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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…
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Fernando Sor
…initially resisted the invasion, even joining traveling military bands to perform protest music on the streets. His compositions from this period were replete with nationalistic fervor and were mostly accompanied…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…and Early Career In the mid-1570s, Gabrieli traveled to Munich to study with the acclaimed composer Orlando de Lassus at the court of Duke Albert V. This period exerted a…
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Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Boccherini, a prominent figure of the Classical period, is renowned for his distinctive contributions to the realm of chamber music. His virtuosity as a cellist and composer has left…
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Claudio Monteverdi
Claudio Monteverdi, an Italian composer, was a pivotal figure in the transition from the Renaissance period to the Baroque period of music history. Early Life Claudio Monteverdi was born on…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…tone poem, Zaboj, Slavoj, and Ludek, which deeply influenced Smetana’s Ma Vlast. However, the period was also marked by personal tragedy. Fibich lost his wife Ruzena Hanusova, her sister, and…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
(sponsored) When you think of classical music, you probably picture violins, pianos, and trumpets. But did you know some composers have used super weird instruments to create their masterpieces? Classical…
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Gabrieli’s Sanctus – Performed by Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble
The Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, led by director Michael Holmes, is a renowned period instrument group specializing in historic brass instruments. They are considered one of the top ensembles…
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Jean-Philippe Rameau
…late teens, Rameau left Dijon and traveled across France, working as an organist in several different cities from 1702-1715. During this period, he honed his skills as a composer and…
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Jules Massenet
…de Rome, a scholarship for art students that allowed him to study in Italy. During this period, he was introduced to his future wife, Mademoiselle Sainte-Marie, by none other than…
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Leroy Anderson
…“The Syncopated Clock” and “Promenade” during this period. Post his military service, Anderson decided to fully commit to his musical career. Musical Success and Fame The 1950s marked the golden…
