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Claude Debussy
…series of works that solidified his reputation as a pioneering composer. His notable works during this period include La Mer (The Sea, 1905), and Ibéria (1908), both for orchestra, and…
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George Gershwin
…in F, composed in 1925, is widely regarded as one of his finest orchestral works. Other notable classical pieces from this period include his Second Rhapsody for piano and orchestra…
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Franz Liszt
…that evokes a poem, story, or other non-musical source. This period saw the creation of his most famous works, including his piano concertos, the “Totentanz,” the “Piano Sonata in B…
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Bach Double Violin Concerto in D Minor – 2nd Movement, Largo
J.S. Bach’s Double Violin Concerto in D minor (2nd movement, Largo Ma Non Tanto) is considered one of his most famous works from the late Baroque period. It was composed…
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Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 2nd Movement
…quartet marked the beginning of Beethoven’s “middle period” for string quartets and was written around the same time as his 4th symphony. Initially met with negative responses, it is now…
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 – Third Movement – Part 1 of 2
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, third movement (Part 1 of 2) performed by The London Classical Players conducted by Sir Roger Norrington on period instruments. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIPA1kWwlhA&fmt=22 (high definition…
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, 1st Movement – 2 of 2 – London Classical Players
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, First Movement (Part 2), performed on period instruments by The London Classical Players conducted by Sir Roger Norrington….
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9 – 3rd Movement, Performed by London Classical Players – Part 2
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, third movement (part 2 of 2), performed by The London Classical Players conducted by Sir Roger Norrington. Recorded in 1987 on period instruments. Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2D9jIa9pY0&fmt=22…
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Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 3rd Movement, Part 1 – Played by Orford String Quartet
…These quartets were commissioned by Count Andreas Razumovsky and mark Beethoven’s “middle period” for string quartets. Initially met with negativity, they are now regarded as some of the best examples…
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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, 1st Movement, Played by Josep Suk, Violin
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 (1806) was composed during his highly productive “second” period. It followed the creation of renowned works like Symphony No. 3, Op. 55…
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Prelude from Bach Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer and organist, was a major figure in the Baroque period. His works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments were highly regarded for their intellectual…
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Bach – Air on the G String & Violin Concerto No. 1
…(1685-1750), a German composer and organist, is known for his ecclesiastical and secular works. His music fused the strands of the Baroque period and enriched the German style with contrapuntal…
