60 acast.com The #1 Musical Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/a-classical-music-experience en Copyright Herb Williams Herb Williams Works of classical repertoire often exhibit complexity in their use of orchestration, counterpoint, harmony, musical development, rhythm, phrasing, texture, and form. Whereas most popular styles are usually written in song form, classical music is...
Longer instrumental works are often divided into self-contained pieces, called movements, often with contrasting characters or moods. For instance, symphonies written during the Classical period are usually divided into four movements:

( 1) An opening Allegro in sonata form, a slow movement,
a minuet or scherzo (in a triple metre, such as 3
4), and a final Allegro.
These movements can then be further broken down into a hierarchy of smaller units: first sections, then periods, and finally phrases.

Performers who have studied classical music extensively are said to be "classically trained". This training may come from private lessons from instrument or voice teachers or from completion of a formal program offered by a Conservatory, college or university, such as a Bachelor of Music or Master of Music degree (which includes individual lessons from professors). In classical music, "...extensive formal music education and training, often to postgraduate [Master's degree] level" is required.

Performance of classical music repertoire requires a proficiency in sight-reading and ensemble playing, harmonic principles, strong ear training (to correct and adjust pitches by ear), knowledge of performance practice (e.g., Baroque ornamentation), and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom expected for a given composer or musical work (e.g., a Brahms symphony or a Mozart concerto).

The key characteristic of European classical music that distinguishes it from popular music and folk music is that the repertoire tends to be written down in musical notation, creating a musical part or score. This score typically determines details of rhythm, pitch, and, where two or more musicians (whether singers or instrumentalists) are involved, how the various parts are coordinated. The written quality of the music has enabled a high level of complexity within them: fugues, for instance, achieve a remarkable marriage of boldly distinctive melodic lines weaving in counterpoint yet creating a coherent harmonic logic.

The use of written notation also preserves a record of the works and enables Classical musicians to perform music from many centuries ago.

Although Classical music in the 2000s has lost most of its tradition for musical improvisation, from the Baroque era to the Romantic era, there are examples of performers who could improvise in the style of their era. In the Baroque era, organ performers would improvise preludes, keyboard performers playing harpsichord would improvise chords from the figured bass symbols beneath the bass notes of the basso continuo part and both vocal and instrumental performers would improvise musical ornaments.

Johann Sebastian Bach was particularly noted for his complex improvisations. During the Classical era, the composer-performer Mozart was noted for his ability to improvise melodies in different styles. During the Classical era, some virtuoso soloists would improvise the cadenza sections of a concerto. During the Romantic era, Beethoven would improvise at the piano.


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Longer instrumental works are often divided into self-contained pieces, called movements, often with contrasting characters or moods. For instance, symphonies written during the Classical period are usually divided into four movements:

( 1) An opening Allegro in sonata form, a slow movement,
a minuet or scherzo (in a triple metre, such as 3
4), and a final Allegro.
These movements can then be further broken down into a hierarchy of smaller units: first sections, then periods, and finally phrases.

Performers who have studied classical music extensively are said to be "classically trained". This training may come from private lessons from instrument or voice teachers or from completion of a formal program offered by a Conservatory, college or university, such as a Bachelor of Music or Master of Music degree (which includes individual lessons from professors). In classical music, "...extensive formal music education and training, often to postgraduate [Master's degree] level" is required.

Performance of classical music repertoire requires a proficiency in sight-reading and ensemble playing, harmonic principles, strong ear training (to correct and adjust pitches by ear), knowledge of performance practice (e.g., Baroque ornamentation), and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom expected for a given composer or musical work (e.g., a Brahms symphony or a Mozart concerto).

The key characteristic of European classical music that distinguishes it from popular music and folk music is that the repertoire tends to be written down in musical notation, creating a musical part or score. This score typically determines details of rhythm, pitch, and, where two or more musicians (whether singers or instrumentalists) are involved, how the various parts are coordinated. The written quality of the music has enabled a high level of complexity within them: fugues, for instance, achieve a remarkable marriage of boldly distinctive melodic lines weaving in counterpoint yet creating a coherent harmonic logic.

The use of written notation also preserves a record of the works and enables Classical musicians to perform music from many centuries ago.

Although Classical music in the 2000s has lost most of its tradition for musical improvisation, from the Baroque era to the Romantic era, there are examples of performers who could improvise in the style of their era. In the Baroque era, organ performers would improvise preludes, keyboard performers playing harpsichord would improvise chords from the figured bass symbols beneath the bass notes of the basso continuo part and both vocal and instrumental performers would improvise musical ornaments.

Johann Sebastian Bach was particularly noted for his complex improvisations. During the Classical era, the composer-performer Mozart was noted for his ability to improvise melodies in different styles. During the Classical era, some virtuoso soloists would improvise the cadenza sections of a concerto. During the Romantic era, Beethoven would improvise at the piano.


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]]> false Herb Williams saxman70@gmail.com 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b the-1-musical-experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/4181787/episodes/feed episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b/show-cover.jpg https://www.spreaker.com/show/a-classical-music-experience The #1 Musical Experience https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Jazz Love-Romantic Jazz Love-Romantic Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:52:20 GMT 5:38 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51575937 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/love-romantic-music-instrumental-9407 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b2 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b As jazz spread around the world, it drew on national, regional, and local musical cultures, which gave rise to different styles. New Orleans jazz began in the early 1910s, combining earlier brass band marches, French quadrilles, biguine, ragtime and... full

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]]> I - Allegro Schubert String Quintet I - Allegro Schubert String Quintet Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:22:58 GMT 16:35 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51189315 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/i-allegro_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b3 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
The String Quintet in C major, D. 956 - and often referred to as Op. posth. 163- was Franz Schubert's final chamber work. It is a cello quintet, in the sense that it is scored for a standard string quartet lineup plus an additional cello -with the viola being by far the most common choice. The work has been described as a chamber music masterpiece, and since its public performance in 1850 and its publication in 1853, it has gained status as one of Schubert's finest works.

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The String Quintet in C major, D. 956 - and often referred to as Op. posth. 163- was Franz Schubert's final chamber work. It is a cello quintet, in the sense that it is scored for a standard string quartet lineup plus an additional cello -with the viola being by far the most common choice. The work has been described as a chamber music masterpiece, and since its public performance in 1850 and its publication in 1853, it has gained status as one of Schubert's finest works.

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]]> Mozart Requiem in D minor, Mozart Requiem in D minor, Mon, 15 Aug 2022 23:38:31 GMT 6:21 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50924041 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/requiem-in-d-minor-k-626-i-introitus-and 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b4 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Requiem in D minor, K. 626 - VI. Benedictus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart started composing the Requiem Mass in D minor (K. 626) in Vienna in 1791, following an anonymous commision from Count Franz von Walsegg, who requested the piece to commemorate the... full

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]]> Bach - Fantasia and fugue in Gm, BWV 542 Bach - Fantasia and fugue in Gm, BWV 542 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:00:12 GMT 14:29 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50776659 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/fantasia-and-fugue-in-gm-bwv-542_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b5 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Great Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542, is an organ prelude and fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach. It acquired that name to distinguish it from the earlier Little Fugue in G minor, which is shorter. This piece is not to be confused with the... full

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]]> Schubert- Piano Trio no. 1 in B flat major, D. 898 - Allegro moderato Schubert- Piano Trio no. 1 in B flat major, D. 898 - Allegro moderato Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:17:41 GMT 10:32 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50681948 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-trio-no-1-in-b-flat-major-d-898-al 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b6 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full 8
Franz Schubert finished his Trio in B flat major, D. 898, in 1827. It was published in 1836 as Op. 99, eight years after the composer's death. It is a work for piano, violin, and cello, it spans four movements and an unusual total length of 40 minutes.

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Franz Schubert finished his Trio in B flat major, D. 898, in 1827. It was published in 1836 as Op. 99, eight years after the composer's death. It is a work for piano, violin, and cello, it spans four movements and an unusual total length of 40 minutes.

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]]> 1812 Overture 1812 Overture Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:35:41 GMT 13:10 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50577046 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/1812-overture_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b7 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Op. 499The Year 1812 (festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49), also known as 1812 Overture, is an orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky commemorating the unsuccessful French invasion into Russia, and the subsequent... full The Year 1812 (festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49), also known as 1812 Overture, is an orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky commemorating the unsuccessful French invasion into Russia, and the subsequent devastating withdrawal of Napoleon's Grande Armée, an event that marked 1812 as the major turning point of the Napoleonic Wars. The work is best known for the sequence of cannon fire, which is sometimes performed, especially at outside festivals, using live cannons. When performed indoors, orchestras may use computer generated cannon sounds or huge barrel drums. Although the composition has no historical connection with the America-Britain War of 1812, it is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music. The overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882.

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]]> The Year 1812 (festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49), also known as 1812 Overture, is an orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky commemorating the unsuccessful French invasion into Russia, and the subsequent devastating withdrawal of Napoleon's Grande Armée, an event that marked 1812 as the major turning point of the Napoleonic Wars. The work is best known for the sequence of cannon fire, which is sometimes performed, especially at outside festivals, using live cannons. When performed indoors, orchestras may use computer generated cannon sounds or huge barrel drums. Although the composition has no historical connection with the America-Britain War of 1812, it is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music. The overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882.

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]]> J.S Bach - La passion Selon Saint Matthieu - 2nd Partie - 5 J.S Bach - La passion Selon Saint Matthieu - 2nd Partie - 5 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:14:43 GMT 26:19 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50548957 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/j-s-bach-la-passion-selon-saint-matthieu 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b8 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full Johann Sebastian BachChoir and OrchestraSt. Matthew's Passion, BWV 244
The St. Matthew's Passion (Matthäus-Passion), BWV 244 is a sacred oratorio by J.S. Bach, written in 1727 for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra, with libretto by picander. It sets chapters 26 and 27 of the Gospel of Matthew (in Luther's German translation) to music, with chorales and arias. One of the masterpieces of Western Music, its original latin title is Passio Domini Nostri J.C. Secundum Evangelistam Matthaeum. Bach revised the work in 1736 and included two organs, and revised it again on 1742 for a new performance, switching (probably due to practical motives) the second organ to harpsichord, adding a viola to the continuo group in Chorus II and inserting a ripieno soprano in both. There is evidence of a further revision in 1743–1746.

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The St. Matthew's Passion (Matthäus-Passion), BWV 244 is a sacred oratorio by J.S. Bach, written in 1727 for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra, with libretto by picander. It sets chapters 26 and 27 of the Gospel of Matthew (in Luther's German translation) to music, with chorales and arias. One of the masterpieces of Western Music, its original latin title is Passio Domini Nostri J.C. Secundum Evangelistam Matthaeum. Bach revised the work in 1736 and included two organs, and revised it again on 1742 for a new performance, switching (probably due to practical motives) the second organ to harpsichord, adding a viola to the continuo group in Chorus II and inserting a ripieno soprano in both. There is evidence of a further revision in 1743–1746.

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]]> J.S Bach - La passion Selon Saint Matthieu - 1st Partie - 4 (1) J.S Bach - La passion Selon Saint Matthieu - 1st Partie - 4 (1) Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:12:20 GMT 15:47 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50548986 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/j-s-bach-la-passion-selon-saint-matthieu_2 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2b9 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full Johann Sebastian BachChoir and OrchestraSt. Matthew's Passion, BWV 244
The St. Matthew's Passion (Matthäus-Passion), BWV 244 is a sacred oratorio by J.S. Bach, written in 1727 for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra, with libretto by picander. It sets chapters 26 and 27 of the Gospel of Matthew (in Luther's German translation) to music, with chorales and arias. One of the masterpieces of Western Music, its original latin title is Passio Domini Nostri J.C. Secundum Evangelistam Matthaeum. Bach revised the work in 1736 and included two organs, and revised it again on 1742 for a new performance, switching (probably due to practical motives) the second organ to harpsichord, adding a viola to the continuo group in Chorus II and inserting a ripieno soprano in both. There is evidence of a further revision in 1743–1746.

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The St. Matthew's Passion (Matthäus-Passion), BWV 244 is a sacred oratorio by J.S. Bach, written in 1727 for solo voices, double choir and double orchestra, with libretto by picander. It sets chapters 26 and 27 of the Gospel of Matthew (in Luther's German translation) to music, with chorales and arias. One of the masterpieces of Western Music, its original latin title is Passio Domini Nostri J.C. Secundum Evangelistam Matthaeum. Bach revised the work in 1736 and included two organs, and revised it again on 1742 for a new performance, switching (probably due to practical motives) the second organ to harpsichord, adding a viola to the continuo group in Chorus II and inserting a ripieno soprano in both. There is evidence of a further revision in 1743–1746.

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]]> Use A MUSICAL GIFT To Make Someone Fall In Love With You Use A MUSICAL GIFT To Make Someone Fall In Love With You Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:05:58 GMT 0:59 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50444368 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/free-music 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ba 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Falling in love is one of the best things that you can feel in this lifetime. nothing can ever make you that happiest person unless you found your other half. It can be challenging or difficult on how to express your love to the other person.... full
Do you want to be extra romantic to that special person?

Is there something that you wish your girl or guy to know right now? Do you want to express how grateful and happy you are because of their presence in your life? Did they do something recently that made you feel proud?

All you have to do is to choose or select the right song for every moment.

One of the best ways to make this happen is to dedicate your time and attention into creating a special playlist for that special person. Think of all the beautiful songs that they like listening to. Put them into one playlist and share it as soon as possible. Another way of making this suggestion is to select the songs that you want to dedicate to them. Nothing can ever make you that happiest person unless you found your other half. It can be challenging or difficult on how to express your love . Sometimes, you can become too much in love to the point that you will end up being speechless when that special person is around.

Do you want to be extra romantic to your loved one?
Is there something that you wish your them to know right now? Do you want to express how grateful and happy you are because of their presence in your life?

All you have to do is to choose or select the right song for every moment.

One of the best ways to make this happen is to dedicate your time and attention into creating a special playlist just for them. Think of all the beautiful songs that they like listening to. Put them into one playlist and share it with that special person as soon as possible.

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Do you want to be extra romantic to that special person?

Is there something that you wish your girl or guy to know right now? Do you want to express how grateful and happy you are because of their presence in your life? Did they do something recently that made you feel proud?

All you have to do is to choose or select the right song for every moment.

One of the best ways to make this happen is to dedicate your time and attention into creating a special playlist for that special person. Think of all the beautiful songs that they like listening to. Put them into one playlist and share it as soon as possible. Another way of making this suggestion is to select the songs that you want to dedicate to them. Nothing can ever make you that happiest person unless you found your other half. It can be challenging or difficult on how to express your love . Sometimes, you can become too much in love to the point that you will end up being speechless when that special person is around.

Do you want to be extra romantic to your loved one?
Is there something that you wish your them to know right now? Do you want to express how grateful and happy you are because of their presence in your life?

All you have to do is to choose or select the right song for every moment.

One of the best ways to make this happen is to dedicate your time and attention into creating a special playlist just for them. Think of all the beautiful songs that they like listening to. Put them into one playlist and share it with that special person as soon as possible.

For Free music downloads come to https://bit.ly/2RoDE00

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]]> Mozart- Don Giovanni, K. 527 - 11. Act II - Scene V - Dinningroom Mozart- Don Giovanni, K. 527 - 11. Act II - Scene V - Dinningroom Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:59:00 GMT 20:48 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50320729 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/don-giovanni-k-527-11-act-ii-scene-v-din 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2bb 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Il dissoluto punito, ossia il Don Giovanni, literally The Rake Punished, or Don Giovanni) is an opera in two acts with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Italian libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. A work based on the legends of Don... full

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]]> Violin Partita no. 2, BWV 1004 - 5. Chaconne [Piano arrangement] Violin Partita no. 2, BWV 1004 - 5. Chaconne [Piano arrangement] Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:51:19 GMT 15:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50187048 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/violin-partita-no-2-bwv-1004-5-chaconne- 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2bc 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> <![CDATA[Favorites From The 50's]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:43:36 GMT 50:20 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50147779 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/blueberry-hill 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2bd 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full Among My Soveniers- Anytime Anywhere
April Love - At The Hop
Baby Talk - Bad Motorcycle
Bananna Boat Song - Be My Guest
Beep Beep - Beyond The Sea
Bill Naley and The Comets
Blue Suede Shoes - Blue Berry Hill
Bobby Darin - Bonie Maronie
Book Of Love - Born Too Late
Bossa Nova Cassanoves - Party Doll

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April Love - At The Hop
Baby Talk - Bad Motorcycle
Bananna Boat Song - Be My Guest
Beep Beep - Beyond The Sea
Bill Naley and The Comets
Blue Suede Shoes - Blue Berry Hill
Bobby Darin - Bonie Maronie
Book Of Love - Born Too Late
Bossa Nova Cassanoves - Party Doll

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]]> The Classic String Ensemble - 1st Movement - Allegro vivace The Classic String Ensemble - 1st Movement - Allegro vivace Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:29:11 GMT 40:58 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50056935 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-classic-string-ensemble-1st-movement 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2be 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b A string orchestra is an orchestra consisting solely of a string section made up of the bowed strings used in Western Classical music. The instruments of such an orchestra are most often the following: the violin, which is divided into first and... full
String orchestras can be of chamber orchestra size ranging from between 12 (4 first violins, 3 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos and 1 bass = 12) and 21 musicians (6 first violins, 5 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos and 2 double basses= 21) sometimes performing without a conductor. It could also consist of the entire string section of a large symphony orchestra which could have 60 musicians (16 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos and 8 double basses = 6

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String orchestras can be of chamber orchestra size ranging from between 12 (4 first violins, 3 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos and 1 bass = 12) and 21 musicians (6 first violins, 5 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos and 2 double basses= 21) sometimes performing without a conductor. It could also consist of the entire string section of a large symphony orchestra which could have 60 musicians (16 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos and 8 double basses = 6

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]]> Schubert Chamber Group String Quintet In Cmajor II - Adagio Schubert Chamber Group String Quintet In Cmajor II - Adagio Tue, 31 May 2022 21:36:24 GMT 15:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50017457 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/ii-adagio 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2bf 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
The String Quintet in C major, D. 956 - and often referred to as Op. posth. 163- was Franz Schubert's final chamber work. It is a cello quintet, in the sense that it is scored for a standard string quartet lineup plus an additional cello -with the viola being by far the most common choice. The work has been described as a chamber music masterpiece, and since its public performance in 1850 and its publication in 1853, it has gained status as one of Schubert's finest works.

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The String Quintet in C major, D. 956 - and often referred to as Op. posth. 163- was Franz Schubert's final chamber work. It is a cello quintet, in the sense that it is scored for a standard string quartet lineup plus an additional cello -with the viola being by far the most common choice. The work has been described as a chamber music masterpiece, and since its public performance in 1850 and its publication in 1853, it has gained status as one of Schubert's finest works.

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]]> Giuseppe VerdiVoice(s) and Piano Attila Giuseppe VerdiVoice(s) and Piano Attila Sat, 28 May 2022 16:25:04 GMT 28:47 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49978160 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/verdi-sattila-combined 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c0 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Verdi AttilaSheet MusicGiuseppe VerdiVoice(s) and Piano AttilaAttila is an opera in a prologue and three acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera, based on the 1809 play Attila, König der Hunnen (Attila, King of the Huns)... full Sheet MusicGiuseppe VerdiVoice(s) and Piano Attila
Attila is an opera in a prologue and three acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera, based on the 1809 play Attila, König der Hunnen (Attila, King of the Huns) by Zacharias Werner. The opera received its first performance at La Fenice in Venice on 17 March 1846.
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Attila is an opera in a prologue and three acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera, based on the 1809 play Attila, König der Hunnen (Attila, King of the Huns) by Zacharias Werner. The opera received its first performance at La Fenice in Venice on 17 March 1846.
About this Piece

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]]> Bunch a Banjos on Broadway= Phillip Frederick “Freddy Morgan” Morgenstern Bunch a Banjos on Broadway= Phillip Frederick “Freddy Morgan” Morgenstern Fri, 27 May 2022 14:50:12 GMT 13:12 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49968252 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/lp-bunch-a-banjos-on-broadway-freddy-mor 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c1 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
At the outbreak of WWII, he was stranded in Europe, and helped found the European Theater Artists Group, a forerunner to the United Service Organization (USO) to entertain troops abroad. When the war ended, Morgan auditioned for Spike Jones by telephone, spending 35 minutes barking like a dog and imitating Edward G. Robinson during the effort. For 11 years, he performed as a featured banjo player for Spike Jones, bringing laughter to audiences with his bowl haircut, his goofy grin and his absolute comedic personality.

Morgan was always a first-rate player whose spirited performances contributed to a rise in banjo popularity over his lifetime. By the mid to late 1950's, he began branching out, first forming a banjo troup called the Sunnysiders which produced a hit record in 1955 called "Hey, Mr. Banjo", a nickname that stuck with him thereafter in show billings and musical references. A solo recording for Verve records came out in 1957 with his iconic mug gracing the cover. His final year with the City Slickers was in 1958.

He was perpetually busy entertaining in clubs, fairs and concerts to his very last day, a Christmas time performance for veterans at the Oak Knoll Veterans Hospital in Oakland, California, when a heart attack ended his life during his performance. He was 60 years old.

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At the outbreak of WWII, he was stranded in Europe, and helped found the European Theater Artists Group, a forerunner to the United Service Organization (USO) to entertain troops abroad. When the war ended, Morgan auditioned for Spike Jones by telephone, spending 35 minutes barking like a dog and imitating Edward G. Robinson during the effort. For 11 years, he performed as a featured banjo player for Spike Jones, bringing laughter to audiences with his bowl haircut, his goofy grin and his absolute comedic personality.

Morgan was always a first-rate player whose spirited performances contributed to a rise in banjo popularity over his lifetime. By the mid to late 1950's, he began branching out, first forming a banjo troup called the Sunnysiders which produced a hit record in 1955 called "Hey, Mr. Banjo", a nickname that stuck with him thereafter in show billings and musical references. A solo recording for Verve records came out in 1957 with his iconic mug gracing the cover. His final year with the City Slickers was in 1958.

He was perpetually busy entertaining in clubs, fairs and concerts to his very last day, a Christmas time performance for veterans at the Oak Knoll Veterans Hospital in Oakland, California, when a heart attack ended his life during his performance. He was 60 years old.

