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Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, 1st Movement
Erno Dohnanyi, born in Hungary in 1877, was a renowned pianist and composer. His talent was recognized at a young age when Brahms praised his Piano Quintet. Dohnanyi became highly…
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Dmitri Shostakovich
…as a major composer. A Career Marked by Highs and Lows Throughout his career, Shostakovich continued to produce a huge volume of work, including 15 symphonies, six concerti, 15 string…
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
…piano concertos, a double concerto for violin and piano, ten piano sonatas, eight piano trios, a piano quartet, a piano quintet, two piano septets, four-hand piano music, a cello sonata,…
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Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Gewandhaus Quartet
…Mozart in 1787, ‘Eine kleine Nachtmusik’ is considered one of his most famous chamber music works. Originally written for a quintet, it is now often performed as an orchestral arrangement….
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Robert Schumann
…A minor into the famous Piano Concerto in A Minor. He also focused on chamber music in 1842, producing three string quartets, the acclaimed Piano Quintet in E-flat, and the…
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…to provide two separate ensembles for the Titanic’s maiden voyage. There was a quintet consisting of two violins, two cellos, and a bass that played for tea, church services, and…
