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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…went on to become a worldwide sensation. 4. Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor: A Lack of Preparation Edward Elgar‘s Cello Concerto in E Minor faced a tumultuous debut, largely…
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Giuseppe Verdi
…composing Nabucodonosor, commonly known as Nabucco. This opera, based on the biblical Nebuchadnezzar, was a sensational success and propelled Verdi, then 28, to the status of the new hero of…
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George Gershwin
…Astaire, Gershwin began experiencing severe headaches and unusual sensations. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and died during surgery on July 11, 1937. He was only 38. Legacy…
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Louis Moreau Gottschalk
…they are considered precursors of jazz. They also stand as the first examples of Louisiana Creole music in classical music culture. Gottschalk’s concerts were a sensation in Europe, with luminaries…
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Richard Strauss
…works. Next was Salome in 1905. Based on Oscar Wilde’s play, this shocking and sensuous one-act opera caused a sensation for its provocative subject matter. A collaboration with librettist Hugo…