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]]> Carles Trepat - Spanish classical guitar Carles Trepat - Spanish classical guitar Thu, 26 May 2022 15:28:35 GMT 47:16 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49955198 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/12carlestrepatcancionydanzanxiii 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c2 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> Giuseppe Verdi - Falstaff - 3 Giuseppe Verdi - Falstaff - 3 Tue, 24 May 2022 16:24:35 GMT 22:38 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49925139 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/giuseppe-verdi-falstaff-3 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c3 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> Bach- French Suite no. 6, BWV 817 Bach- French Suite no. 6, BWV 817 Fri, 20 May 2022 14:46:09 GMT 14:01 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49877532 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/french-suite-no-6-bwv-817 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c4 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The French Suites, BWV 812–817, are six suites which Johann Sebastian Bach wrote for keyboard between 1722-25. Although suites 1–4 are typically dated to 1722, it is possible that the first was written somewhat earlier. They were later given the name... full

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]]> The Magic Harp, D. 644 - Overture. Rosamunde, Op. 26, The Magic Harp, D. 644 - Overture. Rosamunde, Op. 26, Tue, 17 May 2022 02:04:15 GMT 58:49 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49824882 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-magic-harp-d-644-overture-rosamunde- 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c5 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Magic Harp (Die Zauberharfe), D.644, is the incidental music composed for the play of the same name by F. Schubert. Written in 1819, premiered in 1820 in Vienna, and first published in 1891, the overture to this work has been long asociated with... full

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]]> Chopin Fantasy, Op. 49 Chopin Fantasy, Op. 49 Fri, 13 May 2022 21:38:51 GMT 10:59 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49791365 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/fantasy-op-49 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c6 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Frédéric Chopin wrote his Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49, in 1841 (when he was 31 years old), and dedicated it to Catherine de Souzzo. It is a single movement piece that evolves through a number of sections and reflects a number of different moods:... full

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]]> Beethoven ~Trio in E Flat Major, Op. 38 - VI. Andante con moto. Beethoven ~Trio in E Flat Major, Op. 38 - VI. Andante con moto. Thu, 12 May 2022 16:51:30 GMT 8:27 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49775461 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/trio-in-e-flat-major-op-38-vi-andante-co 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c7 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Trio in E flat, Op. 38 is a 1805 arrangement of the earlier Septet in E flat, Op. 20 by Ludwig van Beethoven. The original piece, completed in 1800, was scored for clarinet, horn, bassoon, violin, viola, cello and double bass. This version was... full

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]]> Beethoven-Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto Beethoven-Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto Mon, 09 May 2022 15:26:11 GMT 12:00 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49728780 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-5-in-cm-op-67-ii-andante-con_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c8 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, was finished and first performed in 1808. It achieved fame soon enough, going on to become one of the most popular compositions in classical music. Beethoven was in his mid-thirties: his personal life was... full

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]]> Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 36_ 1st Movement - Adagio Molto; Allegro Con Brio Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 36_ 1st Movement - Adagio Molto; Allegro Con Brio Fri, 06 May 2022 02:25:39 GMT 12:49 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49684526 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/03-01-symphony-no-2-in-d-major-op-36-1st 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2c9 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, is a symphony in four movements written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1801 and 1802. full

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]]> Frédéric Chopin- Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 Frédéric Chopin- Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:44:39 GMT 10:13 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49573140 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/ballade-no-1-in-g-minor-op-23 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ca 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Frédéric Chopin wrote his Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, in 1831. During those years he had taken residence in Vienna, and as the war between his native land and the Russian Empire grew longer so did his music become increasingly dramatic, a... full

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]]> US_Army_Blues Jazz Band Compilation US_Army_Blues Jazz Band Compilation Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:10:29 GMT 1:14:05 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49548456 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/us-army-blues-08-kellis-number 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2cb 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> Gaelic Irish - Slainte-Fear-a-Bhata Gaelic Irish - Slainte-Fear-a-Bhata Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:41:16 GMT 5:12 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49508608 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/04-slainte-fear-a-bhata 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2cc 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> Handel-12-Concerti-Grossi-Op.-6 Handel-12-Concerti-Grossi-Op.-6 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:31:04 GMT 11:09 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49480272 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/hndel-12-concerti-grossi-op-6-hwv-319330 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2cd 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b George Frideric Handel, German (until 1715) Georg Friedrich Händel, Händel also spelled Haendel, (born February 23, 1685, Halle, Brandenburg [Germany]—died April 14, 1759, London, England), German-born English composer of the late Baroque era, noted... full

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]]> Handel – Water music – Suite No.2 in D Major Handel – Water music – Suite No.2 in D Major Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:32:35 GMT 11:47 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49445536 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/suite-no-2-in-d-major 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ce 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> <![CDATA[Piano Sonata no. 14 in C#m 'Moonlight', Op. 27 no. 2 - Complete Performance]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:57:31 GMT 15:26 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49438530 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-sonata-no-14-in-c-m-moonlight-op-2 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2cf 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Moonlight Sonata no. 14, Op. 27, no. 2, was completed in 1801 and dedicated to 17-year-old Countess Guicciardi, with whom Beethoven was, or had been in love. The nickname Moonlight derives from an 1832 description of the first movement by poet... full

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]]> Johann Sebastian Bach Organ Fantasia and fugue in G minor Johann Sebastian Bach Organ Fantasia and fugue in G minor Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:21:41 GMT 14:29 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49327910 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/fantasia-and-fugue-in-gm-bwv-542 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d0 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Bach Fan OrganFantasia and fugue in G minorThe Great Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542, is an organ prelude and fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach. It acquired that name to distinguish it from the earlier Little Fugue in G minor, which is shorter.... full The Great Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542, is an organ prelude and fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach. It acquired that name to distinguish it from the earlier Little Fugue in G minor, which is shorter. This piece is not to be confused with the Prelude and Fugue in A minor, which is also for organ and also sometimes called the Great.

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]]> The Great Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542, is an organ prelude and fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach. It acquired that name to distinguish it from the earlier Little Fugue in G minor, which is shorter. This piece is not to be confused with the Prelude and Fugue in A minor, which is also for organ and also sometimes called the Great.

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]]> Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet in D, Op. 21 - IV. Finale tres anime Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet in D, Op. 21 - IV. Finale tres anime Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:06:57 GMT 10:38 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49297870 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/concerto-for-violin-piano-and-string-qua_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d1 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Chausson Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet in D, Op. 21Composed beetween 1889 and 1891, this composition has been described as defying categorization. While it does not employ the traditional orchestra vs. soloist setting, it... full
Composed beetween 1889 and 1891, this composition has been described as defying categorization. While it does not employ the traditional orchestra vs. soloist setting, it nevertheless manages to avoid sounding like a traditional sextet work. The string quartet functions as an accompaniment, leaving the main roles to the solo violin and the piano. Chausson chose to avoid the Wagnerian sound, instead settling for a number of compositional devices that allowed his work to create its own atmosphere, full with effects that sometimes recreate a religious setting (like the use of parallelisms).

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Composed beetween 1889 and 1891, this composition has been described as defying categorization. While it does not employ the traditional orchestra vs. soloist setting, it nevertheless manages to avoid sounding like a traditional sextet work. The string quartet functions as an accompaniment, leaving the main roles to the solo violin and the piano. Chausson chose to avoid the Wagnerian sound, instead settling for a number of compositional devices that allowed his work to create its own atmosphere, full with effects that sometimes recreate a religious setting (like the use of parallelisms).

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]]> Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - I. Allegro con brio Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - I. Allegro con brio Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:21:48 GMT 7:28 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49244428 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-5-in-cm-op-67-i-allegro-con- 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d2 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in C minor, Op. 67The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, was finished and first performed in 1808. It achieved fame soon enough, going on to become one of the most popular compositions in classical music. Beethoven was in... full
The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, was finished and first performed in 1808. It achieved fame soon enough, going on to become one of the most popular compositions in classical music. Beethoven was in his mid-thirties: his personal life was troubled by increasing deafness. In the world at large, the period was marked by the Napoleonic Wars. The symphony soon acquired status as a central item in the repertoire: groundbreaking in terms of both technical and emotional impact, it had a large influence on composers and music critics, and inspired work by such composers as Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, Mahler, and Berlioz. The 1st mov. was featured on the Voyager Golden Record.

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The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, was finished and first performed in 1808. It achieved fame soon enough, going on to become one of the most popular compositions in classical music. Beethoven was in his mid-thirties: his personal life was troubled by increasing deafness. In the world at large, the period was marked by the Napoleonic Wars. The symphony soon acquired status as a central item in the repertoire: groundbreaking in terms of both technical and emotional impact, it had a large influence on composers and music critics, and inspired work by such composers as Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, Mahler, and Berlioz. The 1st mov. was featured on the Voyager Golden Record.

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]]> Beethoven -Paul Pitman - Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto Beethoven -Paul Pitman - Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:21:42 GMT 8:13 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49209419 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/paul-pitman-moonlight-sonata-op-27-no-2-_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d3 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his 32 mature piano sonatas between 1795 and 1822. Although originally not intended to be a meaningful whole, as a set they comprise one of the most important collections of works in the history of music. Hans von Bülow... full

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]]> Chinese Inspired Peritune-wuxia2-guzheng-pipa Chinese Inspired Peritune-wuxia2-guzheng-pipa Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:51:58 GMT 2:08 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49088583 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/peritune-wuxia2-guzheng-pipa 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d4 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
Wuxia (武俠 [ù.ɕjǎ]), which literally means "martial heroes", is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of fantasy literature, its popularity has caused it to be adapted for such diverse art forms as Chinese opera, mànhuà, films, television series, and video games. It forms part of popular culture in many Chinese-speaking communities around the world.

The word "wǔxiá" is a compound composed of the elements wǔ (武, literally "martial", "military", or "armed") and xiá (俠, literally "chivalrous", "vigilante" or "hero"). A martial artist who follows the code of xia is often referred to as a xiákè (俠客, literally "follower of xia") or yóuxiá (遊俠, literally "wandering xia"). In some translations, the martial artist is referred to as a "swordsman" or "swordswoman" even though they may not necessarily wield a sword.

The heroes in wuxia fiction typically do not serve a lord, wield military power, or belong to the aristocratic class. They often originate from the lower social classes of ancient Chinese society. A code of chivalry usually requires wuxia heroes to right and redress wrongs, fight for righteousness, remove oppressors, and bring retribution for past misdeeds. Chinese xia traditions can be compared to martial codes from other cultures, such as the Japanese samurai bushidō.

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Wuxia (武俠 [ù.ɕjǎ]), which literally means "martial heroes", is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of fantasy literature, its popularity has caused it to be adapted for such diverse art forms as Chinese opera, mànhuà, films, television series, and video games. It forms part of popular culture in many Chinese-speaking communities around the world.

The word "wǔxiá" is a compound composed of the elements wǔ (武, literally "martial", "military", or "armed") and xiá (俠, literally "chivalrous", "vigilante" or "hero"). A martial artist who follows the code of xia is often referred to as a xiákè (俠客, literally "follower of xia") or yóuxiá (遊俠, literally "wandering xia"). In some translations, the martial artist is referred to as a "swordsman" or "swordswoman" even though they may not necessarily wield a sword.

The heroes in wuxia fiction typically do not serve a lord, wield military power, or belong to the aristocratic class. They often originate from the lower social classes of ancient Chinese society. A code of chivalry usually requires wuxia heroes to right and redress wrongs, fight for righteousness, remove oppressors, and bring retribution for past misdeeds. Chinese xia traditions can be compared to martial codes from other cultures, such as the Japanese samurai bushidō.

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]]> Mozart Chamber group Piano Trio in B-flat major Mozart Chamber group Piano Trio in B-flat major Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:33:43 GMT 8:47 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49029924 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-trio-in-bb-k-502-i-allegro 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d5 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Chamber grou pPiano Trio in B-flat major, K. 502The Piano Trio in Bb, K. 502 was written by Mozart in 1786. It has three sections and calls for violin, cello, and piano. full The Piano Trio in Bb, K. 502 was written by Mozart in 1786. It has three sections and calls for violin, cello, and piano.

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]]> Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 - I. Maestoso Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 - I. Maestoso Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:54:28 GMT 13:32 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48938487 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-concerto-no-2-in-f-minor-op-21-i-m 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d6 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Frédéric Chopin wrote his first piano concerto ever in 1830. It was premiered that same year, and published after his next concerto, hence it came to be known as the Piano Concerto no. 2, in F minor, even though it was the first to be composed.... full

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]]> Kevin MacLeod-George-Street-Shuffle Classic Jazz Kevin MacLeod-George-Street-Shuffle Classic Jazz Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:23:16 GMT 4:28 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48847101 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/george-street-shuffle 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d7 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Kevin MacLeod is an American composer and musician. MacLeod has composed over 2,000 pieces of royalty-free library music and made them available under a Creative Commons copyright license. His licensing options allow anyone to use his music for free... full Born:
September 28, 1972, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.

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September 28, 1972, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.

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]]> Gluck-Gluck-Ballet-Suite-no.-1 Gluck-Gluck-Ballet-Suite-no.-1 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:44:16 GMT 8:20 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48809930 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/gluck-gluck-ballet-suite-no-1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d8 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
The Ballet Suite No. 1 includes selections from three of Gluck's greatest stage works. It begins with an Air Gai and Lento from Iphigenia in Aulis. Familiar music, taken from Gluck’s most frequently performed and famous opera Orfeo ed Euridice, follows the initial movement. This well-known music is arranged in a three-part form in which the graceful Dance of the Blessed Spirits, coupled with the eternally beautiful interlude for solo flute, one of the most poignant and memorable of all of Gluck’s melodies, becomes the centerpiece of the suite. The suite concludes with two excerpts from the opera Armide, a Musette and a Sicilienne.

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The Ballet Suite No. 1 includes selections from three of Gluck's greatest stage works. It begins with an Air Gai and Lento from Iphigenia in Aulis. Familiar music, taken from Gluck’s most frequently performed and famous opera Orfeo ed Euridice, follows the initial movement. This well-known music is arranged in a three-part form in which the graceful Dance of the Blessed Spirits, coupled with the eternally beautiful interlude for solo flute, one of the most poignant and memorable of all of Gluck’s melodies, becomes the centerpiece of the suite. The suite concludes with two excerpts from the opera Armide, a Musette and a Sicilienne.

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]]> Mozart - Bastien und Bastienne K.50 - Aria No.11 to Aria No.16 Finale Mozart - Bastien und Bastienne K.50 - Aria No.11 to Aria No.16 Finale Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:43:03 GMT 23:48 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48785150 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/mozart-bastien-und-bastienne-k-50-aria-n 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2d9 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full Sheet MusicWolfgang Amadeus MozartVoice(s) and OrchestraBastien and Bastienne
Bastien und Bastienne (Bastien and Bastienne), K. 50/46b is a one-act singspiel by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. One of Mozart's earliest operas, it was written in 1768, when he was only twelve years old. It was allegedly commissioned by Viennese physician Dr. Franz Mesmer (who himself would later be parodied in Così fan tutte) as a satire of the 'pastoral' genre then prevalent. The German libretto is by F. Weiskern, J.H. Müller and J.A. Schachtner, based on Les Amours de Bastien et Bastienne by Favart and de Guerville (fr). After its supposed premiere in Mesmer's garden theater (that is only corroborated by an unverified account of Nissen), it was not revived again until 1890. Although he was very young, Mozart already had excellent vocal writing skills and a knack for parody and whimsy which would reach full flower in his later works. Bastien und Bastienne is possibly the easiest to perform of Mozart's juvenile works.
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Bastien und Bastienne (Bastien and Bastienne), K. 50/46b is a one-act singspiel by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. One of Mozart's earliest operas, it was written in 1768, when he was only twelve years old. It was allegedly commissioned by Viennese physician Dr. Franz Mesmer (who himself would later be parodied in Così fan tutte) as a satire of the 'pastoral' genre then prevalent. The German libretto is by F. Weiskern, J.H. Müller and J.A. Schachtner, based on Les Amours de Bastien et Bastienne by Favart and de Guerville (fr). After its supposed premiere in Mesmer's garden theater (that is only corroborated by an unverified account of Nissen), it was not revived again until 1890. Although he was very young, Mozart already had excellent vocal writing skills and a knack for parody and whimsy which would reach full flower in his later works. Bastien und Bastienne is possibly the easiest to perform of Mozart's juvenile works.
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]]> Hansel Und Gretel - c. Act I, Conclusion Hansel Und Gretel - c. Act I, Conclusion Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:07:16 GMT 23:59 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48720265 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/hansel-und-gretel-c-act-i-conclusion 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2da 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Humperdinck Hänsel und GretelSheet MusicEngelbert HumperdinckVoice(s) and OrchestraHänsel und GretelHansel and Gretel is an opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, who described it as a Märchenoper (fairy tale opera). The libretto was written by... full Sheet MusicEngelbert HumperdinckVoice(s) and OrchestraHänsel und Gretel
Hansel and Gretel is an opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, who described it as a Märchenoper (fairy tale opera). The libretto was written by Humperdinck's sister, Adelheid Wette, based on the Grimm brothers' fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel". It is much admired for its folk music-inspired themes, one of the most famous being the Abendsegen (Evening Benediction) from act 2. Humperdinck composed Hansel and Gretel in Frankfurt in 1891 and 1892. The opera was first performed in Hoftheater in Weimar on 23 December 1893, conducted by Richard Strauss. It has been associated with Christmas since its earliest performances and today it is still most often performed at Christmas time.

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Hansel and Gretel is an opera by Engelbert Humperdinck, who described it as a Märchenoper (fairy tale opera). The libretto was written by Humperdinck's sister, Adelheid Wette, based on the Grimm brothers' fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel". It is much admired for its folk music-inspired themes, one of the most famous being the Abendsegen (Evening Benediction) from act 2. Humperdinck composed Hansel and Gretel in Frankfurt in 1891 and 1892. The opera was first performed in Hoftheater in Weimar on 23 December 1893, conducted by Richard Strauss. It has been associated with Christmas since its earliest performances and today it is still most often performed at Christmas time.

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]]> The Top 5 Issues Facing Black Americans The Top 5 Issues Facing Black Americans Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:53:01 GMT 5:40 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48588814 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-top-5-issues-facing-black-americans 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2db 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - I. Andante grazioso (1) Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - I. Andante grazioso (1) Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:53:36 GMT 13:17 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48580032 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-sonata-no-11-k-331-i-andante-grazi_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2dc 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 (300i), is a piano sonata in three movements. It is uncertain where and when Mozart composed the sonata; however, Vienna or Salzburg around 1783 is currently thought to be most likely. A typical performance of... full About this Piece

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]]> <![CDATA[Antonio Vivaldi Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 'Winter']]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:34:47 GMT 9:08 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48501738 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/violin-concerto-in-f-minor-rv-297-winter 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2dd 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> <![CDATA[Schubert Piano Quintet in A major 'The Trout', D. 667 - IV. Andantino – Allegretto]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 03:41:09 GMT 7:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48410053 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-quintet-in-a-major-the-trout-d-667 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2de 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
Franz Schubert wrote his Piano Quintet in A major, D. 677, popularly known as The Trout, in 1819, when he was only 22 years old. Like a good fraction of his works, however, it was published after his death, in 1829. Schubert didn't employ the traditional quintet lineup (piano + string quartet), opting instead for replacing one violin with a double bass. The composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel had rearranged his own Septet for the same instrumentation, and the Trout was actually written for a group of musicians coming together to play Hummel's work.

The nickname of the piece stems from the fourth movement, which is a set of variations on a lied by Schubert himself, named Die Forelle (the trout). Apparently the patron who commissioned the piece suggested that Schubert includ said set of variations.

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Franz Schubert wrote his Piano Quintet in A major, D. 677, popularly known as The Trout, in 1819, when he was only 22 years old. Like a good fraction of his works, however, it was published after his death, in 1829. Schubert didn't employ the traditional quintet lineup (piano + string quartet), opting instead for replacing one violin with a double bass. The composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel had rearranged his own Septet for the same instrumentation, and the Trout was actually written for a group of musicians coming together to play Hummel's work.

The nickname of the piece stems from the fourth movement, which is a set of variations on a lied by Schubert himself, named Die Forelle (the trout). Apparently the patron who commissioned the piece suggested that Schubert includ said set of variations.

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]]> Antonio Rossini ~The Barber of Seville - Act I (First Part) Antonio Rossini ~The Barber of Seville - Act I (First Part) Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:45:53 GMT 26:17 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48164332 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-barber-of-seville-act-i-first-part 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2df 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Gioachino Antonio Rossini was Born 29 February 1792, Died 13 November 1868, was an Italian composer who gained fame for his 39 operas. He also wrote many songs, some chamber music , piano pieces, and some sacred music. He set new standards for... full
Born in Pesaro to parents who were both musicians. His father was a trumpeter and his mother a singer. Rossini began to compose by the age of 12 and was educated at music school in Bologna.

His first opera was performed in Venice in 1810 when he was 18 years old. In 1815 he was engaged to write operas and manage theatres in Naples. In the period 1810–1823 he wrote 34 operas for the Italian stage that were performed in Venice, Milan, Ferrara, Naples and elsewhere. His productivity necessitated an almost formulaic approach for some components , such as overtures and a certain amount of self-borrowing.

During this period he produced his most popular works, including the comic operas L'italiana in Algeri, Il barbiere di Siviglia (known in English as The Barber of Seville) and La Cenerentola. His works of this period brought to a peak the opera buffa tradition he inherited from masters such as Domenico Cimarosa and Giovanni Paisiello.

He also composed opera seria works such as Otello, Tancredi and Semiramide. All of these attracted admiration for their innovation in melody, harmonic and instrumental colour, and dramatic form.
In 1824 he was contracted by the Opéra in Paris, for which he produced an opera to celebrate the coronation of Charles X, Il viaggio a Reims , later cannibalised for his first opera in French, Le comte Ory. Revisions of two of his Italian operas, Le siège de Corinthe and Moïse, and in 1829 his last opera, Guillaume Tell.

Rossini's withdrawal from opera for the last 40 years of his life has never been fully explained. Contributary factors may have been ill-health, the wealth his success had brought him, and the rise of spectacular grand opera under composers such as Giacomo Meyerbeer. .

In the early 1830s to 1855, when he left Paris and was based in Bologna, Rossini wrote relatively little.

On his return to Paris in 1855 he became renowned for his musical salons on Saturdays. Regularly attended by musicians and the artistic and fashionable circles of Paris. for which he wrote the entertaining pieces Péchés de vieillesse.
Guests included Franz Liszt, Anton Rubinstein, Giuseppe Verdi, Meyerbeer and Joseph Joachim. Rossini's last major composition was his Petite messe solennelle (1863). He died in Paris in 1868.

