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Canon by Pachelbel
This version of Canon de Pachelbel is the most exquisite I’ve ever heard. Composed by Johann Pachelbel in the 1680s, it’s a beloved classical piece. Pay attention to the instruments,…
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Gabrieli – Canzon Duodecimi Toni
…historic brass instruments such as cornetts and sackbuts. These instruments were commonly used in late Renaissance and early Baroque music. Since its establishment in 1997, the ensemble has gained recognition…
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Gabrieli’s Sanctus – Performed by Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble
The Washington Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, led by director Michael Holmes, is a renowned period instrument group specializing in historic brass instruments. They are considered one of the top ensembles…
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
…“Sir John in Love” (1929), based on Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” and “The Pilgrim’s Progress” (1951), based on John Bunyan’s allegorical novel. Vaughan Williams was also a prolific…
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Copland’s Appalachian Spring – Performed by Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Alondra de la Parra conducts the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in a live performance of Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” The suite for 13 instruments features eight movements, including “Variations on a…
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From Village to Concert Hall: The Journey of Folk Melodies
…conduit for passing down stories, wisdom, and values across generations. Characteristics of Folk Music Characterized by simplicity and directness, folk music often utilizes traditional instruments and is marked by melodies…
