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Chopin – Polonaise Militaire, Op. 40, No. 1
…English: POLONAISE MILITARY In French: POLONAISE MILITAIRE Author: CHOPIN (1810-1849) POLAND Name: FRÉDÉRIC FRANÇOIS CHOPIN Album: CHOPIN’S 10 POLONAISES Genre: INTERNATIONAL ERUDIT MUSIC Style: 19th century european romanticism Shares: 282…
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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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Edvard Grieg – Funeral March for Rikard Nordraak
Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer and pianist of the Romantic period, composed a funeral march in honor of his friend Rikard Nordraak, who was also a composer. Grieg drew inspiration…
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Joseph Haydn
…and left to fend for himself in a city bustling with music and musicians. He took on various jobs, giving music lessons, playing the violin in street orchestras, and even…
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Erik Satie
…music, and the Theater of the Absurd. His enduring influence resonates in the world of music. Early Years and Musical Inception Erik Satie was born on May 17, 1866, in…
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Béla Bartók
…rich musical heritage of his homeland has left an indelible mark on the world of music. His influence continues to be felt by composers, musicians, and musicologists around the world….
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Henry Purcell
…best music, they are rarely revived today. Sacred Music Purcell demonstrated his versatility as a composer by creating a vast array of sacred music, including anthems, devotional songs, and other…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…music. Legacy and Death Fibich’s life was cut short by a kidney infection in 1900, but his music continued to inspire future generations of composers and musicians. His work, particularly…
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10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music
…right—musicians can use an actual saw to make music! By bending a saw blade and running a bow across it, musicians can create an eerie sound similar to a human…
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Johann Strauss I
…different countries significantly influenced his fascination with music. Musical Education and Early Career Despite his budding interest in music, a young Johann was forced to take up an apprenticeship as…
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Fernando Sor
…school. Ironically, the military school did not diminish Sor’s passion for music. Instead, it provided him ample free time to compose music, enabling him to harmonize his musical pursuits with…
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Jean Sibelius
…and influence of this iconic composer, who redefined the symphony and introduced the world to the soul of Finnish music. Early Life and Initial Forays into Music Born on December…
