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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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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…harmony. Here are five classical works from this period: 1. Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame Guillaume de Machaut was a French composer and poet who was a central figure in…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…incident from this period was Bach’s introduction to the beauty of the soprano singing voice, which he himself possessed. However, after his voice changed, he switched to playing the violin…
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Gabrieli – Canzon Noni Toni a 12 – Performed by Orchestra of the 17th Century
The Orchestra of the 17th Century, led by Michael Holmes, specializes in performing music from the 17th century. They use period instruments and their performances showcase a range of wind…
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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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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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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”…
