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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…showcase rich Hungarian folk harmonies and intervals. Folk Music in the Works of Ralph Vaughan Williams English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams drew inspiration from his country’s folk music heritage and…
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Classical Clips Top 10: Christmas Edition
…child, and still is! This orchestral version is the original, but it’s also fabulously fun as a piano ensemble! 7. Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Vaughan Williams In 1912, Ralph…
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Edward Elgar
…a quaint village near Worcester, England, Edward William Elgar was the fourth of seven children. Elgar’s father, William, was a professional violinist and a piano tuner who owned a music…
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Gustav Holst
…he was not averse to experimenting with new forms and styles. His music reflects influences from Ralph Vaughan Williams, a contemporary and confidant, and the new European music, particularly the…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…counterpoint and his innovative approach to sacred music. 3. William Byrd’s Masses William Byrd was an English composer who is considered one of the most important figures in the history…
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Felix Mendelssohn – Royal Wedding March for Organ
Felix Mendelssohn’s Royal Wedding March, composed for William Shakespeare’s Play – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, played on an electronic keyboard with a synthesized church organ sound by Miss Denise Erica…
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Classical Music for Funerals
…departed. Characterized by serenity and a sense of tranquility, this is a cherished piece for funeral services and memorial occasions. 6. Ralph Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending Vaughan Williams‘…