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Born in Pesaro to parents who were both musicians. His father was a trumpeter and his mother a singer. Rossini began to compose by the age of 12 and was educated at music school in Bologna.

His first opera was performed in Venice in 1810 when he was 18 years old. In 1815 he was engaged to write operas and manage theatres in Naples. In the period 1810–1823 he wrote 34 operas for the Italian stage that were performed in Venice, Milan, Ferrara, Naples and elsewhere. His productivity necessitated an almost formulaic approach for some components , such as overtures and a certain amount of self-borrowing.

During this period he produced his most popular works, including the comic operas L'italiana in Algeri, Il barbiere di Siviglia (known in English as The Barber of Seville) and La Cenerentola. His works of this period brought to a peak the opera buffa tradition he inherited from masters such as Domenico Cimarosa and Giovanni Paisiello.

He also composed opera seria works such as Otello, Tancredi and Semiramide. All of these attracted admiration for their innovation in melody, harmonic and instrumental colour, and dramatic form.
In 1824 he was contracted by the Opéra in Paris, for which he produced an opera to celebrate the coronation of Charles X, Il viaggio a Reims , later cannibalised for his first opera in French, Le comte Ory. Revisions of two of his Italian operas, Le siège de Corinthe and Moïse, and in 1829 his last opera, Guillaume Tell.

Rossini's withdrawal from opera for the last 40 years of his life has never been fully explained. Contributary factors may have been ill-health, the wealth his success had brought him, and the rise of spectacular grand opera under composers such as Giacomo Meyerbeer. .

In the early 1830s to 1855, when he left Paris and was based in Bologna, Rossini wrote relatively little.

On his return to Paris in 1855 he became renowned for his musical salons on Saturdays. Regularly attended by musicians and the artistic and fashionable circles of Paris. for which he wrote the entertaining pieces Péchés de vieillesse.
Guests included Franz Liszt, Anton Rubinstein, Giuseppe Verdi, Meyerbeer and Joseph Joachim. Rossini's last major composition was his Petite messe solennelle (1863). He died in Paris in 1868.

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]]> <![CDATA[Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor (1890) The Polovtsian Dances]]> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:29:07 GMT 15:36 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48141353 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/polovtsian-dances_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e0 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
The Polovtsian Dances are perhaps the best known selections from Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor (1890). They are often played as a stand-alone concert piece. Borodin was the original composer, but the opera was left unfinished at his death and was subsequently completed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov. In the opera the dances are performed with chorus, but concert performances often omit the choral parts. The dances do not include the "Polovtsian March," which opens Act III (No. 18), but the overture, dances, and march from the opera have been performed together to form a suite from Prince Igor. In the opera, the dances occur in Act II (in the original edition). A typical performance lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. The overture, never written out by Borodin, was reconstructed by Glazunov from his memory of the composer playing it at the piano and a few sketches. The overture file is scanned from the separate offprints for the Overture, Dances, and March.

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The Polovtsian Dances are perhaps the best known selections from Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor (1890). They are often played as a stand-alone concert piece. Borodin was the original composer, but the opera was left unfinished at his death and was subsequently completed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov. In the opera the dances are performed with chorus, but concert performances often omit the choral parts. The dances do not include the "Polovtsian March," which opens Act III (No. 18), but the overture, dances, and march from the opera have been performed together to form a suite from Prince Igor. In the opera, the dances occur in Act II (in the original edition). A typical performance lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. The overture, never written out by Borodin, was reconstructed by Glazunov from his memory of the composer playing it at the piano and a few sketches. The overture file is scanned from the separate offprints for the Overture, Dances, and March.

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]]> Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, S. 244_2, orch. arr. Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, S. 244_2, orch. arr. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:52:42 GMT 9:05 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48098646 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/hungarian-rhapsody-no-2-s-244-2-orch-arr 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e1 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, S. Franz Liszt wrote his Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, catalogued as S. 244/2, in 1847, and it quickly became the most famous of his rhapsodies. Besides its clear nationalistic influences, it was a piece that offered... full
Franz Liszt wrote his Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, catalogued as S. 244/2, in 1847, and it quickly became the most famous of his rhapsodies. Besides its clear nationalistic influences, it was a piece that offered pianists the chance to reveal their skills while providing the listener with an immediate musical appeal. Its inmediate succes led to the creation of orchestral and duet piano versions. By the late 19th century, the technical challenges of the piano solo version led to its unofficial acceptance as a standard by which every notable pianist could demonstrate his level. It had become an expected staple of virtually every performance of the greatest pianists. Most unusual is the composer's explicit invitation for the performer to improvise an original cadenza, an invitation most performers chose to decline. Marc-Andre Hamelin, Rachmaninoff and Horowitz have written notable cadenzas. This composition has enjoyed widespread use in animated cartoons, and its themes have served as the basis of several popular songs.

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Franz Liszt wrote his Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, catalogued as S. 244/2, in 1847, and it quickly became the most famous of his rhapsodies. Besides its clear nationalistic influences, it was a piece that offered pianists the chance to reveal their skills while providing the listener with an immediate musical appeal. Its inmediate succes led to the creation of orchestral and duet piano versions. By the late 19th century, the technical challenges of the piano solo version led to its unofficial acceptance as a standard by which every notable pianist could demonstrate his level. It had become an expected staple of virtually every performance of the greatest pianists. Most unusual is the composer's explicit invitation for the performer to improvise an original cadenza, an invitation most performers chose to decline. Marc-Andre Hamelin, Rachmaninoff and Horowitz have written notable cadenzas. This composition has enjoyed widespread use in animated cartoons, and its themes have served as the basis of several popular songs.

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]]> Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:53:18 GMT 12:01 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48063662 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/scheherazade-op-35-ii-the-kalendar-princ 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e2 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35Scheherezade (Op. 35) is a symphonic suite written by Rimsky-Korsakov in 1888. Based on One Thousand and One Nights, this work combinates two features typical of both Russian music and Rimksy-Korsakov: a... full
Scheherezade (Op. 35) is a symphonic suite written by Rimsky-Korsakov in 1888. Based on One Thousand and One Nights, this work combinates two features typical of both Russian music and Rimksy-Korsakov: a colorful, powerful orchestration and an interest in eastern themes. It is considered to be his most popular work, and it was later used as the basis of a ballet by Michel Fokine.
Though the composer intended to name the movements as Prelude, Ballade, Adagio and Finale he ended setting for programatic titles, albeit vague ones, so that no connection could be made to specific tales. In later aditions he did away with the titles, though they remain in common use.
The work is scored for 2 flutes, picollo, two oboes (2nd doubling cor anglais), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in A and B-flat, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, tam-tam, harp and strings. The reasons for its popularity are clear: it is a score replete with beguiling orchestral colors, fresh and piquant melodies, with a mild oriental flavor, a rhythmic vitality largely absent from many major orchestral works of the later 19th century, and a directness of expression unhampered by quasi-symphonic complexities of texture and structure.

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Scheherezade (Op. 35) is a symphonic suite written by Rimsky-Korsakov in 1888. Based on One Thousand and One Nights, this work combinates two features typical of both Russian music and Rimksy-Korsakov: a colorful, powerful orchestration and an interest in eastern themes. It is considered to be his most popular work, and it was later used as the basis of a ballet by Michel Fokine.
Though the composer intended to name the movements as Prelude, Ballade, Adagio and Finale he ended setting for programatic titles, albeit vague ones, so that no connection could be made to specific tales. In later aditions he did away with the titles, though they remain in common use.
The work is scored for 2 flutes, picollo, two oboes (2nd doubling cor anglais), 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in A and B-flat, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, bass drum, snare drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, tam-tam, harp and strings. The reasons for its popularity are clear: it is a score replete with beguiling orchestral colors, fresh and piquant melodies, with a mild oriental flavor, a rhythmic vitality largely absent from many major orchestral works of the later 19th century, and a directness of expression unhampered by quasi-symphonic complexities of texture and structure.

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]]> Four Fragments from the Canterbury Tales - I. Prologue Four Fragments from the Canterbury Tales - I. Prologue Sun, 26 Dec 2021 02:24:20 GMT 5:29 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48058799 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/four-fragments-from-the-canterbury-tales 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e3 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> A Thousand and One Nights - Strauss Jr Indigo and the Forty Thieves A Thousand and One Nights - Strauss Jr Indigo and the Forty Thieves Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:13:41 GMT 20:28 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48037447 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/a-thousand-and-one-nights-pt-1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e4 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Strauss Jr Indigo and the Forty ThievesSheet MusicJohann Strauss JrVoice(s) and OrchestraIndigo and the Forty ThievesIndigo und die vierzig Räuber (Indigo and the Forty Thieves) is the name of an operetta composed by Johann Strauss II to a German... full Sheet MusicJohann Strauss JrVoice(s) and OrchestraIndigo and the Forty Thieves
Indigo und die vierzig Räuber (Indigo and the Forty Thieves) is the name of an operetta composed by Johann Strauss II to a German libreto by Maximilian Steiner. The text was based on "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", one of the most popular tales from the Book of One Thousand and One Nights. The operetta was premired in 1871 in Vienna and the general reception was mixed. It was re-staged several times in the following years and, after Strauss' death, it was completely reworked by Max Steiner. The new version, premiered in 1906, was called One Thousand and One Nights (previous titles included ' Queen Indigo' and 'A Night on the Bosphorus'). The title 'One Thousand and One Nights' was also used by Strauss in a waltz (Op. 346) that drew melodies from the original stage work.

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Indigo und die vierzig Räuber (Indigo and the Forty Thieves) is the name of an operetta composed by Johann Strauss II to a German libreto by Maximilian Steiner. The text was based on "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", one of the most popular tales from the Book of One Thousand and One Nights. The operetta was premired in 1871 in Vienna and the general reception was mixed. It was re-staged several times in the following years and, after Strauss' death, it was completely reworked by Max Steiner. The new version, premiered in 1906, was called One Thousand and One Nights (previous titles included ' Queen Indigo' and 'A Night on the Bosphorus'). The title 'One Thousand and One Nights' was also used by Strauss in a waltz (Op. 346) that drew melodies from the original stage work.

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]]> Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - I. Andante grazioso Piano Sonata no. 11, K. 331 - I. Andante grazioso Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:55:31 GMT 13:17 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48012064 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-sonata-no-11-k-331-i-andante-grazi 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e5 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> The Cat and the Mouse (Scherzo Humoristique) (1923) The Cat and the Mouse (Scherzo Humoristique) (1923) Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:03:33 GMT 4:19 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48001723 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/copland-catandmouse-castellano 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e6 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Aaron Copland, American composer, was born in 1900 in New York. He was taught to play the piano by his elder sister, and when he was 15 years old he decided he wanted to be a composer. In 1921 he went to Paris to study with the famous teacher Nadia... full
Copland, like Bach, assimilated all the important musical trends of his lifetime. Jazz, Stravinsky's neoclassicism, American folklore, and finally Schoenberg's 12-tone system, all made their imprint on his music, and yet his style remained unique, personal, and instantly recognizeable. He stopped composing in 1970, but continued conducting and lecturing for more than 10 years, as well as promoting modern American works and establishing the composition department at Tanglewood. He died in 1990 in the Phelps Memorial Hospital in Tarrytown (New York).

Copland is rightly considered the most important American composer of the mid 20th century. He produced masterpieces in most musical genres. His most enduringly popular works are those of his 'Americana' period : Rodeo, Billy the Kid, Appalachian Spring, Danzon Cubano, El Salon Mexico, the film scores Our Town and The Red Pony, and the incidental music for Irwin Shaw's play Quiet City. The 'Fanfare for the Common Man' from his imposing Third Symphony has become an icon of American music, played at countless celebratory occasions. His concerti include a Piano Concerto and a Clarinet Concerto written for Benny Goodman. He also left a sizable body of chamber music, songs, and piano music.

His piano works span the better part of his career. Between the early frolic of The Cat and the Mouse (1920) to the serial 10-tone Piano Fantasy (1957), we find these major landmark works : Passacaglia (1922), Piano Variations (1930), Sonata (1941), and the ever popular Four Piano Blues (1948), all of which are among the most important American piano works of the time.

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Copland, like Bach, assimilated all the important musical trends of his lifetime. Jazz, Stravinsky's neoclassicism, American folklore, and finally Schoenberg's 12-tone system, all made their imprint on his music, and yet his style remained unique, personal, and instantly recognizeable. He stopped composing in 1970, but continued conducting and lecturing for more than 10 years, as well as promoting modern American works and establishing the composition department at Tanglewood. He died in 1990 in the Phelps Memorial Hospital in Tarrytown (New York).

Copland is rightly considered the most important American composer of the mid 20th century. He produced masterpieces in most musical genres. His most enduringly popular works are those of his 'Americana' period : Rodeo, Billy the Kid, Appalachian Spring, Danzon Cubano, El Salon Mexico, the film scores Our Town and The Red Pony, and the incidental music for Irwin Shaw's play Quiet City. The 'Fanfare for the Common Man' from his imposing Third Symphony has become an icon of American music, played at countless celebratory occasions. His concerti include a Piano Concerto and a Clarinet Concerto written for Benny Goodman. He also left a sizable body of chamber music, songs, and piano music.

His piano works span the better part of his career. Between the early frolic of The Cat and the Mouse (1920) to the serial 10-tone Piano Fantasy (1957), we find these major landmark works : Passacaglia (1922), Piano Variations (1930), Sonata (1941), and the ever popular Four Piano Blues (1948), all of which are among the most important American piano works of the time.

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]]> Anon - Medieval Dance Tunes Anon - Medieval Dance Tunes Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:51:08 GMT 8:02 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47986934 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/anon-medieval-dance-tunes 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e7 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full Sheet MusicMaria GirbiatChamber groupMedieval Dance Tunes Sequence
Paul Arden-Taylor (shawm, bombarde, recorder, rauschpfeife) Elizabeth Wright & Malcolm Peake (strings/percussion). A medley consisting of: (1) 0:00 - 1:19, a salterello, often modernly called "La Regina", from mss London, British Library, Additional 29987, pages 62v & 63r, . Late 14th or early 15th century Italy. (2) 1:19 - 2:15, "La Quinte Estampie Real" from the manuscript called "Chansonnier du Roi" (mss Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, fronds français 844, page 104r.) Second half of 13th century. (3) 2:15 - 3:31, an excerpt (the first part) from "Tre Fontane", an istampitta from mss London, British Library, Additional 29987, pages 57r & 58v. Late 14th or early 15th century Italy. (4) 3:31 - 4:00, "Schiarazula Marazula" by Giorgio Maineri, mid 16th century. (5) 4:00 - 5:21, "La Quarte Estampie Royal", from the manuscript called "Chansonnier du Roi" (mss Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, fronds français 844, page 104r.)

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Paul Arden-Taylor (shawm, bombarde, recorder, rauschpfeife) Elizabeth Wright & Malcolm Peake (strings/percussion). A medley consisting of: (1) 0:00 - 1:19, a salterello, often modernly called "La Regina", from mss London, British Library, Additional 29987, pages 62v & 63r, . Late 14th or early 15th century Italy. (2) 1:19 - 2:15, "La Quinte Estampie Real" from the manuscript called "Chansonnier du Roi" (mss Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, fronds français 844, page 104r.) Second half of 13th century. (3) 2:15 - 3:31, an excerpt (the first part) from "Tre Fontane", an istampitta from mss London, British Library, Additional 29987, pages 57r & 58v. Late 14th or early 15th century Italy. (4) 3:31 - 4:00, "Schiarazula Marazula" by Giorgio Maineri, mid 16th century. (5) 4:00 - 5:21, "La Quarte Estampie Royal", from the manuscript called "Chansonnier du Roi" (mss Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, fronds français 844, page 104r.)

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]]> Franz Schubert The String Quintet in C major Franz Schubert The String Quintet in C major Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:35:49 GMT 16:35 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47966364 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/i-allegro 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e8 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> Piano Quartet no. 2, Op. 45 - I. Allegro molto moderato Piano Quartet no. 2, Op. 45 - I. Allegro molto moderato Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:00:53 GMT 10:39 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871145 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-quartet-no-2-op-45-i-allegro-molto 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2e9 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Fauré Piano Quartet no. 2, Op. 45Sheet MusicGabriel FauréChamber groupPiano Quartet no. 2, Op. 45The Piano Quartet, Op. 45, in the key of G minor, was written in 1886 and first published the following year. Dedicated to Pyotr Tchaikovsky, it... full Sheet MusicGabriel FauréChamber groupPiano Quartet no. 2, Op. 45
The Piano Quartet, Op. 45, in the key of G minor, was written in 1886 and first published the following year. Dedicated to Pyotr Tchaikovsky, it features a regular piano quartet ensamble (piano, violin, viola, cello). It evokes classical structures through a late romatic, maybe pre-impressionist language.

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The Piano Quartet, Op. 45, in the key of G minor, was written in 1886 and first published the following year. Dedicated to Pyotr Tchaikovsky, it features a regular piano quartet ensamble (piano, violin, viola, cello). It evokes classical structures through a late romatic, maybe pre-impressionist language.

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]]> Sonata in A Minor, D. 845 - I. Moderato Sonata in A Minor, D. 845 - I. Moderato Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:41:11 GMT 11:36 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47794369 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/sonata-in-a-minor-d-845-i-moderato 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ea 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Schubert Piano Sonata no. 16 in A minor, D. 845Sheet MusicFranz SchubertPianoPiano Sonata no. 16 in A minor, D. 845The Piano sonata in A minor D. 845, Op. 42 by Franz Schubert is a work for solo piano, composed in May 1825 and dedicated to Erzherzog... full Sheet MusicFranz SchubertPianoPiano Sonata no. 16 in A minor, D. 845
The Piano sonata in A minor D. 845, Op. 42 by Franz Schubert is a work for solo piano, composed in May 1825 and dedicated to Erzherzog Rudolf von Österreich. The first movement is in sonata form though with ambiguity over the material in the development and the beginning of the recapitulation. The second movement is in variation form.
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The Piano sonata in A minor D. 845, Op. 42 by Franz Schubert is a work for solo piano, composed in May 1825 and dedicated to Erzherzog Rudolf von Österreich. The first movement is in sonata form though with ambiguity over the material in the development and the beginning of the recapitulation. The second movement is in variation form.
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]]> Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto Grosso Op.3 No.11 En Re mineur Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto Grosso Op.3 No.11 En Re mineur Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:45:06 GMT 11:00 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47783480 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/antonio-vivaldi-concerto-grosso-op-3-no- 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2eb 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Vivaldi is known mainly for composing instrumental concertos, especially for the violin, as well as sacred choral works and over 40 operas. His best known work is a series of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons. Many of his compositions were... full About this Piece

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]]> Copyright Facts Every Musician Should Know Copyright Facts Every Musician Should Know Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:29:00 GMT 3:41 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47739598 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/10593939-1634572454 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ec 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Copyright law gives to the creator/ author of a work, which may be literary, musical, artistic, cinematography film, sound recording or broadcasts exclusive right to control the exploitation of the work.Any aspiring musician needs to know the basics... full
Any aspiring musician needs to know the basics of music copyright law. Musicians who work hard at their art risk loss of credit to music thieves unless they learn how to protect themselves and their creations.
Here are eight basic facts about copyright law every musician should know:

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Any aspiring musician needs to know the basics of music copyright law. Musicians who work hard at their art risk loss of credit to music thieves unless they learn how to protect themselves and their creations.
Here are eight basic facts about copyright law every musician should know:

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]]> <![CDATA[Scott Joplin- "King of Ragtime"]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:51:52 GMT 11:43 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47706035 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/scott-japlin 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ed 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
During his brief career, he wrote over 100 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first and most popular pieces, the "Maple Leaf Rag", became ragtime's first and most influential hit, and has been recognized as the archetypal rag. Joplin grew up in a musical family of railway laborers in Texarkana, Arkansas, and developed his own musical knowledge with the help of local teachers.

While in Texarkana, Texas, he formed a vocal quartet and taught mandolin and guitar. During the late 1880s, he left his job as a railroad laborer and traveled the American South as an itinerant musician. He went to Chicago for the World's Fair of 1893, which played a major part in making ragtime a national craze by 1897. Joplin moved to Sedalia, Missouri, in 1894 and earned a living as a piano teacher. There he taught future ragtime composers Arthur Marshall, Scott Hayden and Brun Campbell. He began publishing music in 1895, and publication of his "Maple Leaf Rag" in 1899 brought him fame. This piece had a profound influence on writers of ragtime. It also brought Joplin a steady income for life, though he did not reach this level of success again and frequently had financial problems.

In 1901, Joplin moved to St. Louis, where he continued to compose and publish and regularly performed in the community.

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During his brief career, he wrote over 100 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first and most popular pieces, the "Maple Leaf Rag", became ragtime's first and most influential hit, and has been recognized as the archetypal rag. Joplin grew up in a musical family of railway laborers in Texarkana, Arkansas, and developed his own musical knowledge with the help of local teachers.

While in Texarkana, Texas, he formed a vocal quartet and taught mandolin and guitar. During the late 1880s, he left his job as a railroad laborer and traveled the American South as an itinerant musician. He went to Chicago for the World's Fair of 1893, which played a major part in making ragtime a national craze by 1897. Joplin moved to Sedalia, Missouri, in 1894 and earned a living as a piano teacher. There he taught future ragtime composers Arthur Marshall, Scott Hayden and Brun Campbell. He began publishing music in 1895, and publication of his "Maple Leaf Rag" in 1899 brought him fame. This piece had a profound influence on writers of ragtime. It also brought Joplin a steady income for life, though he did not reach this level of success again and frequently had financial problems.

In 1901, Joplin moved to St. Louis, where he continued to compose and publish and regularly performed in the community.

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]]> Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Aria, Variations 16 - 30 Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Aria, Variations 16 - 30 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 21:08:53 GMT 27:51 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47672333 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/goldberg-variations-bwv-988-aria-variati 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ee 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> J.S Bach - Christmas Oratorio - Part I-5 J.S Bach - Christmas Oratorio - Part I-5 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:47:07 GMT 21:00 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47653606 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/j-s-bach-chrismas-oratorio-part-i-5 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2ef 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Bach Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248Sheet MusicJohann Sebastian BachChoir and OrchestraChristmas Oratorio, BWV 248The Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium) BWV 248, is a piece by J.S. Bach intended for performance in church during the Christmas... full Sheet MusicJohann Sebastian BachChoir and OrchestraChristmas Oratorio, BWV 248
The Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium) BWV 248, is a piece by J.S. Bach intended for performance in church during the Christmas season. It was written for the Christmas season of 1734 incorporating music from earlier compositions, including three secular cantatas written during 1733 and 1734 and a now lost church cantata, BWV 248a. The date is confirmed in Bach's autograph manuscript. The next performance was not until 17 December 1857 by the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin under Eduard Grell.

