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Igor Stravinsky – Sacrificial Dance from The Rite of Spring
“The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky is a famous ballet with music that is considered one of the greatest and most influential compositions in history. It features innovative rhythmic…
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Arnold Schoenberg
Arnold Schoenberg was one of the most influential composers and music theorists of the 20th century. Schoenberg’s works represent a significant transition in Western classical music, particularly in the realms…
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Gustav Mahler
…for their emotional depth and far-reaching exploration of the human condition, have etched an indelible mark on the canvas of Western music. The Early Years of Mahler Born on July…
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Felix Mendelssohn – Royal Wedding March for Organ
…Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29th, 2011. Also played during Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s wedding at Westminster Abbey in November 1947….
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Boris Godunov – Full Opera by Modest Mussorgsky
Boris Godunov, an epic opera based on Pushkin’s play, is notoriously difficult to stage in the West. This version from Bolshoi, featuring Nesterenko as Godunov, is considered one of the…
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Beethoven 5th Symphony
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 performed by the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Barenboim at the Royal Albert Hall in 2012….
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Leopold Mozart
…in the history of Western music. Recognizing Wolfgang’s prodigious talent from a tender age, Leopold dedicated himself to nurturing his son’s musical abilities, often at the expense of his own…
