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Francisco Tarrega – Lagrima
Francisco Tarrega, a renowned Spanish guitarist, revolutionized classical guitar composition with his unique methodology. He advocated for a 90º angle touch using the “soft” part of the finger, rather than…
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Solveig’s Song by Grieg, Performed by Csilla Szentpeteri
Csilla Szentpeteri, a Hungarian pianist, offers classical themes with her unique crossover style. Follow her on social media and contact her for bookings through provided channels. She revolutionizes classical music…
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Fauré – Requiem, Op. 48 – Pie Jesu
…of the French art song ranged from early romantic to late 19th century Romantic and eventually to a 20th-century aesthetic. His harmonic and melodic language revolutionized the teaching of harmony….
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Gioachino Rossini’s William Tell Overture on Guitar
…Sam Parkinson. Pete plays all four movements on acoustic guitars, sometimes double-tracked or triple-tracked. The overture begins with the ‘Prelude’, originally written for cello. William Tell was a 14th-century revolutionary….
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Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, was a figure who revolutionized musical composition. His innovative approach to musical expression had a profound impact on…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…short due to the outbreak of the French Revolution, and Hummel returned to Vienna in 1793. Back in Vienna, Hummel delved deeper into his music education under the tutelage of…
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Béla Bartók
…symphonic poem honoring Lajos Kossuth, the hero of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Although the work was met with a scandal at its first performance, it was enthusiastically received by…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
…use of dynamics, specifically notated instrumentation, and his creation of musical color and orchestration were revolutionary. Notably, the Sonata pian e forte, one of the first compositions to employ dynamic…
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Aaron Copland
…inspired him to venture beyond convention. The vibrant arts scene of Paris in the 1920s, brimming with revolutionary artists, writers, and intellectuals, further influenced his creative vision. During his years…
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Camille Saint-Saëns
…an approach that was both revolutionary and controversial at the time. Despite the short duration of his teaching career, Saint-Saëns’ influence on his students was profound. Among his pupils was…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…Mantua, is considered a masterpiece that beautifully represents the seasons of the year. These concertos were revolutionary in their musical conception, depicting an array of scenes from singing birds and…
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Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini, better known as Giacomo Puccini, was a renowned Italian composer who revolutionized the world of opera. He is most recognized for his works…
