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Behind the Curtain: The Life of a Classical Musician
…and evening gowns, performing flawlessly on grand stages. But the reality is not so glamorous. Even the greatest talents must work tirelessly to perfect their performances. It’s a world of…
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Fernando Sor
…build a stronger musical career. His stay in London till 1823 was marked by considerable fame as a classical guitarist. Since ballet was more popular than opera in London, Sor…
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Bach – Kommt, Ihr Töchter – Opening Chorus from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
…“Kommt, ihr Töchter,” from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244). Conducted by Jos van Veldhoven, the piece tells the story of Jesus’ last days – betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and burial….
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Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 – Netherlands Bach Society
The Netherlands Bach Society performs Bach’s St. Matthew Passion for All of Bach. Since 1870, the Netherlands has had a tradition of annual performances. The Bach Society was formed in…
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Carl Maria von Weber
Born in the heart of Germany, in a family echoing with musical expression, Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber emerged as a virtuoso pianist, a proficient conductor, a discerning critic,…
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
…display an intense interest in music at this stage. Instead, he was drawn more towards literature, which later played a crucial role in shaping his operatic compositions. In 1856, at…
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Richard Wagner
…boy, leading him to participate in numerous performances. Wagner’s aptitude for music surfaced during his schooling years in Dresden. Despite an initial struggle with piano scales, Wagner’s passion for musical…
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Georg Philipp Telemann
…keyboard instruments. Navigating challenges and opposition, Telemann demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination. He composed his first opera, “Sigismundus,” at the age of 12. After studying in Magdeburg, Zellerfeld, and Hildesheim,…
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Max Bruch
…August Bruch, was a maestro who spun melodies that resonated deeply with his audience. His life, marked by an unwavering passion for music, led him to create an array of…
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Zdeněk Fibich
…tone poem, Zaboj, Slavoj, and Ludek, which deeply influenced Smetana’s Ma Vlast. However, the period was also marked by personal tragedy. Fibich lost his wife Ruzena Hanusova, her sister, and…
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Leonard Bernstein
…the assistant to the orchestra’s conductor, Serge Koussevitzky, who would later become a strong influence in his career. His talent and dedication quickly led to his first permanent conducting post…
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