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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Acoustic Guitar Fingerstyle
Fingerstyle guitar rendition of “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”…
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Gabrieli – Sonata No. 19 – Antiphonal Style
Gabrieli’s Sonata XIX, arranged by Reese Land, was performed in an antiphonal style. Conducted by Daniel Cummings, the personnel included three choirs with various singers. The recording took place at…
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Manuel Ponce – Suite in Old Style
Manuel M. Ponce – Suite in Old Style (Flavio Sala) – Mexican composer, Manuel María Ponce Cuéllar, active in the 20th century. Flavio Sala, born in 1983, is a renowned…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…of counterpoint and his innovative approach to sacred music. 17th Century The 17th century saw the emergence of new musical styles, such as opera and the Baroque style. Here are…
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Beethoven’s 5th Symphony – Salsa Style
Beethoven + Salsa – what could be better!…
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Erik Satie
…prestigious Paris Conservatoire. However, his time at the Conservatoire proved challenging as his teachers disapproved of his unconventional playing style, branding him as “the laziest student in the Conservatoire”. His…
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Gustav Holst
…his last breath. Musical Style and Influences Holst’s music was characterized by a unique blend of international styles and English Romanticism. Despite being deeply rooted in the English musical tradition,…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…complexity. These works were influenced by the Mannheim school, known for its dramatic dynamics and the emotional intensity of its music. This style resonated with Beethoven and became a significant…
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Christoph Willibald Gluck
…style, traveling extensively across Europe to cities like Venice, Turin, and London. His works during this period followed the conventions of opera seria, characterized by elaborate arias and virtuosic singing….
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Claude Debussy
…places such as France, Switzerland, Italy, and Russia. These travels greatly influenced his musical style, particularly his exposure to Russian composers and their works. In 1884, Debussy’s cantata L’Enfant prodigue…
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Anton Bruckner
…Style and Influences Bruckner’s compositional style is characterized by its rich harmonies, monumental structures, and profound spirituality. He was heavily influenced by the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard…
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Alexander Scriabin
…a sense of mystical transcendence. Evolution of Style In his early compositions, Scriabin’s style was largely Romantic, with works such as his Piano Concerto in F-sharp minor and his Prelude…
