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Exploring Classical Music by Century- Five Works from Each Era
…in his Masses, including the “Mass for Four Voices” and the “Mass for Five Voices”. 4. Monteverdi’s Madrigals Claudio Monteverdi was another Italian composer who is considered one of the…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…rocky start, Swan Lake eventually became one of the most beloved ballets in history. 8. Verdi’s La Traviata: An Ill-Fated Premiere Giuseppe Verdi‘s opera La traviata experienced a disastrous premiere…
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Gaetano Donizetti
…of operas, written in both Italian and French, and his work is widely recognized as a bridge between the styles of Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi. Donizetti’s operas are renowned…