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The Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium) BWV 248, is a piece by J.S. Bach intended for performance in church during the Christmas season. It was written for the Christmas season of 1734 incorporating music from earlier compositions, including three secular cantatas written during 1733 and 1734 and a now lost church cantata, BWV 248a. The date is confirmed in Bach's autograph manuscript. The next performance was not until 17 December 1857 by the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin under Eduard Grell.

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]]> Guillaume de Machaut - Mass - Notre Dame - I. Kyrie eleison Guillaume de Machaut - Mass - Notre Dame - I. Kyrie eleison Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:07:02 GMT 8:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47602996 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/guillaume-de-machaut-mass-notre-dame-i-k 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f0 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Messe of Nostre Dame (Mass of Our Lady) is a polyphonic mass composed before 1365 by the French poet, composer and cleric Guillaume de Machaut (circa 1300-1377). One of the great masterpieces of medieval music and of all religious music, it is the... full

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]]> Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 - I. Allegro vivace e con brio Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 - I. Allegro vivace e con brio Sun, 21 Nov 2021 15:35:53 GMT 10:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47585831 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-8-in-f-major-op-93-i-allegro 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f1 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The colossal Fifth and reposed Sixth Symphonies of 1808 showed two approaches to the heroic of the genre, and with the near-simultaneous work on the Seventh and Eighth Symphonies, Beethoven seems to continue to be inspired by characteristics that... full
One of the most significant developments Beethoven brought to the symphony he had inherited from Haydn and Mozart was to transform the Minuet and Trio movements that typified late eighteenth-century symphonies into Scherzos, which became central to the symphonies of Beethoven and many of his successors. Haydn himself prefigured this evolution in his string quartets, and he would say near the end of his life, “I wish someone would write a really new minuet.” As Elaine Sisman points out, “Although Haydn did not mention them, Beethoven’s scherzos are usually considered to be the consummation of Haydn’s wish.” (Sisman, “The Spirit of Mozart from Haydn’s Hands,” 49.) Scherzos are, by definition, humorous. They thwart conventions—traditionally those of tempo, meter, and phrase length—and in so doing aim to delight, but also bring special attention to the conventions by denying them. This is particularly exemplified in the third movements of Beethoven’s First, Second, and Fourth Symphonies, which tend towards a beautiful aesthetic, while the Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Symphonies expand and intensify the scherzo even further, with moments suggesting the sublime, essentially consigning the gallantry of the minuet to a faded memory. While the scherzos of these latter symphonies suggest some sublime moments, as a rule they are not designed to overpower through an incomprehensible experience, but rather use the very fact that listeners can understand them by understanding what is unconventional about them, and through such novelty the audience experiences delight. In the Eighth Symphony, Beethoven expanded the scherzo character to encompass the entire symphony. Through unexpected structural twists, surprising rhythms and key relationships, and transparent orchestral textures, this symphony indeed recaptures some of the animating spirit of Beethoven’s First Symphony, “a salute to the symphonic ideal of a previous age” (“Beethoven,” Grove Music Online), while at the same time innovates using witty and subtle twists that thwart some of the basic expectations of the symphonic genre, and thereby call them into question for reconsideration, much as had earlier occurred with the scherzo begging reconsideration of the context of the minuet.

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One of the most significant developments Beethoven brought to the symphony he had inherited from Haydn and Mozart was to transform the Minuet and Trio movements that typified late eighteenth-century symphonies into Scherzos, which became central to the symphonies of Beethoven and many of his successors. Haydn himself prefigured this evolution in his string quartets, and he would say near the end of his life, “I wish someone would write a really new minuet.” As Elaine Sisman points out, “Although Haydn did not mention them, Beethoven’s scherzos are usually considered to be the consummation of Haydn’s wish.” (Sisman, “The Spirit of Mozart from Haydn’s Hands,” 49.) Scherzos are, by definition, humorous. They thwart conventions—traditionally those of tempo, meter, and phrase length—and in so doing aim to delight, but also bring special attention to the conventions by denying them. This is particularly exemplified in the third movements of Beethoven’s First, Second, and Fourth Symphonies, which tend towards a beautiful aesthetic, while the Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Symphonies expand and intensify the scherzo even further, with moments suggesting the sublime, essentially consigning the gallantry of the minuet to a faded memory. While the scherzos of these latter symphonies suggest some sublime moments, as a rule they are not designed to overpower through an incomprehensible experience, but rather use the very fact that listeners can understand them by understanding what is unconventional about them, and through such novelty the audience experiences delight. In the Eighth Symphony, Beethoven expanded the scherzo character to encompass the entire symphony. Through unexpected structural twists, surprising rhythms and key relationships, and transparent orchestral textures, this symphony indeed recaptures some of the animating spirit of Beethoven’s First Symphony, “a salute to the symphonic ideal of a previous age” (“Beethoven,” Grove Music Online), while at the same time innovates using witty and subtle twists that thwart some of the basic expectations of the symphonic genre, and thereby call them into question for reconsideration, much as had earlier occurred with the scherzo begging reconsideration of the context of the minuet.

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]]> <![CDATA[Dvořák Symphony no. 9 in E minor, 'From the New World' Op. 95]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:46:45 GMT 11:13 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47365906 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-9-in-em-new-world-iv-allegro 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f2 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Antonín Dvořák wrote his Symphony no. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 From the New World in 1893, while he acted as director of the National Conservatory of Music of America. The piece is popularly known as the New World Symphony, and it is usually referred to... full

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]]> <![CDATA[Polovtsian Dances Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor (1890)]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:09:07 GMT 15:36 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47225094 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/polovtsian-dances 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f3 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Polovtsian Dances are perhaps the best known selections from ). They are often played as a stand-alone concert piece. Borodin was the original composer, but the opera was left unfinished at his death and was subsequently completed by Nikolai... full

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]]> Fantaisie - Impromptu, Op. 66 Fantaisie - Impromptu, Op. 66 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:44:56 GMT 5:26 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47162770 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/fantaisie-impromptu-op-66 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f4 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Polonaise Fantasie in A flat major, Op. 61, is a piece for solo piano written by Frédéric Chopin. It was published in 1846 with dedication to Madame A. Veyret. Its complex form, the fact that it displays characteristics of both a fantasie and a... full

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]]> Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 - Complete Performance Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 - Complete Performance Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:41:18 GMT 20:54 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47029541 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/orchestral-suite-no-3-in-d-major-bwv-106_1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f5 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b he Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach at some point between the years 1717 and 1723, for his patron Prince Leopold of Anhalt. From this work comes the famous Air on the G string, titled after violinist... full

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]]> <![CDATA[Dvorak's Symphony no. 9 in Em, 'New World' - I. Adagio, Allegro molto]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:35:24 GMT 11:58 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46957460 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-9-in-em-new-world-i-adagio-a 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f6 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Antonín Dvořák wrote his Symphony no. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 From the New World in 1893, while he acted as director of the National Conservatory of Music of America. The piece is popularly known as the New World Symphony, and it is usually referred to... full

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]]> <![CDATA["NOSTALGIA" - Miami Beach High School Class of 55 Album#1]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:56:08 GMT 57:48 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46911406 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/album-1 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f7 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b THE ORIGIN OF THIS MUSIC:Created by Gibbs Williams  It is hard to believe it has been decades since I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. It is even harder to believe that I received an invitation to attend the 65th reunion.... full Created by Gibbs Williams

 It is hard to believe it has been decades since I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. It is even harder to believe that I received an invitation to attend the 65th reunion. Unfortunately, with the covid pandemic still in the air, although vaccinated, I thought it prudent better to pass up this event hoping conditions fare more salutary for the 70th. Although disappointed I would miss the reunion I was struck by a wave of pleasurable nostalgia.

           Recalling those the best of those glorious days I remember the feelings of the cool Miami Beach breezes enveloping us on our weekly Friday night dances in the patio of our high school. All who attended seemed hypnotized with feelings of a pervasive feeling of at-one-ment in which we collectively bathed in what was then and even now experienced as our own unique mixture of heroin- like- atmosphere. This natural high was experienced by many of us as nothing short of pure unadulterated nostalgia. Nostalgia then and now was like our living in a collective commune protecting us from what probably would have been experienced as overwhelming normal adolescent pain if we had been open to feeling it. 

I was especially nostalgic remembering my self and four other guys daring to form a small combo good enough to play at all of the school dances. We even played well enough that every New Years Eve a Miami Beach Hotel hired us to perform. Our Small combo consisted of Drums (Marvin Guccion), Bass (John Schaffer), Trombone (Peter Weill), Trumpet (Kenny Kupper) and Piano (Gibbs Williams). Unknowingly we had no knowledge that we were on the cutting edge of what would soon be an explosion of worldwide bands. 

          In is in this memorable context that I wish to share an album of some of those unforgettable songs which best seem to celebrate the richness not only of those glorious days from the 9th to the 12th grade, but all the years that have too quickly passed - as well as the years that are yet to come. It is unfortunate that we never recorded our iconic sounds. The best I can offer with the goal in mind of capturing the sounds we made are my original arrangements made on my Yamaha synthesizer. The songs we played were standards from the forties and fifties. I have titled this compilation Nostalgia.

                               

"NOSTALGIA" -  65 th REUNION - MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS of 55

 Moon Over Miami , Ebb Tide, Star Dust, It Might As Well Be Spring, Teguilla, The Hucklebuck, Five Foot Two, Somewhere Along the Way, Im In The Mood For Love, Again, Blue Moon, Miami Beach Rhumba, Because of You, Rock Around the Clock, Down By The Riverside, Tammy's In Love, Where Is Your Heart, Don't Blame Me, If I Loved You, I'll Take Manhattan, The Man I Love, A Secret Love, Autumn Leaves, Summer Time, Mona LIsa, Take the A Train,

Perfidia, It's No Sin, It Had To Be You, For Me And My Gal, Thrill Me, You're Just In Love, Yellow Bird, Canadian Sunset, A Taste Of Honey, Too Young, Saint Louis Blues, My Foolish Heart, You Belong To Me, Sleepy Time Gal, Body and Soul, The Nearness Of You, Misty, Sweet Georgia Brown, Blue Skies, Tenderly, Some Enchanted Evening, Bali High, Bewitched, Once Upon A Time, As Time Time Goes By, Aways, Fight Song Of The Miami Beach Hight Marching Band A and B. 

      I know all was not perfect then as we were all struggling to survive adolescence so those days were hardly always serene. Yet, there was, and still is for me and I imagine for many of my class mates, a certain undeniable 'specialness' about our class which for many of us still acts like a permanent magnet pulling us back again and again to re-unite. 

      As for me, if we had been recognized as ground-breaking I am certain our lives at least vocationally would have taken a much different route. However, I can honestly say that I am happy to being a still practicing psychoanalyst in New York City - a happily married husband and father having started our own dynasty of four grandchildren.

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 It is hard to believe it has been decades since I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. It is even harder to believe that I received an invitation to attend the 65th reunion. Unfortunately, with the covid pandemic still in the air, although vaccinated, I thought it prudent better to pass up this event hoping conditions fare more salutary for the 70th. Although disappointed I would miss the reunion I was struck by a wave of pleasurable nostalgia.

           Recalling those the best of those glorious days I remember the feelings of the cool Miami Beach breezes enveloping us on our weekly Friday night dances in the patio of our high school. All who attended seemed hypnotized with feelings of a pervasive feeling of at-one-ment in which we collectively bathed in what was then and even now experienced as our own unique mixture of heroin- like- atmosphere. This natural high was experienced by many of us as nothing short of pure unadulterated nostalgia. Nostalgia then and now was like our living in a collective commune protecting us from what probably would have been experienced as overwhelming normal adolescent pain if we had been open to feeling it. 

I was especially nostalgic remembering my self and four other guys daring to form a small combo good enough to play at all of the school dances. We even played well enough that every New Years Eve a Miami Beach Hotel hired us to perform. Our Small combo consisted of Drums (Marvin Guccion), Bass (John Schaffer), Trombone (Peter Weill), Trumpet (Kenny Kupper) and Piano (Gibbs Williams). Unknowingly we had no knowledge that we were on the cutting edge of what would soon be an explosion of worldwide bands. 

          In is in this memorable context that I wish to share an album of some of those unforgettable songs which best seem to celebrate the richness not only of those glorious days from the 9th to the 12th grade, but all the years that have too quickly passed - as well as the years that are yet to come. It is unfortunate that we never recorded our iconic sounds. The best I can offer with the goal in mind of capturing the sounds we made are my original arrangements made on my Yamaha synthesizer. The songs we played were standards from the forties and fifties. I have titled this compilation Nostalgia.

                               

"NOSTALGIA" -  65 th REUNION - MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS of 55

 Moon Over Miami , Ebb Tide, Star Dust, It Might As Well Be Spring, Teguilla, The Hucklebuck, Five Foot Two, Somewhere Along the Way, Im In The Mood For Love, Again, Blue Moon, Miami Beach Rhumba, Because of You, Rock Around the Clock, Down By The Riverside, Tammy's In Love, Where Is Your Heart, Don't Blame Me, If I Loved You, I'll Take Manhattan, The Man I Love, A Secret Love, Autumn Leaves, Summer Time, Mona LIsa, Take the A Train,

Perfidia, It's No Sin, It Had To Be You, For Me And My Gal, Thrill Me, You're Just In Love, Yellow Bird, Canadian Sunset, A Taste Of Honey, Too Young, Saint Louis Blues, My Foolish Heart, You Belong To Me, Sleepy Time Gal, Body and Soul, The Nearness Of You, Misty, Sweet Georgia Brown, Blue Skies, Tenderly, Some Enchanted Evening, Bali High, Bewitched, Once Upon A Time, As Time Time Goes By, Aways, Fight Song Of The Miami Beach Hight Marching Band A and B. 

      I know all was not perfect then as we were all struggling to survive adolescence so those days were hardly always serene. Yet, there was, and still is for me and I imagine for many of my class mates, a certain undeniable 'specialness' about our class which for many of us still acts like a permanent magnet pulling us back again and again to re-unite. 

      As for me, if we had been recognized as ground-breaking I am certain our lives at least vocationally would have taken a much different route. However, I can honestly say that I am happy to being a still practicing psychoanalyst in New York City - a happily married husband and father having started our own dynasty of four grandchildren.

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]]> <![CDATA["NOSTALGIA" - Miami Beach High School Class of 55 Album#2]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:33:48 GMT 57:51 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46910995 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/album-2 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f8 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b THE ORIGIN OF THIS MUSIC:Created by Gibbs Williams  It is hard to believe it has been decades since I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. It is even harder to believe that I received an invitation to attend the 65th reunion.... full Created by Gibbs Williams

 It is hard to believe it has been decades since I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. It is even harder to believe that I received an invitation to attend the 65th reunion. Unfortunately, with the covid pandemic still in the air, although vaccinated, I thought it prudent better to pass up this event hoping conditions fare more salutary for the 70th. Although disappointed I would miss the reunion I was struck by a wave of pleasurable nostalgia.

           Recalling those the best of those glorious days I remember the feelings of the cool Miami Beach breezes enveloping us on our weekly Friday night dances in the patio of our high school. All who attended seemed hypnotized with feelings of a pervasive feeling of at-one-ment in which we collectively bathed in what was then and even now experienced as our own unique mixture of heroin- like- atmosphere. This natural high was experienced by many of us as nothing short of pure unadulterated nostalgia. Nostalgia then and now was like our living in a collective commune protecting us from what probably would have been experienced as overwhelming normal adolescent pain if we had been open to feeling it. 

I was especially nostalgic remembering my self and four other guys daring to form a small combo good enough to play at all of the school dances. We even played well enough that every New Years Eve a Miami Beach Hotel hired us to perform. Our Small combo consisted of Drums (Marvin Guccion), Bass (John Schaffer), Trombone (Peter Weill), Trumpet (Kenny Kupper) and Piano (Gibbs Williams). Unknowingly we had no knowledge that we were on the cutting edge of what would soon be an explosion of worldwide bands. 

          In is in this memorable context that I wish to share an album of some of those unforgettable songs which best seem to celebrate the richness not only of those glorious days from the 9th to the 12th grade, but all the years that have too quickly passed - as well as the years that are yet to come. It is unfortunate that we never recorded our iconic sounds. The best I can offer with the goal in mind of capturing the sounds we made are my original arrangements made on my Yamaha synthesizer. The songs we played were standards from the forties and fifties. I have titled this compilation Nostalgia.

                               

"NOSTALGIA" -  65 th REUNION - MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS of 55

Album1

 Moon Over Miami , Ebb Tide, Star Dust, It Might As Well Be Spring, Teguilla, The Hucklebuck, Five Foot Two, Somewhere Along the Way, Im In The Mood For Love, Again, Blue Moon, Miami Beach Rhumba, Because of You, Rock Around the Clock, Down By The Riverside, Tammy's In Love, Where Is Your Heart, Don't Blame Me, If I Loved You, I'll Take Manhattan, The Man I Love, A Secret Love, Autumn Leaves, Summer Time, Mona LIsa, Take the A Train,

 Album 2

Perfidia, It's No Sin, It Had To Be You, For Me And My Gal, Thrill Me, You're Just In Love, Yellow Bird, Canadian Sunset, A Taste Of Honey, Too Young, Saint Louis Blues, My Foolish Heart, You Belong To Me, Sleepy Time Gal, Body and Soul, The Nearness Of You, Misty, Sweet Georgia Brown, Blue Skies, Tenderly, Some Enchanted Evening, Bali High, Bewitched, Once Upon A Time, As Time Time Goes By, Aways, Fight Song Of The Miami Beach Hight Marching Band A and B. 

      I know all was not perfect then as we were all struggling to survive adolescence so those days were hardly always serene. Yet, there was, and still is for me and I imagine for many of my class mates, a certain undeniable 'specialness' about our class which for many of us still acts like a permanent magnet pulling us back again and again to re-unite. 

      As for me, if we had been recognized as ground-breaking I am certain our lives at least vocationally would have taken a much different route. However, I can honestly say that I am happy to being a still practicing psychoanalyst in New York City - a happily married husband and father having started our own dynasty of four grandchildren.

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]]> Created by Gibbs Williams

 It is hard to believe it has been decades since I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. It is even harder to believe that I received an invitation to attend the 65th reunion. Unfortunately, with the covid pandemic still in the air, although vaccinated, I thought it prudent better to pass up this event hoping conditions fare more salutary for the 70th. Although disappointed I would miss the reunion I was struck by a wave of pleasurable nostalgia.

           Recalling those the best of those glorious days I remember the feelings of the cool Miami Beach breezes enveloping us on our weekly Friday night dances in the patio of our high school. All who attended seemed hypnotized with feelings of a pervasive feeling of at-one-ment in which we collectively bathed in what was then and even now experienced as our own unique mixture of heroin- like- atmosphere. This natural high was experienced by many of us as nothing short of pure unadulterated nostalgia. Nostalgia then and now was like our living in a collective commune protecting us from what probably would have been experienced as overwhelming normal adolescent pain if we had been open to feeling it. 

I was especially nostalgic remembering my self and four other guys daring to form a small combo good enough to play at all of the school dances. We even played well enough that every New Years Eve a Miami Beach Hotel hired us to perform. Our Small combo consisted of Drums (Marvin Guccion), Bass (John Schaffer), Trombone (Peter Weill), Trumpet (Kenny Kupper) and Piano (Gibbs Williams). Unknowingly we had no knowledge that we were on the cutting edge of what would soon be an explosion of worldwide bands. 

          In is in this memorable context that I wish to share an album of some of those unforgettable songs which best seem to celebrate the richness not only of those glorious days from the 9th to the 12th grade, but all the years that have too quickly passed - as well as the years that are yet to come. It is unfortunate that we never recorded our iconic sounds. The best I can offer with the goal in mind of capturing the sounds we made are my original arrangements made on my Yamaha synthesizer. The songs we played were standards from the forties and fifties. I have titled this compilation Nostalgia.

                               

"NOSTALGIA" -  65 th REUNION - MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS of 55

Album1

 Moon Over Miami , Ebb Tide, Star Dust, It Might As Well Be Spring, Teguilla, The Hucklebuck, Five Foot Two, Somewhere Along the Way, Im In The Mood For Love, Again, Blue Moon, Miami Beach Rhumba, Because of You, Rock Around the Clock, Down By The Riverside, Tammy's In Love, Where Is Your Heart, Don't Blame Me, If I Loved You, I'll Take Manhattan, The Man I Love, A Secret Love, Autumn Leaves, Summer Time, Mona LIsa, Take the A Train,

 Album 2

Perfidia, It's No Sin, It Had To Be You, For Me And My Gal, Thrill Me, You're Just In Love, Yellow Bird, Canadian Sunset, A Taste Of Honey, Too Young, Saint Louis Blues, My Foolish Heart, You Belong To Me, Sleepy Time Gal, Body and Soul, The Nearness Of You, Misty, Sweet Georgia Brown, Blue Skies, Tenderly, Some Enchanted Evening, Bali High, Bewitched, Once Upon A Time, As Time Time Goes By, Aways, Fight Song Of The Miami Beach Hight Marching Band A and B. 

      I know all was not perfect then as we were all struggling to survive adolescence so those days were hardly always serene. Yet, there was, and still is for me and I imagine for many of my class mates, a certain undeniable 'specialness' about our class which for many of us still acts like a permanent magnet pulling us back again and again to re-unite. 

      As for me, if we had been recognized as ground-breaking I am certain our lives at least vocationally would have taken a much different route. However, I can honestly say that I am happy to being a still practicing psychoanalyst in New York City - a happily married husband and father having started our own dynasty of four grandchildren.

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]]> Ambient Modern Classical Music Elskavon Ambient Modern Classical Music Elskavon Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:48:45 GMT 37:31 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46264589 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/elskavon-release-full-album-ambient-mode 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2f9 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
Ambient music has always been able to create opportunities for listeners to interpret emotions in a variety of ways, and any one song can mean something so different from one set of ears to the next. For Chris, inspiration for these songs arrives in a similar fashion. It comes from all sorts of angles - love and friendship, hope and doubt, life and death.

