’s a vivid and exciting way to connect nature and music. Click here to watch the full work performed on period instruments, or enjoy…
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Isaac Albéniz
…influence on Albéniz. Inspired by Pedrell, Albéniz began incorporating Spanish folk music idioms into his compositions. The Middle Period: A Flourishing Career In the late 1880s, Albéniz’s career reached its…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…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 work features novel instrumentation,…
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Ludwig van Beethoven
…first symptoms of a hearing disorder, which would later culminate in total deafness. The Middle Period: A New Musical Direction The period from 1803 to 1812, known as Beethoven’s “middle”…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…travels abroad. This environment allowed Bach to focus his energies on instrumental music, composing concertos for orchestras, dance suites, and sonatas for various instruments. He also wrote pieces for solo…
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
…environment of Salzburg, leading to his departure in 1781. Despite his success as a pianist and composer, Mozart faced significant financial difficulties during this period. His extravagant lifestyle and his…
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Johannes Brahms
…practical knowledge of music but also provided him with ample time to create his own compositions. During this period, Brahms’ productivity increased. He composed the “String Sextet in B-flat major”…
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Domenico Scarlatti
…the pulse of the Baroque period, continue to captivate audiences today. The Genesis of a Maestro Born in Naples on October 26, 1685, Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti was the sixth of…
