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Beethoven – 12 Variations for Cello and Piano
Luca Fiorentini, an Italian cellist, has performed as a soloist and cellist of the Shostakovich trio. He has studied with renowned teachers and is currently a cello teacher in Conservatory…
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Edward Elgar
…age, Elgar displayed a remarkable aptitude for music. By the age of eight, he was taking piano and violin lessons from local teachers. His father’s influence and the exposure to…
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Carl Maria von Weber
…Salzburg, Freiberg, Augsburg, and Vienna. These travels provided Weber with the opportunity to study under numerous teachers, including his father, Johann Peter Heuschkel, Michael Haydn, Giovanni Valesi, Johann Nepomuk Kalcher,…
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Gustav Mahler
…music at a nearby barracks and the folk songs sung by the local population, he began reproducing these on the accordion and piano by the time he was four. A…
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George Gershwin
…a second-hand piano for his older brother, Ira. Quite surprisingly, it was George who exhibited a natural talent for the instrument and sought to hone his skills. Gershwin’s formal education…
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Erik Satie
…from an early age. His musical exploration continued with his stepmother, a piano teacher, when he reunited with his father. At the age of thirteen, the young Satie joined the…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…These pieces are widely used by piano teachers around the world and are beloved for their tuneful melodies, playful rhythms, and educational value. Personal Life Dmitri Kabalevsky’s personal life was…
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Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky was a Russian composer renowned for his innovative contributions to Russian music in the 19th century. His compositions, particularly his operas and piano works, are celebrated for…
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Claude Debussy
…piano and composition. His teachers and peers quickly recognized his talent, though they often found his innovative approach to music puzzling and unconventional. Early Career and Influences In 1880, Debussy’s…
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Francisco Tárrega
…this sentiment. Tárrega composed music in a style that was unique to him, drawing upon his extensive knowledge of both the guitar and the piano. He transcribed works from piano…
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Arcangelo Corelli
…early on, she arranged for him to study music locally. Corelli later traveled to Bologna, a significant cultural and musical center, where he studied violin under teachers such as Giovanni…
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Clip of the Day
…helpful for teachers and homeschool parents to have a daily clip to share with their students and in their classrooms. How You Can Help If you’d like to join us…