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Jean Sibelius, the emblematic Finnish composer, is distinguished for his profound influence on the development of symphony and symphonic poems, and is often associated with the surge of nationalism in…

…despite his father’s disapproval of Wagner’s music. In the late 1880s, Strauss composed his first major works, including the Symphony in F minor and his early tone poem Aus Italien…

…Germany, where he was appointed Kapellmeister Extraordinaire. Over the next 13 years, Liszt shifted his focus from performing to composing and teaching. He invented the symphonic poem, a musical piece…

…unforgettable scores for all seven “Star Wars” films. Iconic Film Scores Williams’ extensive body of work includes music for many other movies. Williams is known for his lush symphonic style,…

…behind a rich body of work that continues to be appreciated by music enthusiasts worldwide. His symphonic works, especially the popular symphonic suite Scheherazade, the Capriccio Espagnol, and the Russian…

…a dark period in Saint-Saëns’ life. Despite these personal tragedies, Saint-Saëns continued to produce some of his most popular works, including the symphonic poem Danse Macabre and the opera Samson…