Residents of Minnesota know the drastic difference of the four calendar seasons all too well. Summer in the “land of 10,000 lakes” is overwhelmingly beautiful, while winter is, to say the least, frigid. While certainly bound to be diverse in interpretation, 'Release' was originally inspired by the many Minnesota winters Chris has experienced. It is the first of a double album. A spring version will follow, after a predictably chilled few months.
Whatever the interpretation, whatever the emotions evoked, whatever the meaning perceived, listeners are encouraged to allow Elskavon's Release to become a soundtrack to the freedom of letting go and the beauty of holding on.

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Ambient music has always been able to create opportunities for listeners to interpret emotions in a variety of ways, and any one song can mean something so different from one set of ears to the next. For Chris, inspiration for these songs arrives in a similar fashion. It comes from all sorts of angles - love and friendship, hope and doubt, life and death.

Residents of Minnesota know the drastic difference of the four calendar seasons all too well. Summer in the “land of 10,000 lakes” is overwhelmingly beautiful, while winter is, to say the least, frigid. While certainly bound to be diverse in interpretation, 'Release' was originally inspired by the many Minnesota winters Chris has experienced. It is the first of a double album. A spring version will follow, after a predictably chilled few months.
Whatever the interpretation, whatever the emotions evoked, whatever the meaning perceived, listeners are encouraged to allow Elskavon's Release to become a soundtrack to the freedom of letting go and the beauty of holding on.

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]]> Baroque Music from Bach and Vivaldi Baroque Music from Bach and Vivaldi Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:52:13 GMT 26:43 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45968890 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/bach-vivaldi-the-best-of-baroque-music 634c42cc6c25b10011c1b2fa 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full If you were to distinguish between the two of them, how would you do it? From what I hear in Vivaldi's music, especially his sacred music abound with fifth progressions, there is an underlying 'need' or yearning, yet there is an overwhelming recognition of our place in this world. Vivaldi, unlike Bach, realizes that we are lesser beings of God and nothing can change this, despite an 'insatiable need to'. Bach, however, tries to elevate us onto the same standing as God through his music with the assumption that a route to the divine is possible. There is no route to the divine in Vivaldi's music and his music is quite parodistic, assuming there is, when there isn't.

So although I appreciate the intellectual and spiritual magnificence of Bach's music, his music tells me he aspired to sit on the throne of the Divine, alongside God in heaven, which no human being can do, nor has the right to do because we are God's puppets and he our puppeteer. The difference is, Vivaldi's recognizes this whereas Bach does not. In other words, Vivaldi knocks on the gates of heaven, awaiting an answer from God but never receives one. Bach, however, arrogantly strides through the gates, thinking he is God's equal and therefore, takes the leap of faith Vivaldi could never take.

Vivaldi is like the crying child in the corner whom you feel sorry for. Bach is the fatherly figure who comforts this child. And I think Bach was so heavily influenced by Vivaldi for this reason. He found his long lost crying child. Vivaldi was apart of Bach he knew he had inside of himself because listening to the opening of his Easter Oratorio, I know for sure Bach had a strong dormant sense of opera but, for reasons which I am sure you will explain, didn't elaborate on it as Vivaldi was able to in his music.

This is a subjective opinion

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]]> If you were to distinguish between the two of them, how would you do it? From what I hear in Vivaldi's music, especially his sacred music abound with fifth progressions, there is an underlying 'need' or yearning, yet there is an overwhelming recognition of our place in this world. Vivaldi, unlike Bach, realizes that we are lesser beings of God and nothing can change this, despite an 'insatiable need to'. Bach, however, tries to elevate us onto the same standing as God through his music with the assumption that a route to the divine is possible. There is no route to the divine in Vivaldi's music and his music is quite parodistic, assuming there is, when there isn't.

So although I appreciate the intellectual and spiritual magnificence of Bach's music, his music tells me he aspired to sit on the throne of the Divine, alongside God in heaven, which no human being can do, nor has the right to do because we are God's puppets and he our puppeteer. The difference is, Vivaldi's recognizes this whereas Bach does not. In other words, Vivaldi knocks on the gates of heaven, awaiting an answer from God but never receives one. Bach, however, arrogantly strides through the gates, thinking he is God's equal and therefore, takes the leap of faith Vivaldi could never take.

Vivaldi is like the crying child in the corner whom you feel sorry for. Bach is the fatherly figure who comforts this child. And I think Bach was so heavily influenced by Vivaldi for this reason. He found his long lost crying child. Vivaldi was apart of Bach he knew he had inside of himself because listening to the opening of his Easter Oratorio, I know for sure Bach had a strong dormant sense of opera but, for reasons which I am sure you will explain, didn't elaborate on it as Vivaldi was able to in his music.

This is a subjective opinion

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]]> Classical Piano Trio no. 1, Op. 8 Classical Piano Trio no. 1, Op. 8 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:26:52 GMT 34:23 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45829098 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-trio-no-1-op-8 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b2fb 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Chamber music is a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments—traditionally a group that could fit in a palace chamber or a large room. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small number of... full

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]]> Brahms - Symphony No 1 in C minor Brahms - Symphony No 1 in C minor Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:57:42 GMT 44:38 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45802645 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/brahms-symphony-no-1-in-c-minor-op-68-ja 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b2fc 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Johannes BrahmsJohannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg into a Lutheran family, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna. He is sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and... full Johannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg into a Lutheran family, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna. He is sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the "Three Bs" of music, a comment originally made by the nineteenth-century conductor Hans von Bülow

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]]> Johannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg into a Lutheran family, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna. He is sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the "Three Bs" of music, a comment originally made by the nineteenth-century conductor Hans von Bülow

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]]> Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047_ I. (No Tempo Indicated) Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047_ I. (No Tempo Indicated) Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:56:56 GMT 5:54 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45728808 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/brandenburg-concerto-no-2-in-f-major-bwv_1 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b2fd 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721. They are widely regarded as some of the best orchestral compositions of the... full

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]]> J. S. Bach - Brandenburg Concertos J. S. Bach - Brandenburg Concertos Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:51:50 GMT 1:32:52 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45728836 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/j-s-bach-brandenburg-concertos 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b2fe 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full The first movement can also be found as the sinfonia of a later cantata Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV 52, but in a version without the piccolo violin that is closer to Sinfonia BWV 1046a. The third movement was used as the opening chorus of the cantata Vereinigte Zwietracht der wechselnden Saiten, BWV 207, where the horns are replaced by trumpets.

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]]> The first movement can also be found as the sinfonia of a later cantata Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV 52, but in a version without the piccolo violin that is closer to Sinfonia BWV 1046a. The third movement was used as the opening chorus of the cantata Vereinigte Zwietracht der wechselnden Saiten, BWV 207, where the horns are replaced by trumpets.

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]]> Classical Music For Studying (Vol) #3 Classical Music For Studying (Vol) #3 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:02:29 GMT 49:44 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45669156 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/classical-miusic-for-studying-vol-3 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b2ff 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b 6 Great Reasons to Study MusicSubmitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music.... full Submitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/

Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.

IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.
Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.

IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.

IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.
If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.
If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.

IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.
Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.

IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.
The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.

As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too.

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Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.

IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.
Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.

IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.

IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.
If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.
If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.

IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.
Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.

IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.
The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.

As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too.

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]]> Classical Music For Studying (Vol) # 2 Classical Music For Studying (Vol) # 2 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:58:32 GMT 1:12:56 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45668945 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/classical-miusic-for-studying-vol-2 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b300 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b 6 Great Reasons to Study MusicSubmitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music.... full Submitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/

Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.

IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.
Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.

IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.

IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.
If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.
If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.

IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.
Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.

IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.
The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.

As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too.

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Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.

IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.
Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.

IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.

IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.
If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.
If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.

IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.
Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.

IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.
The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.

As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too.

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]]> Classical Music For Studying (Vol)#1 Classical Music For Studying (Vol)#1 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:19:35 GMT 1:13:22 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45639631 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/7384473-1623957406-2 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b301 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b 6 Great Reasons to Study MusicSubmitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music.... full Submitted by: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/

Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.

IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.
Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.

IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.

IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.
If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.
If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.

IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.
Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.

IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.
The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.

As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too.

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Many students and their parents think that you should only study music if you seem to have an innate gift for it, but the truth is, anyone and everyone can study music. In fact, studying music, regardless of your musical skill level, has a number of mental and psychological benefits to offer. Here are six reasons why everyone should study music.

IT SHARPENS YOUR MEMORY.
Many young students gain their first experiences with memorization by practicing and performing musical pieces. Students hone their memorization skills and strengthen their muscle memory through musical practice.

IT OFFERS A CREATIVE OUTLET.
Those who study singing or playing an instrument often use their practice as a wholesome creative outlet for their emotions. The impact that music can have on our emotions is remarkable and might even play a role in relieving stress and anxiety.

IT TEACHES DISCIPLINE.
If you want to instill a strong sense of discipline in your child, providing your child a musical instrument is a great place to start. Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the most tangible ways you can learn the importance of discipline, as your musical skills will only progress if you are willing to practice.

IT STRENGTHENS THE MIND OVERALL.
If you’re looking to improve your overall performance in school, music study can help you get there. Studies have shown that those who study music perform better in a variety of subjects, including math, science, reading, and language. Students in music appreciation courses also tend to perform better on the SAT, earning an average of 63 points higher on the verbal section and 44 points higher on the math section.

IT FOSTERS TEAMWORK.
Often students are taught music in a group environment, such as a choir, band, or orchestra, where they must work together to perform larger, more complex pieces of music. This is a great way for students to learn how to contribute their own talents while depending on other students to create something great.

IT IS AVAILABLE TO NOVICES OR EXPERTS.
The study of music is much more than learning how to sing or play an instrument. In our middle school Music Connections course, for example, students explore how music affects culture, develop analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigate the various purposes of music. In our high school Music Theory course students learn how to read music and hone their listening skills by learning how to recognize intervals and tonality. Beginners and advanced students can find a music course to fit their needs.

As you can see, studying music can have a significant impact on students and their ability to memorize, to increase creativity, to improve discipline, mental capacity, and their opportunity for collaboration. Music classes are available for students of all talent levels, too.

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]]> Wagner - Some of His Classics Wagner - Some of His Classics Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:28:05 GMT 2:32:09 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45638139 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-best-of-wagner 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b302 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas. Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works. Initially... full Wagner realised these ideas most fully in the first half of the four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen. His compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex textures, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs—musical phrases associated with individual characters, places, ideas, or plot elements

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]]> Brahms - Piano Sonata Brahms - Piano Sonata Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:09:19 GMT 1:56:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45629100 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/brahms-piano-sonata 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b303 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Johannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg into a Lutheran family, he spent much of his professional life in Vienna. He is sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven... full

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]]> Classical Music To Chill A Barking and Nervous Dog (+2 hours) Classical Music To Chill A Barking and Nervous Dog (+2 hours) Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:05:54 GMT 2:37:50 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45584014 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/decrease-barking-and-howling-from-your-d 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b304 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
Recent studies have shown that playing music reduces stress in dogs at animal shelters, with less barking, lower respiratory rates and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, as the effect music has on human emotions has been a subject of study for quite some time. Music therapy is used as a natural anti-anxiety remedy and to help with sleep disorders, and it’s easy to use the same technique for your puppy or adult dog.

Your dog can benefit from music in a variety of situations, including:

puppy-sleeping-to-calming-music
During the adjustment period after you first bring home a new puppy or dog.
Whenever you leave your dog home alone.*
When your dog spends time in their crate, puppy zone, or in their safe space.
During thunderstorms or fireworks.
Helping a restless puppy or dog fall asleep.
At the veterinary clinic during exams.
While riding in the car to help ease travel anxiety.

Using Music to Help Prevent Barking
If your dog barks at any noise they hear outside, you can play music (or turn on a fan or white noise machine) to help mask the sounds. It’s normal for dogs to alert bark when they hear something outside, and noise masking can be a great management tool. This can lessen the amount of barking your dog does while alone or at nighttime — something you (and your neighbors) will appreciate.

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Recent studies have shown that playing music reduces stress in dogs at animal shelters, with less barking, lower respiratory rates and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, as the effect music has on human emotions has been a subject of study for quite some time. Music therapy is used as a natural anti-anxiety remedy and to help with sleep disorders, and it’s easy to use the same technique for your puppy or adult dog.

Your dog can benefit from music in a variety of situations, including:

puppy-sleeping-to-calming-music
During the adjustment period after you first bring home a new puppy or dog.
Whenever you leave your dog home alone.*
When your dog spends time in their crate, puppy zone, or in their safe space.
During thunderstorms or fireworks.
Helping a restless puppy or dog fall asleep.
At the veterinary clinic during exams.
While riding in the car to help ease travel anxiety.

Using Music to Help Prevent Barking
If your dog barks at any noise they hear outside, you can play music (or turn on a fan or white noise machine) to help mask the sounds. It’s normal for dogs to alert bark when they hear something outside, and noise masking can be a great management tool. This can lessen the amount of barking your dog does while alone or at nighttime — something you (and your neighbors) will appreciate.

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]]> Mozart - Classical Music to Calm Sleeping Babies Mozart - Classical Music to Calm Sleeping Babies Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:11:30 GMT 3:01:57 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45583536 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/mozart-for-babies-brain-development-clas_1 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b305 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Mozart Effect refers to a popular scientific theory that listening to Mozart’s compositions (and other classical music) will increase spatial intelligence. Most studies focus on children and their reactions when listening.In 1993, psychologist... full
In 1993, psychologist Francis Rauscher created an experiment to test the relevance of listening to music and test-taking. He sat 36 college students in a room and played them 10 minutes of a Mozart Piano Sonata. After doing so, they were told to take a test of spatial reasoning (mentally manipulating objects and imagining them in different locations and positions).

Rauscher then took a group of students and played 10 minutes of silence and 10 minutes of a monotone voice. A spatial reasoning test was given after both recordings to each of the groups.

The results showed that the students scored significantly higher on the tests after listening to Mozart’s Sonata -- opening the floor to hundreds of new experiments.

After the news got out about Rauscher’s experiment, the theory was quickly distorted by the media.

"Generalizing these results to children is one of the first things that went wrong. Somehow or another the myth started exploding that children that listen to classical music from a young age will do better on the SAT, they'll score better on intelligence tests in general, and so forth.” -- Francis Rauscher

A common misconception is that the original experiment proves the effect of classical music on general intelligence, but Rauscher only tested for spatial.

Although Rauscher did not intend her results to apply to early childhood development theories, that did not stop other researches from connecting the dots.

According to the New York Times, playing Mozart does not result in a big gap between children’s spatial testing, but music involvement does.

Dr. Hetland, a cognitive psychologist, conducted 15 studies with 700 preschool and elementary age children that showed this to be true. The children received 15 minute periods of active musical instruction weekly. The control group of children either received arithmetic instruction or no instruction.

The analysis showed a large gap in spatial reasoning scores between the control group and those who had musical instruction, larger than that of the Mozart Effect’s results.

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In 1993, psychologist Francis Rauscher created an experiment to test the relevance of listening to music and test-taking. He sat 36 college students in a room and played them 10 minutes of a Mozart Piano Sonata. After doing so, they were told to take a test of spatial reasoning (mentally manipulating objects and imagining them in different locations and positions).

Rauscher then took a group of students and played 10 minutes of silence and 10 minutes of a monotone voice. A spatial reasoning test was given after both recordings to each of the groups.

The results showed that the students scored significantly higher on the tests after listening to Mozart’s Sonata -- opening the floor to hundreds of new experiments.

After the news got out about Rauscher’s experiment, the theory was quickly distorted by the media.

"Generalizing these results to children is one of the first things that went wrong. Somehow or another the myth started exploding that children that listen to classical music from a young age will do better on the SAT, they'll score better on intelligence tests in general, and so forth.” -- Francis Rauscher

A common misconception is that the original experiment proves the effect of classical music on general intelligence, but Rauscher only tested for spatial.

Although Rauscher did not intend her results to apply to early childhood development theories, that did not stop other researches from connecting the dots.

According to the New York Times, playing Mozart does not result in a big gap between children’s spatial testing, but music involvement does.

Dr. Hetland, a cognitive psychologist, conducted 15 studies with 700 preschool and elementary age children that showed this to be true. The children received 15 minute periods of active musical instruction weekly. The control group of children either received arithmetic instruction or no instruction.

The analysis showed a large gap in spatial reasoning scores between the control group and those who had musical instruction, larger than that of the Mozart Effect’s results.

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]]> Beethoven-Some of His Best-Symphonies #3 Beethoven-Some of His Best-Symphonies #3 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:03:28 GMT 1:51:03 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45570894 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-best-of-beethoven 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b306 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Ludwig van Beethoven, (baptized December 17, 1770, Bonn, archbishopric of Cologne [Germany]—died March 26, 1827, Vienna, Austria), German composer, the predominant musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras.... full
Widely regarded as the greatest composer who ever lived, Ludwig van Beethoven dominates a period of musical history as no one else before or since. Rooted in the Classical traditions of Joseph Haydn and Mozart, his art reaches out to encompass the new spirit of humanism and incipient nationalism expressed in the works of Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, his elder contemporaries in the world of literature; the stringently redefined moral imperatives of Kant; and the ideals of the French Revolution, with its passionate concern for the freedom and dignity of the individual. He revealed more vividly than any of his predecessors the power of music to convey a philosophy of life without the aid of a spoken text; and in certain of his compositions is to be found the strongest assertion of the human will in all music, if not in all art. Though not himself a Romantic, he became the fountainhead of much that characterized the work of the Romantics who followed him, especially in his ideal of program or illustrative music, which he defined in connection with his Sixth (Pastoral) Symphony as “more an expression of emotion than painting.” In musical form he was a considerable innovator, widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet, while in the Ninth Symphony he combined the worlds of vocal and instrumental music in a manner never before attempted. His personal life was marked by a heroic struggle against encroaching deafness, and some of his most important works were composed during the last 10 years of his life when he was quite unable to hear. In an age that saw the decline of court and church patronage, he not only maintained himself from the sale and publication of his works but also was the first musician to receive a salary with no duties other than to compose how and when he felt inclined.

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Widely regarded as the greatest composer who ever lived, Ludwig van Beethoven dominates a period of musical history as no one else before or since. Rooted in the Classical traditions of Joseph Haydn and Mozart, his art reaches out to encompass the new spirit of humanism and incipient nationalism expressed in the works of Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, his elder contemporaries in the world of literature; the stringently redefined moral imperatives of Kant; and the ideals of the French Revolution, with its passionate concern for the freedom and dignity of the individual. He revealed more vividly than any of his predecessors the power of music to convey a philosophy of life without the aid of a spoken text; and in certain of his compositions is to be found the strongest assertion of the human will in all music, if not in all art. Though not himself a Romantic, he became the fountainhead of much that characterized the work of the Romantics who followed him, especially in his ideal of program or illustrative music, which he defined in connection with his Sixth (Pastoral) Symphony as “more an expression of emotion than painting.” In musical form he was a considerable innovator, widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet, while in the Ninth Symphony he combined the worlds of vocal and instrumental music in a manner never before attempted. His personal life was marked by a heroic struggle against encroaching deafness, and some of his most important works were composed during the last 10 years of his life when he was quite unable to hear. In an age that saw the decline of court and church patronage, he not only maintained himself from the sale and publication of his works but also was the first musician to receive a salary with no duties other than to compose how and when he felt inclined.

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]]> <![CDATA[Pachelbel's Canon In D]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:53:31 GMT 1:02:28 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45551705 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/canon-in-d-pachelbels-canon-1-hour-versi 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b307 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
Pachelbel's Canon is an accompanied canon by the German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel in his Canon and Gigue for 3 violins and basso continuo. It is sometimes called Canon and Gigue in D or Canon in D. Neither the date nor the circumstances of its composition are known, and the oldest surviving manuscript copy of the piece dates from the 19th century. Like his other works, Pachelbel's Canon went out of style, and remained in obscurity for centuries. A 1968 arrangement and recording of it by the Jean-François Paillard chamber orchestra gained popularity over the next decade, and in the 1970s the piece began to be recorded by many ensembles; by the early 1980s its presence as background music was deemed inescapable. From the 1970s onward, elements of the piece, especially its chord progression, were used in a variety of pop songs. Since the 1980s, it has also been used frequently in weddings and funeral ceremonies in the Western world.

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Pachelbel's Canon is an accompanied canon by the German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel in his Canon and Gigue for 3 violins and basso continuo. It is sometimes called Canon and Gigue in D or Canon in D. Neither the date nor the circumstances of its composition are known, and the oldest surviving manuscript copy of the piece dates from the 19th century. Like his other works, Pachelbel's Canon went out of style, and remained in obscurity for centuries. A 1968 arrangement and recording of it by the Jean-François Paillard chamber orchestra gained popularity over the next decade, and in the 1970s the piece began to be recorded by many ensembles; by the early 1980s its presence as background music was deemed inescapable. From the 1970s onward, elements of the piece, especially its chord progression, were used in a variety of pop songs. Since the 1980s, it has also been used frequently in weddings and funeral ceremonies in the Western world.

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]]> Handel - Messiah - London Philharmonic (Full Concerto) Handel - Messiah - London Philharmonic (Full Concerto) Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:29:55 GMT 2:23:50 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45526565 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/handel-messiah-by-london-philharmonic-co 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b308 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b George Frideric (or Frederick) Handel baptised Georg Friederich Händel,; 23 February 1685 – 14 April 1759 was a German-born Baroque composer becoming well known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concertos. Handel received... full
Handel started three commercial opera companies to supply the English nobility with Italian opera. In 1737 he had a physical breakdown, changed direction creatively, and addressed the middle class and made a transition to English choral works. After his success with Messiah (1742), he never composed an Italian opera again. His orchestral Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks remain steadfastly popular.[6] Almost blind, he died in 1759, a respected and rich man, and was given a state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Handel composed more than forty opera serias over a period of more than thirty years. Since the late 1960s, interest in Handel's music has grown. The musicologist Winton Dean wrote that "Handel was not only a great composer; he was a dramatic genius of the first order." His music exerted a strong influence on Classical-era composers, including Mozart and Beethoven.

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Handel started three commercial opera companies to supply the English nobility with Italian opera. In 1737 he had a physical breakdown, changed direction creatively, and addressed the middle class and made a transition to English choral works. After his success with Messiah (1742), he never composed an Italian opera again. His orchestral Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks remain steadfastly popular.[6] Almost blind, he died in 1759, a respected and rich man, and was given a state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Handel composed more than forty opera serias over a period of more than thirty years. Since the late 1960s, interest in Handel's music has grown. The musicologist Winton Dean wrote that "Handel was not only a great composer; he was a dramatic genius of the first order." His music exerted a strong influence on Classical-era composers, including Mozart and Beethoven.

