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Sergei Prokofiev
Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer and pianist, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Lauded for his eclectic compositions that stretched across various genres, Prokofiev’s musical prowess…
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Fernando Sor
…influenced the evolution of the classical guitar. Quotations and Reception François-Joseph Fetis, a Belgian musicologist, praised Sor, calling him the “Beethoven of the guitar.” Sor’s music, particularly his guitar sonatas,…
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Francisco Tárrega
Francisco Tárrega was a Spanish guitar maestro and composer, credited as the pioneer of modern classical guitar. His profound influence on 20th-century guitar music is indisputable, as he was instrumental…
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C.P.E. Bach – Six Prussian Sonatas, WQ 48
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s six sonatas performed by Bob van Asperen on the harpsichord….
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…The Folk Influence in Tchaikovsky’s Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a prominent Russian composer, masterfully incorporated elements of folk music into his works. Tchaikovsky’s orchestral suites showcase his ability to recreate…
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
…Bach’s compositions, primarily for the keyboard, were a testament to his inventive prowess. His first two sets of keyboard sonatas, the “Prussian” Sonatas (1740), and the “Württemberg” Sonatas (1743), signaled…
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Alexander Scriabin
Alexander Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist whose innovative and visionary works pushed the boundaries of traditional tonality and paved the way for the development of atonal and mystical…
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Often hailed as the most popular Russian composer in history, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s musical legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of classical music. His passionate melodies, expressive harmonies,…
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Georges Bizet
…Bizet’s operas that did reach the stage during this time, Les pêcheurs de perles and La jolie fille de Perth, were not immediately successful. Personal Life and the Franco-Prussian War…
