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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…and calm. These pieces often feature soothing melodies, gentle dynamics, and peaceful harmonies. Examples of relaxing and calm classical music include: Aquarium from Saint-Saëns‘ Carnival of the Animals: With its…
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Niccolò Paganini
…most challenging pieces ever composed for the violin. His most notable works include the “24 Caprices,” six violin concertos, and twelve sonatas for violin and guitar. These compositions reflect his…
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Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 80 and Violin Concerto No. 2, 2nd Movement, Played by Monika Vrabcová
Monika Vrabcová, born in Prague in 1983, is a talented violinist. She began playing the violin at age 5 and participated in numerous competitions, winning several prizes for her interpretation…
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Mozart – Violin Concerto in D Major, No. 4, KV. 218 & Violin Sonata in B Flat Major, KV. 378
Monika Vrabcová, born in Prague in 1983, is a talented violinist. She began playing the violin at age 5 and participated in numerous competitions, winning multiple prizes for her performances….
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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, 1st Movement, Played by Josep Suk, Violin
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 (1806) was composed during his highly productive “second” period. It followed the creation of renowned works like Symphony No. 3, Op. 55…
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Arcangelo Corelli
…intricate contrapuntal interplay between the violin parts. Violin Sonatas (Op. 5) Published in 1700, Corelli’s Violin Sonatas marked a high point in Baroque violin music. The twelfth sonata in this…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…21 – Violinist Jock Hume was from Dumfries, Scotland. He was a brilliant and well-known violinist who had already played on multiple voyages before the Titanic. He was engaged to…
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Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor – 2nd Movement, Adagio
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor – II. Adagio (Zukerman / Mehta) – Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 – II….
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Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor – 1st Movement – Vorspiel: Allegro Moderato
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor – I. Vorspiel: Allegro moderato (Zukerman / Mehta) – Max Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26…
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Telemann – Concerto for Flute & Violin, TWV 52
Telemann – Concerto a 6 for Flute & Violin TWV52:e3 – GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN (1681-1767). Concerto for flute, violin, strings, and basso continuo in E minor. Performed by Les Boreades…
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Aafje Heynis Performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar
…and find peace. The islands and rocks in this magical land are bathed in soft light, while the waves whisper their soothing melody. The ocean’s shadowy might brings a sense…
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New Study Finds Classical Music Can Affect Fetal Heart Rate
…music for naps or bedtime, these pieces are beautiful, soothing, and quiet: Clair de Lune by Debussy, Nocturne in E flat Major by Chopin, and Après un Rêve by Fauré….
