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Bach’s Sonata for 2 Violins in C, BWV 1037 – Part 1

In 1951, Igor & David Oistrakh recorded Bach’s Sonata BWV 1037. The duo also started two blogs: one about classical music on Spotify and another about historic classical records. The…
Vivaldi’s L’estro Armonico – Concerto No. 4 in E Minor

Vivaldi’s “L’estro Armonico” is a collection of 12 concertos for 1, 2, and 4 violins. Opus 3, No. 4 in E minor is a concerto for 4 violins, strings, and…
Handel – Concerto Grosso in D Minor, HWV 328 – 4th-6th Movements

Handel’s Concerto Grosso in D Minor HWV328, featuring two violins, cello, strings, and basso continuo Op. 6 No. 10, is performed by the Academy of Ancient Music with special guest…
Arcangelo Corelli

…published in sets of 12, starting in 1681 with Op. 1. These works are for two violins and continuo, a format he popularized. The pieces exhibit balance and clarity, with…
2024 – The Year Mozart and Chopin Both Dropped New Singles

…Nachtmusik” (a very little night music), and cataloged as K. 648. The piece is written for two violins and a cello, and consists of seven short movements. It was first…
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…
Leopold Mozart

…of his most significant contributions to music literature was his treatise on violin playing, “Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule.” Published in 1756, the same year his son Wolfgang was born, this…
10 of the Craziest Musical Instruments Used in Classical Music

(sponsored) When you think of classical music, you probably picture violins, pianos, and trumpets. But did you know some composers have used super weird instruments to create their masterpieces? Classical…
Excerpt of Poeme by Fibich

Violins play Excerpt of Poeme by Fibich – David Einfeldt Chamber Music Seminar ’08 @ Hartt School Suzuki Institute, Univ. of Hartford…
Telemann – Duet for Recorders in B Flat Major

Telemann’s Duet for Recorders or Violins in B Flat Major, “Der getreue Musikmeister,” performed by Ensemble Caprice and directed by Matthias Maute….
La Moldau by Bedrich Smetana

…itself. Listen and appreciate the fluttering tune of a reed flute and light pluck of a string that evoke the little song of water enveloped by a wind of violins….
Purcell – Chacony in G Minor

Purcell – Chacony in G Minor for three violins and basso continuo….