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]]> <![CDATA[Gabriel Fauré's Impromptu for Harp Op.86 -]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:38:40 GMT 8:20 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45486167 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/gabriel-faures-impromptu-for-harp-op-86- 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b309 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Gabriel FauréGabriel Urbain Fauré was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. Among his best-known works are his... full Gabriel Urbain Fauré was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. Among his best-known works are his Pavane, Requiem, Sicilienne, nocturnes for piano and the songs "Après un rêve" and "Clair de lune". Although his best-known and most accessible compositions are generally his earlier ones, Fauré composed many of his most highly regarded works in his later years, in a more harmonically and melodically complex style. Fauré was born into a cultured but not especially musical family. His talent became clear when he was a small boy. At the age of nine, he was sent to the Ecole Niedermeyer music college in Paris, where he was trained to be a church organist and choirmaster. Among his teachers was Camille Saint-Saëns, who became a lifelong friend.

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]]> Gabriel Urbain Fauré was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. Among his best-known works are his Pavane, Requiem, Sicilienne, nocturnes for piano and the songs "Après un rêve" and "Clair de lune". Although his best-known and most accessible compositions are generally his earlier ones, Fauré composed many of his most highly regarded works in his later years, in a more harmonically and melodically complex style. Fauré was born into a cultured but not especially musical family. His talent became clear when he was a small boy. At the age of nine, he was sent to the Ecole Niedermeyer music college in Paris, where he was trained to be a church organist and choirmaster. Among his teachers was Camille Saint-Saëns, who became a lifelong friend.

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]]> Debussy Inspirations Debussy Inspirations Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:55:49 GMT 1:47:15 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45471462 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-best-of-debussy 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b30a 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Claude #Debussy was a French composer. He is sometimes seen as the first Impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born to a family of... full

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]]> Classical Music and Hip-Hop - Strange Bed Fellows Classical Music and Hip-Hop - Strange Bed Fellows Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:50:20 GMT 47:14 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45457921 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/hip-hop-beats-vs-classical-music-greates 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b30b 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b HIP HOPHip hop or hip-hop is a culture and art movement that was created by African Americans, Latino Americans and Caribbean Americans in the Bronx, New York City. The origin of the name is often disputed. It is also argued as to whether hip hop... full Hip hop or hip-hop is a culture and art movement that was created by African Americans, Latino Americans and Caribbean Americans in the Bronx, New York City. The origin of the name is often disputed. It is also argued as to whether hip hop started in the South or West Bronx

CLASSICAL MUSIC
Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, generally considered to have begun in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the late 5th century CE and continuing to present day

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CLASSICAL MUSIC
Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, generally considered to have begun in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the late 5th century CE and continuing to present day

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]]> Classical Music for 2021 Classical Music for 2021 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:51:28 GMT 2:59:16 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45426624 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/30-most-beautiful-pieces-of-classical-mu 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b30c 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b In today’s world, it is increasingly essential to take a moment to relax, unwind and invest significant energy for yourself. This exceptional collection of delightful and serene adagio music will help you do just that. It is great for relieving bad... full
Adagio music meaning
Adagio is a tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM). The passage having this mark is often the second movement of sonatas and symphonies in classical music, but it can be a stand-alone music piece. Here, A generous selection of the best adagios in the world, Some melodies are instantly recognizable ones, because they was used in many tv series, movies and songs

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Adagio music meaning
Adagio is a tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM). The passage having this mark is often the second movement of sonatas and symphonies in classical music, but it can be a stand-alone music piece. Here, A generous selection of the best adagios in the world, Some melodies are instantly recognizable ones, because they was used in many tv series, movies and songs

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]]> Celtic Forest Music – Adrian von Ziegler - The Force Of Nature Celtic Forest Music – Adrian von Ziegler - The Force Of Nature Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:05:24 GMT 1:15:33 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45342834 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/celtic-forest-music-the-force-of-nature- 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b30d 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Celtic music is a broad grouping of music genres that evolved out of the folk music traditions of the Celtic people of Western Europe. It refers to both orally-transmitted traditional music and recorded music and the styles vary considerably to... full

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]]> Mozart - Alla Turca _Turkish March Mozart - Alla Turca _Turkish March Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:17:56 GMT 1:05:23 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45315572 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/mozart-alla-turca-turkish-march-1-hour-c 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b30e 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period. Born in Salzburg, in the Holy Roman Empire, Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest... full

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]]> Mozart Classical Music for Babies-Lullabies for Sleeping Mozart Classical Music for Babies-Lullabies for Sleeping Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:17:05 GMT 3:00:00 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45187270 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/mozart-for-babies-brain-development-clas 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b30f 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full
DOES LISTENING TO MUSIC WHEN YOU'RE PREGNANT AFFECT BABY IN THE WOMB?
Parents obviously want the best for their little ones, and providing an enriched prenatal environment is a good way to get started. But experts don’t agree on whether playing music while you’re pregnant has any positive impact on baby’s cognitive development. We do know that a fetus' hearing develops by the end of the second trimester, so in fact, celebrating your obsession with Mozart too often could theoretically disrupt your little one's sleep. Not to mention that getting too hung up on playing classical music while your baby is still in the womb could be the earliest form of overcontrolling parenting.

Thus far, we have no reason to believe that playing music for your baby-to-be is going to get him straight As or membership to Mensa — but that doesn’t mean it’s not worthwhile. Singing him lullabies in utero or stroking your tummy while listening to Bach is a great way to bond with your baby before he's even born. Plus it fosters an early love for all things music. Just try not to overdo it.

WHAT EFFECTS DOES MUSIC HAVE ON YOUR BABY’S BRAIN?
While there’s no definitive stance on the benefits of playing music while you're pregnant, once your little one enters babyhood, the evidence suggests that music starts to prime the brain from a very young age. By 7 months, babies can detect an underlying beat in music, and by 9 months, they can notice slight differences in timing. Research suggests that music may enhance a baby’s mood, reduce stress and help him fall asleep.

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DOES LISTENING TO MUSIC WHEN YOU'RE PREGNANT AFFECT BABY IN THE WOMB?
Parents obviously want the best for their little ones, and providing an enriched prenatal environment is a good way to get started. But experts don’t agree on whether playing music while you’re pregnant has any positive impact on baby’s cognitive development. We do know that a fetus' hearing develops by the end of the second trimester, so in fact, celebrating your obsession with Mozart too often could theoretically disrupt your little one's sleep. Not to mention that getting too hung up on playing classical music while your baby is still in the womb could be the earliest form of overcontrolling parenting.

Thus far, we have no reason to believe that playing music for your baby-to-be is going to get him straight As or membership to Mensa — but that doesn’t mean it’s not worthwhile. Singing him lullabies in utero or stroking your tummy while listening to Bach is a great way to bond with your baby before he's even born. Plus it fosters an early love for all things music. Just try not to overdo it.

WHAT EFFECTS DOES MUSIC HAVE ON YOUR BABY’S BRAIN?
While there’s no definitive stance on the benefits of playing music while you're pregnant, once your little one enters babyhood, the evidence suggests that music starts to prime the brain from a very young age. By 7 months, babies can detect an underlying beat in music, and by 9 months, they can notice slight differences in timing. Research suggests that music may enhance a baby’s mood, reduce stress and help him fall asleep.

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]]> Händel - Water Music - Akademie für alte Musik Berlin Händel - Water Music - Akademie für alte Musik Berlin Sat, 05 Jun 2021 14:25:45 GMT 54:12 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45177716 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/g-f-haendel-water-music-akademie-fuer-al 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b310 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full The Water Music is a collection of orchestral movements, often published as three suites, composed by George Frideric Handel. It premiered on 17 July 1717, in response to King George I's request for a concert on the River Thames.
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]]> Vivaldi Concerto in F major for 3 violins, strings and harpsichord Vivaldi Concerto in F major for 3 violins, strings and harpsichord Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:23:56 GMT 4:40 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45136241 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/vivaldi-rv31-mn-01-preludio-etc_1 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b311 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (Venice, March 4, 1678 - Vienna, July 28, 1741) was an Italian composer and violinist linked to the environment of the late Venetian Baroque.His father was Giovanni Battista Vivaldi (1655-1736), the son of a tailor from Brescia... full
His father was Giovanni Battista Vivaldi (1655-1736), the son of a tailor from Brescia who had moved to Venice in 1666, where he began his career as a barber and then as a violinist; his mother was called Camilla Calicchio, daughter of a tailor from Pomarico in the province of Matera.

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His father was Giovanni Battista Vivaldi (1655-1736), the son of a tailor from Brescia who had moved to Venice in 1666, where he began his career as a barber and then as a violinist; his mother was called Camilla Calicchio, daughter of a tailor from Pomarico in the province of Matera.

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]]> Maurice Ravel Maurice Ravel Sun, 30 May 2021 21:45:47 GMT 8:50 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45101725 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/ravelle-1 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b312 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Joseph-Maurice Ravel (March 7, 1875 – December 28, 1937) was a French composer of Impressionist music known especially for his melodies, orchestral and instrumental textures and effects. Much of his piano music, chamber music, vocal music and... full
Ravel's piano compositions, such as Jeux d'eau, Miroirs, Le tombeau de Couperin and Gaspard de la nuit, demand considerable virtuosity from the performer, and his orchestral music, including Daphnis et Chloé and his arrangement of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, uses a variety of sound and instrumentation.

Ravel is perhaps known best for his orchestral work Boléro (1928), which he considered trivial and once described as "a piece for orchestra without music."

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Ravel's piano compositions, such as Jeux d'eau, Miroirs, Le tombeau de Couperin and Gaspard de la nuit, demand considerable virtuosity from the performer, and his orchestral music, including Daphnis et Chloé and his arrangement of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, uses a variety of sound and instrumentation.

Ravel is perhaps known best for his orchestral work Boléro (1928), which he considered trivial and once described as "a piece for orchestra without music."

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]]> Ana Vidović - Classical Guitar Ana Vidović - Classical Guitar Fri, 28 May 2021 22:19:37 GMT 1:01:26 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45084108 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/ana-vidovic-full-concert-classical-guita 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b313 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Ana Vidović is a popular Croatian classical guitarist who was born on 8 November 1980. Considering her date of birth, Ana’s age is 40 years old as of 2020. Known for being one of the world’s youngest virtuoso guitarists, she has earned numerous prizes... full
Vidović was born in 1980 and her place of birth is in Karlovac near Zagreb, Croatia. Born to Croatian parents, she started playing guitar from the young age of five. First, she was inspired by her brother named Viktor Vidović (born 1973) who is also a famous classical guitarist. Her sister Silvije Vidovic is also in the musical field known for being a concert pianist. Ana’s father used to be an electric guitar player.

At the age of 8, Ana started performing and by the time she was 11, she was an international performer. She attended the prestigious Academy of Music in Zagreb as the youngest student where Ana learned with Professor Istvan Romer at the age of 13. She earned the invitation from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, the United States to study. She completed her graduation from there in May 2005. Since then, she has been residing there where Ana is working as a private tutor as well.

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Vidović was born in 1980 and her place of birth is in Karlovac near Zagreb, Croatia. Born to Croatian parents, she started playing guitar from the young age of five. First, she was inspired by her brother named Viktor Vidović (born 1973) who is also a famous classical guitarist. Her sister Silvije Vidovic is also in the musical field known for being a concert pianist. Ana’s father used to be an electric guitar player.

At the age of 8, Ana started performing and by the time she was 11, she was an international performer. She attended the prestigious Academy of Music in Zagreb as the youngest student where Ana learned with Professor Istvan Romer at the age of 13. She earned the invitation from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, the United States to study. She completed her graduation from there in May 2005. Since then, she has been residing there where Ana is working as a private tutor as well.

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]]> Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto Fri, 28 May 2021 21:57:53 GMT 11:21 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45083880 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-5-in-cm-op-67-ii-andante-con 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b314 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies, and it is widely considered one of the... full

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]]> Best of Russian Adagios Best of Russian Adagios Wed, 26 May 2021 23:01:53 GMT 1:12:36 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45055387 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/best-of-russian-adagios 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b315 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b This collection of heartfelt adagios includes famous excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, and Glazunov’s Raymonda, Prokoviev’s Cinderella and the famous adagio from Spartacus by Khachaturian. full

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]]> Vivaldi Storm - Portrait of a Lady on Fire Version Vivaldi Storm - Portrait of a Lady on Fire Version Sat, 22 May 2021 15:41:38 GMT 1:01:21 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44970878 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/vivaldi-storm-1-hour-portrait-of-a-lady- 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b316 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full

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]]> George Gershwin Classics-Cuban Overture, Prelude #1, Others George Gershwin Classics-Cuban Overture, Prelude #1, Others Mon, 17 May 2021 17:05:31 GMT 34:16 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44874869 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/george-gershwin-play-classics 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b317 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full Born:
Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz, September 26, 1898, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Died:
July 11, 1937, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place:
Westchester Hills Cemetery

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Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz, September 26, 1898, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Died:
July 11, 1937, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place:
Westchester Hills Cemetery

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]]> Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 (Rubinstein) Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 (Rubinstein) Fri, 14 May 2021 21:02:18 GMT 33:09 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44821190 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/rachmaninoff-piano-concerto-no-2-op-18-r 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b318 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Sergey Rachmaninov was the last, great representative of the Russian Romantic tradition as a composer, but was also a widely and highly celebrated pianist of his time. His piano concertos, the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and his preludes famously... full
Sergey Vasilyevich Rachmaninov, born in Semyonovo, Russia, on April 1, 1873, came from a music-loving, land-owning family; young Sergey's mother fostered the boy's innate talent by giving him his first piano lessons. After a decline in the family fortunes, the Rachmaninovs moved to St. Petersburg, where Sergey studied with Vladimir Delyansky at the Conservatory. As his star continued to rise, Sergey went to the Moscow Conservatory, where he received a sound musical training: piano lessons from the strict disciplinarian Nikolay Zverev and Alexander Siloti (Rachmaninov's cousin), counterpoint with Taneyev, and harmony with Arensky. During his time at the Conservatory, Rachmaninov boarded with Zverev, whose weekly musical Sundays provided the young musician the valuable opportunity to make important contacts and to hear a wide variety of music.

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Sergey Vasilyevich Rachmaninov, born in Semyonovo, Russia, on April 1, 1873, came from a music-loving, land-owning family; young Sergey's mother fostered the boy's innate talent by giving him his first piano lessons. After a decline in the family fortunes, the Rachmaninovs moved to St. Petersburg, where Sergey studied with Vladimir Delyansky at the Conservatory. As his star continued to rise, Sergey went to the Moscow Conservatory, where he received a sound musical training: piano lessons from the strict disciplinarian Nikolay Zverev and Alexander Siloti (Rachmaninov's cousin), counterpoint with Taneyev, and harmony with Arensky. During his time at the Conservatory, Rachmaninov boarded with Zverev, whose weekly musical Sundays provided the young musician the valuable opportunity to make important contacts and to hear a wide variety of music.

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]]> Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi Mon, 10 May 2021 17:15:17 GMT 42:30 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44612409 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/four-seasons-vivaldi 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b319 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Four Seasons (Italian: Le quattro stagioni) is a group of four violin concerti by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Four Seasons (Italian: Le quattro stagioni) is a group of four violin concerti by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. They were written around 1716–1717 and published in 1725 in Amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione (The Contest Between Harmony and Invention).

The Four Seasons is the best known of Vivaldi's works. Though three of the concerti are wholly original, the first, "Spring", borrows patterns from a sinfonia in the first act of Vivaldi's contemporaneous opera Il Giustino. The inspiration for the concertos is not the countryside around Mantua, as initially supposed, where Vivaldi was living at the time, since according to Karl Heller they could have been written as early as 1716–1717, while Vivaldi was engaged with the court of Mantua only in 1718.

They were a revolution in musical conception: in them Vivaldi represented flowing creeks, singing birds (of different species, each specifically characterized), a shepherd and his barking dog, buzzing flies, storms, drunken dancers, hunting parties from both the hunters' and the prey's point of view, frozen landscapes, and warm winter fires.

Unusual for the period, Vivaldi published the concerti with accompanying sonnets (possibly written by the composer himself) that elucidated what it was in the spirit of each season that his music was intended to evoke. The concerti therefore stand as one of the earliest and most detailed examples of what would come to be called program music—in other words, music with a narrative element. Vivaldi took great pains to relate his music to the texts of the poems, translating the poetic lines themselves directly into the music on the page. For example, in the middle section of "Spring", when the goatherd sleeps, his barking dog can be heard in the viola section. The music is elsewhere similarly evocative of other natural sounds. Vivaldi divided each concerto into three movements (fast–slow–fast), and, likewise, each linked sonnet into three sections.

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The Four Seasons (Italian: Le quattro stagioni) is a group of four violin concerti by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. They were written around 1716–1717 and published in 1725 in Amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione (The Contest Between Harmony and Invention).

The Four Seasons is the best known of Vivaldi's works. Though three of the concerti are wholly original, the first, "Spring", borrows patterns from a sinfonia in the first act of Vivaldi's contemporaneous opera Il Giustino. The inspiration for the concertos is not the countryside around Mantua, as initially supposed, where Vivaldi was living at the time, since according to Karl Heller they could have been written as early as 1716–1717, while Vivaldi was engaged with the court of Mantua only in 1718.

They were a revolution in musical conception: in them Vivaldi represented flowing creeks, singing birds (of different species, each specifically characterized), a shepherd and his barking dog, buzzing flies, storms, drunken dancers, hunting parties from both the hunters' and the prey's point of view, frozen landscapes, and warm winter fires.

Unusual for the period, Vivaldi published the concerti with accompanying sonnets (possibly written by the composer himself) that elucidated what it was in the spirit of each season that his music was intended to evoke. The concerti therefore stand as one of the earliest and most detailed examples of what would come to be called program music—in other words, music with a narrative element. Vivaldi took great pains to relate his music to the texts of the poems, translating the poetic lines themselves directly into the music on the page. For example, in the middle section of "Spring", when the goatherd sleeps, his barking dog can be heard in the viola section. The music is elsewhere similarly evocative of other natural sounds. Vivaldi divided each concerto into three movements (fast–slow–fast), and, likewise, each linked sonnet into three sections.

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]]> Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major-Trumpet by Winston Marsalles Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major-Trumpet by Winston Marsalles Fri, 07 May 2021 16:27:50 GMT 5:54 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44683507 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/brandenburg-concerto-no-2-in-f-major-bwv 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b31a 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The trumpet part is still considered one of the most difficult in the entire repertoire, and was originally written for a clarino specialist, almost certainly the court... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The trumpet part is still considered one of the most difficult in the entire repertoire, and was originally written for a clarino specialist, almost certainly the court trumpeter in Köthen, Johann Ludwig Schreiber. After clarino skills were lost in the eighteenth century and before the rise of the historically informed performance movement of the late twentieth century, the part was usually played on the valved trumpet, and sometimes on a modern F trumpet, a French horn, or even a B♭ piccolo trumpet.

The clarino does not play in the second movement, as is common practice in baroque era concerti. This is due to its construction, which allows it to play only in major keys. Because concerti often move to a minor key in the second movement, concerti that include the instrument in their first movement and are from the period before the valved trumpet was commonly used usually exclude the trumpet from the second movement.

The first movement of this concerto was chosen as the first musical piece to be played on the Voyager Golden Record, a phonograph record containing a broad sample of Earth's common sounds, languages, and music sent into outer space with the two Voyager probes. The first movement served as a theme for Great Performances in the early-to-mid 1980s, while the third movement served as the theme for William F. Buckley Jr.'s Firing Line; a revival featuring Margaret Hoover would also use the first movement.

Recent research has revealed that this concerto is based on a lost chamber music version for quintet called "Concerto da camera in Fa Maggiore" (Chamber Concerto in F major): catalogue number is BWV 1047R. It's similar to the orchestra version, in that the trumpet, flute, oboe and solo violin parts are the same, but the orchestra part has been arranged for basso continuo (or piano) by Klaus Hofmann. This reconstructed quintet arrangement is also the very first piano reduction of the 2nd Brandenburg Concerto ever published by Bärenreiter Verlag (Product Number BA 5196).

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The trumpet part is still considered one of the most difficult in the entire repertoire, and was originally written for a clarino specialist, almost certainly the court trumpeter in Köthen, Johann Ludwig Schreiber. After clarino skills were lost in the eighteenth century and before the rise of the historically informed performance movement of the late twentieth century, the part was usually played on the valved trumpet, and sometimes on a modern F trumpet, a French horn, or even a B♭ piccolo trumpet.

The clarino does not play in the second movement, as is common practice in baroque era concerti. This is due to its construction, which allows it to play only in major keys. Because concerti often move to a minor key in the second movement, concerti that include the instrument in their first movement and are from the period before the valved trumpet was commonly used usually exclude the trumpet from the second movement.

The first movement of this concerto was chosen as the first musical piece to be played on the Voyager Golden Record, a phonograph record containing a broad sample of Earth's common sounds, languages, and music sent into outer space with the two Voyager probes. The first movement served as a theme for Great Performances in the early-to-mid 1980s, while the third movement served as the theme for William F. Buckley Jr.'s Firing Line; a revival featuring Margaret Hoover would also use the first movement.

Recent research has revealed that this concerto is based on a lost chamber music version for quintet called "Concerto da camera in Fa Maggiore" (Chamber Concerto in F major): catalogue number is BWV 1047R. It's similar to the orchestra version, in that the trumpet, flute, oboe and solo violin parts are the same, but the orchestra part has been arranged for basso continuo (or piano) by Klaus Hofmann. This reconstructed quintet arrangement is also the very first piano reduction of the 2nd Brandenburg Concerto ever published by Bärenreiter Verlag (Product Number BA 5196).

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]]> Baroque Music for All Ages Baroque Music for All Ages Thu, 06 May 2021 14:16:58 GMT 1:36:52 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44661263 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/baroque-music-for-studying-brain-power 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b31b 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The term "baroque" is generally used by music historians to describe a broad range of styles from a wide geographic region, mostly in Europe, composed over a period of approximately 150 years. Although it was long thought that the word as a critical term was first applied to architecture, in fact it appears earlier in reference to music, in an anonymous, satirical review of the première in October 1733 of Rameau's Hippolyte et Aricie, printed in the Mercure de France in May 1734. The critic implied that the novelty in this opera was "du barocque", complaining that the music lacked coherent melody, was filled with unremitting dissonances, constantly changed key and meter, and speedily ran through every compositional device.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who was a musician and composer as well as philosopher, wrote in 1768 in the Encyclopédie: "Baroque music is that in which the harmony is confused, and loaded with modulations and dissonances. The singing is harsh and unnatural, the intonation difficult, and the movement limited. It appears that term comes from the word 'baroco' used by logicians." Rousseau was referring to the philosophical term baroco, in use since the 13th century to describe a type of elaborate and, for some, unnecessarily complicated academic argument.

