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Fernando Sor
Born in the heart of Barcelona, Fernando Sor, a man of Catalan roots, etched his name indelibly in the annals of music as a virtuoso classical guitarist, composer, and music…
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Francisco Tárrega
…on, Tárrega dedicated himself to promoting the guitar as a credible and versatile instrument. Career and Compositions Tárrega’s career as a professional guitarist began in earnest in 1877. He started…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…Beethoven initially tried to conceal his hearing loss. He avoided social gatherings, fearing the professional repercussions if people discovered he was deaf. This secret kept him isolated, adding to his…
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Leopold Mozart
…professional musician. Embarking on a Musical Journey In 1740, Leopold began his professional journey in the realm of music, serving as a violinist and valet to Johann Baptist, Count of…
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Clara Schumann
…Musical Achievements Clara’s professional career kicked off when she was merely nine years old, with her first public performance at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig. Her talent was immediately recognized, and…
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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…adulthood, with professional musicians sometimes practicing for up to eight hours a day to perfect their repertoire. The Pursuit of Perfection Classical musicians are often pictured clad in elegant suits…
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Hector Berlioz
…dramatic symphony blending vocal and instrumental elements. Les Nuits d’Été (1841), a song cycle that remains one of his most beloved works. Professional Challenges and European Tours Despite his growing…
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Johann Strauss II
…professional triumphs and challenges. Despite the familial conflicts, political upheavals, and professional rivalries he encountered, Strauss’s passion for music remained unwavering. His enduring legacy as the “Waltz King” is a…
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Giacomo Puccini
…of professional music. Early Career: From ‘Le Villi’ to ‘Manon Lescaut’ Puccini’s first foray into opera was in 1883 when he composed Le Villi for a local competition. Although the…
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Gioachino Rossini
…an accomplished instrumentalist and had started making public appearances to earn a living. Professional Beginnings Rossini’s professional career in music kicked off in a promising manner. After graduation, he was…
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Gustav Mahler
…during a period of personal and professional turmoil, is permeated with thoughts of mortality. The Eighth Symphony, nicknamed “Symphony of a Thousand,” is a testament to Mahler’s love for grandeur,…
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Edward Elgar
…a quaint village near Worcester, England, Edward William Elgar was the fourth of seven children. Elgar’s father, William, was a professional violinist and a piano tuner who owned a music…
