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Vitaly Pisarenko Performs Ständchen by Liszt
Vitaly Pisarenko, winner of the 8th International Franz Liszt Piano Competition, plays Ständchen by Schubert/Liszt as an encore at the Liszt Competition in Utrecht (2008).
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Verdi’s La Vita è Inferno All’Infelice from La Forza del Destino
Robert Dean Smith Tokyo
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Franco Corelli Sings La Vita e Inferno from Verdi’s La Forza del Destino (1958)
Franco Corelli’s performance of “La forza del destino” in Naples, 1958….
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…His compositions often featured catchy melodies, rhythmic vitality, and a strong sense of structure. One of Kabalevsky’s most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Major, Op….
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Johann Strauss I
…that appealed to high society. His works were characterized by their rhythmic vitality and the charm of their melodic design, making them the epitome of Viennese dance music at its…
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Is Classical Music Dying?
…platforms. The rise of young, talented composers and musicians also attests to the genre’s ongoing vitality. Classical Music in the Digital Age Contrary to the belief that classical music is…
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Ave Maria by Schubert
…Castaldo on Spotify and download/stream the song on Amazon, Apple Music, iTunes, and Tidal. This interpretation is from his CD “Aceto” released on Vital Records. Enjoy this beautiful rendition of…
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Henry Purcell
…and as vitally as if it were written yesterday, catching, as it does, every shade and inflection of speech and words.” Purcell’s legacy also extends beyond his music. His life…
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Johann Strauss II
…“Waldmeister,” and the waltzes “Kaiser-Walzer,” “Kaiser Jubilaum,” “Märchen aus dem Orient,” and “Klug Gretelein,” are characterized by their freshness and vitality. On June 3, 1899, Strauss succumbed to pneumonia. At…
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Jules Massenet
…in the works of his students, like Gustave Charpentier and Charles Koechlin, who carried forward his legacy. His music, characterized by its charm and vitality, remains a testament to his…
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Fernando Sor
…and composer Andres Segovia revived his works in the 20th century. Today, Sor’s compositions form a vital part of the classical guitar repertory, and his contribution to classical guitar methodology…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…for Beethoven, as it allowed him to feel the music through physical vibrations, turning the instrument into an extension of his body. This connection was vital for his composition process,…