The systematic application by historians of the term "baroque" to music of this period is a relatively recent development. In 1919, Curt Sachs became the first to apply the five characteristics of Heinrich Wölfflin's theory of the Baroque systematically to music. Critics were quick to question the attempt to transpose Wölfflin's categories to music, however, and in the second quarter of the 20th century independent attempts were made by Manfred Bukofzer (in Germany and, after his immigration, in America) and by Suzanne Clercx-Lejeune (in Belgium) to use autonomous, technical analysis rather than comparative abstractions, in order to avoid the adaptation of theories based on the plastic arts and literature to music. All of these efforts resulted in appreciable disagreement about time boundaries of the period, especially concerning when it began. In English the term acquired currency only in the 1940s, in the writings of Bukofzer and Paul Henry Lang.

As late as 1960, there was still considerable dispute in academic circles, particularly in France and Britain, whether it was meaningful to lump together music as diverse as that of Jacopo Peri, Domenico Scarlatti, and Johann Sebastian Bach under a single rubric. Nevertheless, the term has become widely used and accepted for this broad range of music. It may be helpful to distinguish the Baroque from both the preceding (Renaissance) and following (Classical) periods of musical history.

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The term "baroque" is generally used by music historians to describe a broad range of styles from a wide geographic region, mostly in Europe, composed over a period of approximately 150 years. Although it was long thought that the word as a critical term was first applied to architecture, in fact it appears earlier in reference to music, in an anonymous, satirical review of the première in October 1733 of Rameau's Hippolyte et Aricie, printed in the Mercure de France in May 1734. The critic implied that the novelty in this opera was "du barocque", complaining that the music lacked coherent melody, was filled with unremitting dissonances, constantly changed key and meter, and speedily ran through every compositional device.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who was a musician and composer as well as philosopher, wrote in 1768 in the Encyclopédie: "Baroque music is that in which the harmony is confused, and loaded with modulations and dissonances. The singing is harsh and unnatural, the intonation difficult, and the movement limited. It appears that term comes from the word 'baroco' used by logicians." Rousseau was referring to the philosophical term baroco, in use since the 13th century to describe a type of elaborate and, for some, unnecessarily complicated academic argument.

The systematic application by historians of the term "baroque" to music of this period is a relatively recent development. In 1919, Curt Sachs became the first to apply the five characteristics of Heinrich Wölfflin's theory of the Baroque systematically to music. Critics were quick to question the attempt to transpose Wölfflin's categories to music, however, and in the second quarter of the 20th century independent attempts were made by Manfred Bukofzer (in Germany and, after his immigration, in America) and by Suzanne Clercx-Lejeune (in Belgium) to use autonomous, technical analysis rather than comparative abstractions, in order to avoid the adaptation of theories based on the plastic arts and literature to music. All of these efforts resulted in appreciable disagreement about time boundaries of the period, especially concerning when it began. In English the term acquired currency only in the 1940s, in the writings of Bukofzer and Paul Henry Lang.

As late as 1960, there was still considerable dispute in academic circles, particularly in France and Britain, whether it was meaningful to lump together music as diverse as that of Jacopo Peri, Domenico Scarlatti, and Johann Sebastian Bach under a single rubric. Nevertheless, the term has become widely used and accepted for this broad range of music. It may be helpful to distinguish the Baroque from both the preceding (Renaissance) and following (Classical) periods of musical history.

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]]> Camille Saint-Saëns-The carnival of the animals-The Swan Camille Saint-Saëns-The carnival of the animals-The Swan Mon, 03 May 2021 19:45:02 GMT 1:03:47 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44611957 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/camille-saint-saens-the-carnival-of-the- 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b31c 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79time you talk with your kids about the sea and the underwater world, add some music to your story – play them “The Aquarium – Carnival of the Animals“The Aquarium –... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

time you talk with your kids about the sea and the underwater world, add some music to your story – play them “The Aquarium – Carnival of the Animals“The Aquarium – Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-SaënsC. If they like it and want more, let them listen “Hens and Roosters”, “Royal March of the Lion”, “Kangaroos”, “The Elephant”… Tell them that they can even hear how different spring, summer, fall and winter sound on a violin.

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time you talk with your kids about the sea and the underwater world, add some music to your story – play them “The Aquarium – Carnival of the Animals“The Aquarium – Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-SaënsC. If they like it and want more, let them listen “Hens and Roosters”, “Royal March of the Lion”, “Kangaroos”, “The Elephant”… Tell them that they can even hear how different spring, summer, fall and winter sound on a violin.

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]]> <![CDATA[Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2 (1888-91)]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:11:36 GMT 33:09 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44521022 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/edvard-grieg-peer-gynt-suites-1-2-1888-9 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b31d 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79Grieg (1843-1907) was one of the definitive leaders of Scandinavian music and his influence was great. Although composing many short piano pieces and chamber works,... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79


Grieg (1843-1907) was one of the definitive leaders of Scandinavian music and his influence was great. Although composing many short piano pieces and chamber works, the work Grieg did for Henrik Ibsen stood out. Originally composing 90 minutes of orchestral music for the play, he later went back and extracted certain sections for the suites. Peer Gynt's travels around the world and distant lands are represented by the instruments Grieg chooses to use.

When Ibsen asked Grieg to write music for the play in 1874, he reluctantly agreed. However, it was much more difficult for Grieg than he imagined. "Peer Gynt progresses slowly," he wrote to a friend in August 1874, “and there is no possibility of having it finished by autumn. It is a terribly unmanageable subject.”


Letter from Henrik Ibsen to Grieg, January 23, 1874.
"The more he saturated his mind with the powerful poem, the more clearly he saw that he was the right man for a work of such witchery and so permeated with the Norwegian spirit," his wife wrote of him and his music. Even though the premiere was a "triumphant success", it prompted Grieg to complain bitterly that the Swedish management of the theatre had given him specifications as to the duration of each number and its order: "I was thus compelled to do patchwork... In no case had I opportunity to write as I wanted... Hence the brevity of the pieces," he said.
For many years, the suites were the only parts of the music that were available, as the original score was not published until 1908, one year after Grieg's death, by Johan Halvorsen.
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Grieg (1843-1907) was one of the definitive leaders of Scandinavian music and his influence was great. Although composing many short piano pieces and chamber works, the work Grieg did for Henrik Ibsen stood out. Originally composing 90 minutes of orchestral music for the play, he later went back and extracted certain sections for the suites. Peer Gynt's travels around the world and distant lands are represented by the instruments Grieg chooses to use.

When Ibsen asked Grieg to write music for the play in 1874, he reluctantly agreed. However, it was much more difficult for Grieg than he imagined. "Peer Gynt progresses slowly," he wrote to a friend in August 1874, “and there is no possibility of having it finished by autumn. It is a terribly unmanageable subject.”


Letter from Henrik Ibsen to Grieg, January 23, 1874.
"The more he saturated his mind with the powerful poem, the more clearly he saw that he was the right man for a work of such witchery and so permeated with the Norwegian spirit," his wife wrote of him and his music. Even though the premiere was a "triumphant success", it prompted Grieg to complain bitterly that the Swedish management of the theatre had given him specifications as to the duration of each number and its order: "I was thus compelled to do patchwork... In no case had I opportunity to write as I wanted... Hence the brevity of the pieces," he said.
For many years, the suites were the only parts of the music that were available, as the original score was not published until 1908, one year after Grieg's death, by Johan Halvorsen.
classical music ,classical music news ,classicalmusicworldusic youtube ,classical music composers ,classical music radio ,music history ,classicalmusic lover ,classicalmusicblog ,classical music downloads ,classical music concerts ,classical music for babies ,classical music for studying ,classical music for kids ,classical music online ,classical music of the united kingdom ,australian classical music ,classical period (music) ,italian classical music ,music of ireland ,classical music mp3 ,classical music symphonies operas and ballets ,classical baby music show ,what is classical music ,modern classical music ,best classical music ,1905 regina music box: classical overture ,classic music or classical music ,the best of classical music ,greatest russian classical music ,chopin relaxing classical music ,contemporary classical music

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]]> Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: I. Allegro Yehudi Menuhin/London Symphony Orchestra Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61: I. Allegro Yehudi Menuhin/London Symphony Orchestra Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:28:42 GMT 49:46 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44520180 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/elgar-violin-concerto-menuhin-lso-elgar 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b31e 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York City to a family of Lithuanian Jews. Through his father Moshe, he was descended from a distinguished rabbinical dynasty.[1] In late... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York City to a family of Lithuanian Jews. Through his father Moshe, he was descended from a distinguished rabbinical dynasty.[1] In late 1919, Moshe and his wife Marutha (née Sher) became American citizens, and changed the family name from Mnuchin to Menuhin.[2] Menuhin's sisters were concert pianist and human rights activist Hephzibah, and pianist, painter and poet Yaltah.

Menuhin's first violin instruction was at age four by Sigmund Anker (1891–1958); his parents had wanted Louis Persinger to teach him, but Persinger refused. Menuhin displayed exceptional musical talent at an early age. His first public appearance, when he was seven years old, was as solo violinist with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in 1923. Persinger then agreed to teach him and accompanied him on the piano for his first few solo recordings in 1928–29.

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Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York City to a family of Lithuanian Jews. Through his father Moshe, he was descended from a distinguished rabbinical dynasty.[1] In late 1919, Moshe and his wife Marutha (née Sher) became American citizens, and changed the family name from Mnuchin to Menuhin.[2] Menuhin's sisters were concert pianist and human rights activist Hephzibah, and pianist, painter and poet Yaltah.

Menuhin's first violin instruction was at age four by Sigmund Anker (1891–1958); his parents had wanted Louis Persinger to teach him, but Persinger refused. Menuhin displayed exceptional musical talent at an early age. His first public appearance, when he was seven years old, was as solo violinist with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in 1923. Persinger then agreed to teach him and accompanied him on the piano for his first few solo recordings in 1928–29.

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]]> Chopin - Complete Nocturnes (Brigitte Engerer) Chopin - Complete Nocturnes (Brigitte Engerer) Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:58:43 GMT 1:56:17 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44511046 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/chopin-complete-nocturnes-brigitte-enger 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b31f 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79Frédéric François Chopin, born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849), was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period who wrote... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

Frédéric François Chopin, born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849), was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period who wrote primarily for solo piano. He has maintained worldwide renown as a leading musician of his era, one whose "poetic genius was based on a professional technique that was without equal in his generation."

Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola in the Duchy of Warsaw and grew up in Warsaw, which in 1815 became part of Congress Poland. A child prodigy, he completed his musical education and composed his earlier works in Warsaw before leaving Poland at the age of 20, less than a month before the outbreak of the November 1830 Uprising. At 21, he settled in Paris. Thereafter – in the last 18 years of his life – he gave only 30 public performances, preferring the more intimate atmosphere of the salon. He supported himself by selling his compositions and by giving piano lessons, for which he was in high demand. Chopin formed a friendship with Franz Liszt and was admired by many of his other musical contemporaries, including Robert Schumann.


After a failed engagement to Maria Wodzińska from 1836 to 1837, he maintained an often troubled relationship with the French writer Amantine Dupin (known by her pen name, George Sand). A brief and unhappy visit to Mallorca with Sand in 1838–39 would prove one of his most productive periods of composition. In his final years, he was supported financially by his admirer Jane Stirling, who also arranged for him to visit Scotland in 1848. For most of his life, Chopin was in poor health. He died in Paris in 1849 at the age of 39, probably of pericarditis aggravated by tuberculosis.

All of Chopin's compositions include the piano. Most are for solo piano, though he also wrote two piano concertos, a few chamber pieces, and some 19 songs set to Polish lyrics. His piano writing was technically demanding and expanded the limits of the instrument, his own performances noted for their nuance and sensitivity. His major piano works also include mazurkas, waltzes, nocturnes, polonaises, the instrumental ballade (which Chopin created as an instrumental genre), études, impromptus, scherzos, preludes and sonatas, some published only posthumously.
Among the influences on his style of composition were Polish folk music, the classical tradition of J. S. Bach, Mozart, and Schubert, and the atmosphere of the Paris salons of which he was a frequent guest. His innovations in style, harmony, and musical form, and his association of music with nationalism, were influential throughout and after the late Romantic period.

Chopin's music, his status as one of music's earliest celebrities, his indirect association with political insurrection, his high-profile love-life, and his early death have made him a leading symbol of the Romantic era. His works remain popular, and he has been the subject of numerous films and biographies of varying historical fidelity. Among his many memorials is the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, which was created by the Parliament of Poland to research and promote his life and works. It hosts the International Chopin Piano Competition, a prestigious competition devoted entirely to his works.

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Frédéric François Chopin, born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849), was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period who wrote primarily for solo piano. He has maintained worldwide renown as a leading musician of his era, one whose "poetic genius was based on a professional technique that was without equal in his generation."

Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola in the Duchy of Warsaw and grew up in Warsaw, which in 1815 became part of Congress Poland. A child prodigy, he completed his musical education and composed his earlier works in Warsaw before leaving Poland at the age of 20, less than a month before the outbreak of the November 1830 Uprising. At 21, he settled in Paris. Thereafter – in the last 18 years of his life – he gave only 30 public performances, preferring the more intimate atmosphere of the salon. He supported himself by selling his compositions and by giving piano lessons, for which he was in high demand. Chopin formed a friendship with Franz Liszt and was admired by many of his other musical contemporaries, including Robert Schumann.


After a failed engagement to Maria Wodzińska from 1836 to 1837, he maintained an often troubled relationship with the French writer Amantine Dupin (known by her pen name, George Sand). A brief and unhappy visit to Mallorca with Sand in 1838–39 would prove one of his most productive periods of composition. In his final years, he was supported financially by his admirer Jane Stirling, who also arranged for him to visit Scotland in 1848. For most of his life, Chopin was in poor health. He died in Paris in 1849 at the age of 39, probably of pericarditis aggravated by tuberculosis.

All of Chopin's compositions include the piano. Most are for solo piano, though he also wrote two piano concertos, a few chamber pieces, and some 19 songs set to Polish lyrics. His piano writing was technically demanding and expanded the limits of the instrument, his own performances noted for their nuance and sensitivity. His major piano works also include mazurkas, waltzes, nocturnes, polonaises, the instrumental ballade (which Chopin created as an instrumental genre), études, impromptus, scherzos, preludes and sonatas, some published only posthumously.
Among the influences on his style of composition were Polish folk music, the classical tradition of J. S. Bach, Mozart, and Schubert, and the atmosphere of the Paris salons of which he was a frequent guest. His innovations in style, harmony, and musical form, and his association of music with nationalism, were influential throughout and after the late Romantic period.

Chopin's music, his status as one of music's earliest celebrities, his indirect association with political insurrection, his high-profile love-life, and his early death have made him a leading symbol of the Romantic era. His works remain popular, and he has been the subject of numerous films and biographies of varying historical fidelity. Among his many memorials is the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, which was created by the Parliament of Poland to research and promote his life and works. It hosts the International Chopin Piano Competition, a prestigious competition devoted entirely to his works.

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]]> George Gershwin George Gershwin Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:04:17 GMT 33:18 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44091759 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/gershwin-pc-antonov 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b320 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79George Gershwin (/ˈɡɜːrʃ.wɪn/; born Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz, September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned both... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

George Gershwin (/ˈɡɜːrʃ.wɪn/; born Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz, September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs Swanee (1919) and Fascinating Rhythm (1924), the jazz standard I Got Rhythm (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935) which spawned the hit Summertime.

Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition with Rubin Goldmark, Henry Cowell, and Joseph Brody. He began his career as a song plugger but soon started composing Broadway theater works with his brother Ira Gershwin and with Buddy DeSylva. He moved to Paris intending to study with Nadia Boulanger, but she refused him. He subsequently composed An American in Paris, returned to New York City and wrote Porgy and Bess with Ira and DuBose Heyward. Initially a commercial failure, it came to be considered one of the most important American operas of the twentieth century and an American cultural classic.

Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a malignant brain tumor. His compositions have been adapted for use in film and television, with several becoming jazz standards recorded and covered in many variations.

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George Gershwin (/ˈɡɜːrʃ.wɪn/; born Jacob Bruskin Gershowitz, September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs Swanee (1919) and Fascinating Rhythm (1924), the jazz standard I Got Rhythm (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935) which spawned the hit Summertime.

Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition with Rubin Goldmark, Henry Cowell, and Joseph Brody. He began his career as a song plugger but soon started composing Broadway theater works with his brother Ira Gershwin and with Buddy DeSylva. He moved to Paris intending to study with Nadia Boulanger, but she refused him. He subsequently composed An American in Paris, returned to New York City and wrote Porgy and Bess with Ira and DuBose Heyward. Initially a commercial failure, it came to be considered one of the most important American operas of the twentieth century and an American cultural classic.

Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a malignant brain tumor. His compositions have been adapted for use in film and television, with several becoming jazz standards recorded and covered in many variations.

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]]> Passacaglia for Violin and Viola Passacaglia for Violin and Viola Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:03:32 GMT 6:04 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44091801 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/passacaglia-for-violin-and-viola-1 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b321 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79Johan Halvorsen composed his Passacaglia for Violin and Viola in 1893. It is based on Passacaille (no. 6) from the Suite in G minor, HWV 432, by George Frideric Hande full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

Johan Halvorsen composed his Passacaglia for Violin and Viola in 1893. It is based on Passacaille (no. 6) from the Suite in G minor, HWV 432, by George Frideric Hande

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Johan Halvorsen composed his Passacaglia for Violin and Viola in 1893. It is based on Passacaille (no. 6) from the Suite in G minor, HWV 432, by George Frideric Hande

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]]> J.S Bach - Concerto No.2 in C for 2 Cembalos - I. Allegro J.S Bach - Concerto No.2 in C for 2 Cembalos - I. Allegro Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:03:41 GMT 7:04 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43898614 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/j-s-bach-concerto-no-2-in-c-for-2-cembal 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b322 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, is a concerto for piano and orchestra composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff between the autumn of 1900 and April 1901. The second... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, is a concerto for piano and orchestra composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff between the autumn of 1900 and April 1901. The second and third movements were first performed with the composer as soloist on 2 December 1900. The complete work was premiered, again with the composer as soloist, on 9 November 1901, with his cousin Alexander Siloti conducting. This piece is one of Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces, and established his fame as a concerto composer.

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The Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, is a concerto for piano and orchestra composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff between the autumn of 1900 and April 1901. The second and third movements were first performed with the composer as soloist on 2 December 1900. The complete work was premiered, again with the composer as soloist, on 9 November 1901, with his cousin Alexander Siloti conducting. This piece is one of Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces, and established his fame as a concerto composer.

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]]> Brahms - Symphony No.3 - Poco Allegretto Brahms - Symphony No.3 - Poco Allegretto Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:14:55 GMT 6:52 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43872345 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/brahms-symphony-no-3-poco-allegretto 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b323 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90, is a symphony by Johannes #Brahms. The work was written in the summer of 1883 at Wiesbaden, nearly six years after he completed... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90, is a symphony by Johannes #Brahms. The work was written in the summer of 1883 at Wiesbaden, nearly six years after he completed his Symphony No. 2. In the interim Brahms had written some of his greatest works, including the Violin Concerto, two overtures, and Piano Concerto No. 2. The premiere performance was given on 2 December 1883 by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Hans Richter. It is the shortest of Brahms' four symphonies; a typical performance lasts between 30 and 40 minutes.Wikipedia

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The Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90, is a symphony by Johannes #Brahms. The work was written in the summer of 1883 at Wiesbaden, nearly six years after he completed his Symphony No. 2. In the interim Brahms had written some of his greatest works, including the Violin Concerto, two overtures, and Piano Concerto No. 2. The premiere performance was given on 2 December 1883 by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Hans Richter. It is the shortest of Brahms' four symphonies; a typical performance lasts between 30 and 40 minutes.Wikipedia

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]]> <![CDATA[Vilvaldi -Violin Concerto in F major, RV 293 'Autumn']]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:58:00 GMT 11:44 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43829102 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/violin-concerto-in-f-major-rv-293-autumn 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b324 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic, Vivaldi is regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe, being paramount in the development of Johann Sebastian Bach's instrumental music. He composed many instrumental concertos, for the violin and a variety of other musical instruments, as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas. His best-known work is a series of violin concertos known as the Four Seasons.

Many of his compositions were written for the all-female music ensemble of the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for abandoned children. Vivaldi had worked there as a Catholic priest for 18 months and was employed there from 1703 to 1715 and from 1723 to 1740. Vivaldi also had some success with expensive stagings of his operas in Venice, Mantua and Vienna. After meeting the Emperor Charles VI, Vivaldi moved to Vienna, hoping for royal support. However, the Emperor died soon after Vivaldi's arrival, and Vivaldi himself died in poverty less than a year later.

After almost two centuries of decline, Vivaldi's music underwent a revival in the early 20th century, with much scholarly research devoted to his work. Many of Vivaldi's compositions, once thought lost, have been rediscovered - in one case as recently as 2006. His music remains widely popular in the present day and is regularly played all over the world.

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Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher, impresario, and Roman Catholic priest. Born in Venice, the capital of the Venetian Republic, Vivaldi is regarded as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread across Europe, being paramount in the development of Johann Sebastian Bach's instrumental music. He composed many instrumental concertos, for the violin and a variety of other musical instruments, as well as sacred choral works and more than forty operas. His best-known work is a series of violin concertos known as the Four Seasons.

Many of his compositions were written for the all-female music ensemble of the Ospedale della Pietà, a home for abandoned children. Vivaldi had worked there as a Catholic priest for 18 months and was employed there from 1703 to 1715 and from 1723 to 1740. Vivaldi also had some success with expensive stagings of his operas in Venice, Mantua and Vienna. After meeting the Emperor Charles VI, Vivaldi moved to Vienna, hoping for royal support. However, the Emperor died soon after Vivaldi's arrival, and Vivaldi himself died in poverty less than a year later.

