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Jean-Philippe Rameau
…theorist, though he was still relatively unknown. His early compositions were mostly sacred works and organ pieces. Music Theorist In 1722, Rameau published one of the most influential books in…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…ragtime, waltzes, sacred music, classical works, and opera selections. Wallace Hartley, age 33 – Violinist Wallace Hartley, the bandleader, was from Lancashire, England. He had grown up in a home…
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First Classical Concert? What to Know Before You Go
…quiet and respectful, treating the music as almost sacred. Try not to move around, cough, or rattle your program, and above all, don’t forget to silence your phone! You’re all…
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America’s First Orchestra
…born. Ureli Corelli Hill, a violinist from Connecticut who had previously played and conducted with the New York Sacred Music Society, spearheaded the founding of the new institution, originally named…