After almost two centuries of decline, Vivaldi's music underwent a revival in the early 20th century, with much scholarly research devoted to his work. Many of Vivaldi's compositions, once thought lost, have been rediscovered - in one case as recently as 2006. His music remains widely popular in the present day and is regularly played all over the world.

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]]> The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846-869 - Prelude in Fugue No.1 in C major The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846-869 - Prelude in Fugue No.1 in C major Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:30:36 GMT 4:14 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43828623 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-well-tempered-clavier-book-i-bwv-846_1 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b325 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79Bach begins his epic journey through all the keys in C major for the first Prelude and Fugue. He then moves to C minor for the second then chromatically upwards to C... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

Bach begins his epic journey through all the keys in C major for the first Prelude and Fugue. He then moves to C minor for the second then chromatically upwards to C sharp major for the fourth and C sharp minor for the fifth and so on. The importance of these works cannot be overstated. They not only offer every aspiring pianist the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world and style of Bach but also to develop their polyphonic technique in playing fugues of three and four voices. One key consideration Tovey makes in his editorial notes to the ABRSM collection is that “Bach writes very accurately what is to be played but, he leaves the performer free as to how it is played.” Taking the time to understand the time in which these works were composed is also crucial regarding any decision in how they are played. Ensuring the clarity of Bach’s part-writing is paramount as is being able to mark the climatic moments in each piece. Bach could not have known how the piano of today would sound and this needs thought when approaching these works.

There are many subtle differences in how these pieces would sound between these instruments, but what can be agreed is the ingenuity and skill with which Bach composed these works regardless of the instrument on which they are performed. In a way, it is all the more remarkable, as the compositions are perfectly convincing on modern instruments and do not detract from the genius of the work.

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Bach begins his epic journey through all the keys in C major for the first Prelude and Fugue. He then moves to C minor for the second then chromatically upwards to C sharp major for the fourth and C sharp minor for the fifth and so on. The importance of these works cannot be overstated. They not only offer every aspiring pianist the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world and style of Bach but also to develop their polyphonic technique in playing fugues of three and four voices. One key consideration Tovey makes in his editorial notes to the ABRSM collection is that “Bach writes very accurately what is to be played but, he leaves the performer free as to how it is played.” Taking the time to understand the time in which these works were composed is also crucial regarding any decision in how they are played. Ensuring the clarity of Bach’s part-writing is paramount as is being able to mark the climatic moments in each piece. Bach could not have known how the piano of today would sound and this needs thought when approaching these works.

There are many subtle differences in how these pieces would sound between these instruments, but what can be agreed is the ingenuity and skill with which Bach composed these works regardless of the instrument on which they are performed. In a way, it is all the more remarkable, as the compositions are perfectly convincing on modern instruments and do not detract from the genius of the work.

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]]> Rossini- WilliamTell Overture Rossini- WilliamTell Overture Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:05:03 GMT 11:24 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43353112 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/rossini-williamtell 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b326 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The William Tell Overture was written to open an opera by Gioachino Rossini. The opera is based on a legend about the Swiss hero William Tell. According to the legend,... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The William Tell Overture was written to open an opera by Gioachino Rossini. The opera is based on a legend about the Swiss hero William Tell. According to the legend, William Tell was an expert with a bow and arrow who shot an apple off his son's head.

Gioachino Antonio Rossin (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer who gained fame for his 39 operas, although he also wrote many songs, some chamber music and piano pieces, and some sacred music. He set new standards for both comic and serious opera before retiring from large-scale composition while still in his thirties, at the height of his popularity.

Born in Pesaro to parents who were both musicians (his father a trumpeter, his mother a singer), Rossini began to compose by the age of 12 and was educated at music school in Bologna. His first opera was performed in Venice in 1810 when he was 18 years old. In 1815 he was engaged to write operas and manage theatres in Naples. In the period 1810–1823 he wrote 34 operas for the Italian stage that were performed in Venice, Milan, Ferrara, Naples and elsewhere; this productivity necessitated an almost formulaic approach for some components (such as overtures) and a certain amount of self-borrowing. During this period he produced his most popular works including the comic operas L'italiana in Algeri, Il barbiere di Siviglia (known in English as The Barber of Seville) and La Cenerentola, which brought to a peak the opera buffa tradition he inherited from masters such as Domenico Cimarosa and Giovanni Paisiello. He also composed opera seria works such as Otello, Tancredi and Semiramide. All of these attracted admiration for their innovation in melody, harmonic and instrumental colour, and dramatic form. In 1824 he was contracted by the Opéra in Paris, for which he produced an opera to celebrate the coronation of Charles X, Il viaggio a Reims (later cannibalised for his first opera in French, Le comte Ory), revisions of two of his Italian operas, Le siège de Corinthe and Moïse, and in 1829 his last opera, Guillaume Tell.

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The William Tell Overture was written to open an opera by Gioachino Rossini. The opera is based on a legend about the Swiss hero William Tell. According to the legend, William Tell was an expert with a bow and arrow who shot an apple off his son's head.

Gioachino Antonio Rossin (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer who gained fame for his 39 operas, although he also wrote many songs, some chamber music and piano pieces, and some sacred music. He set new standards for both comic and serious opera before retiring from large-scale composition while still in his thirties, at the height of his popularity.

Born in Pesaro to parents who were both musicians (his father a trumpeter, his mother a singer), Rossini began to compose by the age of 12 and was educated at music school in Bologna. His first opera was performed in Venice in 1810 when he was 18 years old. In 1815 he was engaged to write operas and manage theatres in Naples. In the period 1810–1823 he wrote 34 operas for the Italian stage that were performed in Venice, Milan, Ferrara, Naples and elsewhere; this productivity necessitated an almost formulaic approach for some components (such as overtures) and a certain amount of self-borrowing. During this period he produced his most popular works including the comic operas L'italiana in Algeri, Il barbiere di Siviglia (known in English as The Barber of Seville) and La Cenerentola, which brought to a peak the opera buffa tradition he inherited from masters such as Domenico Cimarosa and Giovanni Paisiello. He also composed opera seria works such as Otello, Tancredi and Semiramide. All of these attracted admiration for their innovation in melody, harmonic and instrumental colour, and dramatic form. In 1824 he was contracted by the Opéra in Paris, for which he produced an opera to celebrate the coronation of Charles X, Il viaggio a Reims (later cannibalised for his first opera in French, Le comte Ory), revisions of two of his Italian operas, Le siège de Corinthe and Moïse, and in 1829 his last opera, Guillaume Tell.

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]]> Strauss - The Blue Danube Strauss - The Blue Danube Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:48:34 GMT 9:00 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43352899 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-blue-danube 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b327 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

"The Blue Danube" is the common English title of "An der schönen, blauen Donau", Op. 314, a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, composed in 1866.

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"The Blue Danube" is the common English title of "An der schönen, blauen Donau", Op. 314, a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, composed in 1866.

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]]> Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - 01 - Aria Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - 01 - Aria Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:40:03 GMT 4:59 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43272040 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/goldberg-variations-bwv-988-01-aria 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b328 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988, are a set of 30 variations for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach. First published in 1741 as the fourth in a series Bach called... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988, are a set of 30 variations for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach. First published in 1741 as the fourth in a series Bach called Clavier-Übung, "keyboard practice", the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. It is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer.

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The Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988, are a set of 30 variations for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach. First published in 1741 as the fourth in a series Bach called Clavier-Übung, "keyboard practice", the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. It is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer.

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]]> J.S Bach - Das Musikalische Opfer - II. Canones diversi super Thema Regium 1 J.S Bach - Das Musikalische Opfer - II. Canones diversi super Thema Regium 1 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:35:15 GMT 8:14 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43271944 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/j-s-bach-das-musikalische-opfer-ii-canon 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b329 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net. #herbw79 full https://ourtownlive.net. #herbw79

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]]> Bach The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846-869 - Prelude in Fugue No.1 in C major Bach The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846-869 - Prelude in Fugue No.1 in C major Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:25:20 GMT 4:14 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43271836 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/the-well-tempered-clavier-book-i-bwv-846 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b32a 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Well-Tempered Clavier (Das Wohltemperierte Klavier), BWV 846–893, is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. He first gave the title... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Well-Tempered Clavier (Das Wohltemperierte Klavier), BWV 846–893, is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed "for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the pastime of those already skilled in this study." Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742, but titled it only "Twenty-four Preludes and Fugues." The two works are now usually considered to make up a single work, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and are referred to respectively as Books I and II

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The Well-Tempered Clavier (Das Wohltemperierte Klavier), BWV 846–893, is a collection of solo keyboard music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. He first gave the title to a book of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, dated 1722, composed "for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the pastime of those already skilled in this study." Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742, but titled it only "Twenty-four Preludes and Fugues." The two works are now usually considered to make up a single work, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and are referred to respectively as Books I and II

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]]> Bach Prelude from Cello suite n. 4 Bach Prelude from Cello suite n. 4 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:16:11 GMT 5:45 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43271756 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/prelude-from-cello-suite-n-4 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b32b 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

Suite no. 4 is one of the most technically demanding of Bach's suites, as E-flat is an uncomfortable key on the cello and requires many extended left hand positions. The Prelude primarily consists of a difficult flowing quaver movement that leaves room for a cadenza before returning to its original theme. The very peaceful Sarabande is quite obscure about the stressed second beat, which is the basic characteristic of the 3/4 dance, since, in this particular Sarabande, almost every first beat contains a chord, whereas the second beat most often doesn't.

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Suite no. 4 is one of the most technically demanding of Bach's suites, as E-flat is an uncomfortable key on the cello and requires many extended left hand positions. The Prelude primarily consists of a difficult flowing quaver movement that leaves room for a cadenza before returning to its original theme. The very peaceful Sarabande is quite obscure about the stressed second beat, which is the basic characteristic of the 3/4 dance, since, in this particular Sarabande, almost every first beat contains a chord, whereas the second beat most often doesn't.

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]]> Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (Organ) Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (Organ) Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:34:13 GMT 9:03 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43151090 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/toccata-and-fugue-in-d-minor-bwv-565-org 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b32c 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a piece for organ attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. First published in 1833, the piece quickly became popular, later... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a piece for organ attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. First published in 1833, the piece quickly became popular, later becoming one of the most famous works in the organ repertoire. The attribution of the piece to Bach, however, has been challenged since the 1970s by a number of scholars.

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The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a piece for organ attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. First published in 1833, the piece quickly became popular, later becoming one of the most famous works in the organ repertoire. The attribution of the piece to Bach, however, has been challenged since the 1970s by a number of scholars.

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]]> Swan Lake Op.20 - Act III Concl, Allegro Swan Lake Op.20 - Act III Concl, Allegro Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:22:13 GMT 23:51 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43130280 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/swan-lake-op-20-act-iii-concl-allegro 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b32d 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79While the composition of Swan Lake came in the period of 1875-1876, it incorporated music from an 1871 unpublished effort entitled The Lake of the Swans, the... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

While the composition of Swan Lake came in the period of 1875-1876, it incorporated music from an 1871 unpublished effort entitled The Lake of the Swans, the composer's first attempt at ballet. In addition, a second-act waltz was said to have been adapted from his 1869 opera Undine. Swan Lake was not a success initially, but shortly after the composer's 1893 death, it began to take hold. The work was then staged in the Riccardo Drigo version, which, with many excisions, additions, and reordering of numbers, became the standard performing version for many years. For Swan Lake Tchaikovsky composed an introduction and 29 dance numbers, which fall into four acts. The story, set in medieval Germany, centers on Prince Siegfried and his Princess-mother, who, reproaching her son for a lavish celebration at his chateau, commands him to take a bride from among a group of princesses invited to a ball for him the following day.

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While the composition of Swan Lake came in the period of 1875-1876, it incorporated music from an 1871 unpublished effort entitled The Lake of the Swans, the composer's first attempt at ballet. In addition, a second-act waltz was said to have been adapted from his 1869 opera Undine. Swan Lake was not a success initially, but shortly after the composer's 1893 death, it began to take hold. The work was then staged in the Riccardo Drigo version, which, with many excisions, additions, and reordering of numbers, became the standard performing version for many years. For Swan Lake Tchaikovsky composed an introduction and 29 dance numbers, which fall into four acts. The story, set in medieval Germany, centers on Prince Siegfried and his Princess-mother, who, reproaching her son for a lavish celebration at his chateau, commands him to take a bride from among a group of princesses invited to a ball for him the following day.

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]]> Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Op. 49 Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Op. 49 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:17:52 GMT 16:39 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43116364 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/1812-overture 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b32e 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net.The Year 1812 (festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49), also known as 1812 Overture, is an orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky commemorating the unsuccessful French... full https://ourtownlive.net.

The Year 1812 (festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49), also known as 1812 Overture, is an orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky commemorating the unsuccessful French invasion into Russia, and the subsequent devastating withdrawal of Napoleon's Grande Armée, an event that marked 1812 as the major turning point of the Napoleonic Wars. The work is best known for the sequence of cannon fire, which is sometimes performed, especially at outside festivals, using live cannons. When performed indoors, orchestras may use computer generated cannon sounds or huge barrel drums. Although the composition has no historical connection with the America-Britain War of 1812, it is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music. The overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882.

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The Year 1812 (festival overture in E♭ major, Op. 49), also known as 1812 Overture, is an orchestral work by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky commemorating the unsuccessful French invasion into Russia, and the subsequent devastating withdrawal of Napoleon's Grande Armée, an event that marked 1812 as the major turning point of the Napoleonic Wars. The work is best known for the sequence of cannon fire, which is sometimes performed, especially at outside festivals, using live cannons. When performed indoors, orchestras may use computer generated cannon sounds or huge barrel drums. Although the composition has no historical connection with the America-Britain War of 1812, it is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music. The overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882.

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]]> <![CDATA[Piano Sonata no. 16 'Facile', K. 545]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:55:44 GMT 12:27 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43107472 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/piano-sonata-no-16-facile-k-545 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b32f 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b full https://ourtownlive.net.

Mozart Piano Sonata no. 16 'Facile', K. 545
Sheet MusicWolfgang Amadeus MozartPianoPiano Sonata no. 16 'Facile', K. 545
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, is a piece in three movements. Mozart added the work to his catalogue on June 26, 1788, the same date as his Symphony No. 39. A typical performance takes about 14 minutes. Although it is well-known piece today, it was not published in Mozart's lifetime, and it first appeared in print in 1805.

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Mozart Piano Sonata no. 16 'Facile', K. 545
Sheet MusicWolfgang Amadeus MozartPianoPiano Sonata no. 16 'Facile', K. 545
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545, is a piece in three movements. Mozart added the work to his catalogue on June 26, 1788, the same date as his Symphony No. 39. A typical performance takes about 14 minutes. Although it is well-known piece today, it was not published in Mozart's lifetime, and it first appeared in print in 1805.

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]]> Bach Orchestral suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 - 1. Ouverture Bach Orchestral suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 - 1. Ouverture Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:51:16 GMT 6:45 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43096984 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/orchestral-suite-no-3-in-d-major-bwv-106 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b330 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net.The Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach at some point between the years 1717 and 1723, for his patron Prince Leopold of Anhalt.... full https://ourtownlive.net.

The Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach at some point between the years 1717 and 1723, for his patron Prince Leopold of Anhalt. From this work comes the famous Air on the G string, titled after violinist August Wilhelmj's late 19th century arrangement of the air movement for violin and piano. By transposing the key of the piece from its original D major to C major and transposing the melody down an octave, Wilhelm was able to play the piece on only one string of his violin, the G string.

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The Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach at some point between the years 1717 and 1723, for his patron Prince Leopold of Anhalt. From this work comes the famous Air on the G string, titled after violinist August Wilhelmj's late 19th century arrangement of the air movement for violin and piano. By transposing the key of the piece from its original D major to C major and transposing the melody down an octave, Wilhelm was able to play the piece on only one string of his violin, the G string.

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]]> Paul Pitman Plays Beetoven- Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto Paul Pitman Plays Beetoven- Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:28:41 GMT 8:13 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21088777 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/paul-pitman-moonlight-sonata-op-27-no-2- 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b331 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net.Although Paul Pitman is primarily known for his piano virtuosity, he has held a position as church organist since the age of eighteen. He started piano lessons at age twelve,... full https://ourtownlive.net.

Although Paul Pitman is primarily known for his piano virtuosity, he has held a position as church organist since the age of eighteen. He started piano lessons at age twelve, and, two years later, began playing for his family church in Oklahoma, where he was born and raised. He was principal organist for his Army base while stationed in Germany. He earned his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Music from USC. Besides his busy schedule of teaching and providing master classes, he manages to frequently perform at chamber music concerts and to give an occasional solo piano and organ recital in and around the Greater Los Angeles area.

The Moonlight Sonata no. 14, Op. 27, no. 2, was completed in 1801 and dedicated to 17-year-old Countess Guicciardi, with whom Beethoven was, or had been in love. The nickname Moonlight derives from an 1832 description of the first movement by poet Ludwig Rellstab, who compared it to moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne.

Beethoven included the phrase Quasi una fantasia in the title (as well as in the other sonata of Op. 27) partly because the work does not follow the traditional sonata pattern where the first movement is in regular sonata form, and where the three or four movements are arranged in a fast-slow-[fast]-fast sequence.

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Although Paul Pitman is primarily known for his piano virtuosity, he has held a position as church organist since the age of eighteen. He started piano lessons at age twelve, and, two years later, began playing for his family church in Oklahoma, where he was born and raised. He was principal organist for his Army base while stationed in Germany. He earned his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Music from USC. Besides his busy schedule of teaching and providing master classes, he manages to frequently perform at chamber music concerts and to give an occasional solo piano and organ recital in and around the Greater Los Angeles area.

The Moonlight Sonata no. 14, Op. 27, no. 2, was completed in 1801 and dedicated to 17-year-old Countess Guicciardi, with whom Beethoven was, or had been in love. The nickname Moonlight derives from an 1832 description of the first movement by poet Ludwig Rellstab, who compared it to moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne.

Beethoven included the phrase Quasi una fantasia in the title (as well as in the other sonata of Op. 27) partly because the work does not follow the traditional sonata pattern where the first movement is in regular sonata form, and where the three or four movements are arranged in a fast-slow-[fast]-fast sequence.

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]]> Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052 - Complete Performance Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052 - Complete Performance Tue, 24 Dec 2019 20:02:46 GMT 23:11 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21039464 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/bach-harpsichord-concerto-no-1-in-d-mino 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b332 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net.Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minorThis work, scored for harpsichord, two violins, viola and continuo section, and clocking in 22 minutes, is tought to be... full https://ourtownlive.net.

Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minor
This work, scored for harpsichord, two violins, viola and continuo section, and clocking in 22 minutes, is tought to be based o a lost violin concerto, which was later arranged as an organ concerto in 1728 for use in two of Bach's cantatas.

This concerto has remained the most popular of the collection from the 19th century onwards; Felix Mendelssohn played it and Brahms wrote a cadenza for it; the first publication of it was in 1838 by the Kistner Publishing House.

It was often played and recorded with the piano in the 20th century, though with the rise of historically informed performance from the 1960s, it is now regularly played on the harpsichord again.

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Sebastian Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 1 in D minor
This work, scored for harpsichord, two violins, viola and continuo section, and clocking in 22 minutes, is tought to be based o a lost violin concerto, which was later arranged as an organ concerto in 1728 for use in two of Bach's cantatas.

This concerto has remained the most popular of the collection from the 19th century onwards; Felix Mendelssohn played it and Brahms wrote a cadenza for it; the first publication of it was in 1838 by the Kistner Publishing House.

It was often played and recorded with the piano in the 20th century, though with the rise of historically informed performance from the 1960s, it is now regularly played on the harpsichord again.

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]]> Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - III. Allegro attacca Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - III. Allegro attacca Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:30:25 GMT 15:58 https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21016820 false https://www.spreaker.com/user/saxman70/symphony-no-5-in-cm-op-67-iii-allegro-at 634c42cd6c25b10011c1b333 634c42c9b726bb0012217e2b Why We Should Expose Our Kids To Classical Music https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one... full https://ourtownlive.net #herbw79

The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies,[1] and it is widely considered one of the cornerstones of western music. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". As is typical of symphonies in the classical period, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is in four movements.

Like Beethoven's Eroica (heroic) and Pastorale (rural), Symphony No. 5 was given an explicit name besides the numbering, though not by Beethoven himself. It became popular under "Schicksals-Sinfonie" (Fate Symphony), and the famous five bar theme was coined "Schicksals-Motiv". This name is also used in translations.

The Fifth Symphony was premiered on 22 December 1808 at a mammoth concert at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna consisting entirely of Beethoven premieres, and directed by Beethoven himself on the conductor's podium. The concert lasted for more than four hours. The two symphonies appeared on the programme in reverse order: the Sixth was played first, and the Fifth appeared in the second half. The programme was as follows:

The Sixth Symphony
Aria: Ah! perfido, Op. 65
The Gloria movement of the Mass in C major
The Fourth Piano Concerto (played by Beethoven himself)
(Intermission)
The Fifth Symphony
The Sanctus and Benedictus movements of the C major Mass
A solo piano improvisation played by Beethoven
The Choral Fantasy

The Theater an der Wien as it appeared in the early 19th century
Beethoven dedicated the Fifth Symphony to two of his patrons, Prince Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz and Count Razumovsky. The dedication appeared in the first printed edition of April 1809.

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The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies,[1] and it is widely considered one of the cornerstones of western music. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". As is typical of symphonies in the classical period, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is in four movements.

Like Beethoven's Eroica (heroic) and Pastorale (rural), Symphony No. 5 was given an explicit name besides the numbering, though not by Beethoven himself. It became popular under "Schicksals-Sinfonie" (Fate Symphony), and the famous five bar theme was coined "Schicksals-Motiv". This name is also used in translations.

The Fifth Symphony was premiered on 22 December 1808 at a mammoth concert at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna consisting entirely of Beethoven premieres, and directed by Beethoven himself on the conductor's podium. The concert lasted for more than four hours. The two symphonies appeared on the programme in reverse order: the Sixth was played first, and the Fifth appeared in the second half. The programme was as follows:

The Sixth Symphony
Aria: Ah! perfido, Op. 65
The Gloria movement of the Mass in C major
The Fourth Piano Concerto (played by Beethoven himself)
(Intermission)
The Fifth Symphony
The Sanctus and Benedictus movements of the C major Mass
A solo piano improvisation played by Beethoven
The Choral Fantasy

The Theater an der Wien as it appeared in the early 19th century
Beethoven dedicated the Fifth Symphony to two of his patrons, Prince Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz and Count Razumovsky. The dedication appeared in the first printed edition of April 1809.

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