Meet Archangelo Corelli – The Composer and His Music
https://youtu.be/AtfQfUhjNwo?si=Yvkpl3fXOmeJsKV7 Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713) was one of the foundational figures of the Baroque era, a composer‑violinist whose elegant style shaped the development of modern instrumental music. Born in Fusignano, Italy, on February...
Meet Franz Lehár – His Life and Work
I hope my music lives to carry the scent of Vienna in spring, the rhythm of a dance, and the belief that even amid sorrow, melody can still make us smile.
Meet Charles Ives – The Man and His Music
https://youtu.be/7MVHDE3TQ4Y?si=E97xjR02XoyHSjOJ Charles Edward Ives (1874–1954) was an American composer whose bold, forward‑looking musical imagination set him far ahead of his time. Raised in Danbury, Connecticut, he absorbed an adventurous approach to sound from...
Meet Max Bruch – His Life and Music
https://youtu.be/QzBEnfAlSnA?si=DjLpBgJV9QoZjUXz Max Bruch was a German Romantic composer best known for his richly melodic works—especially the Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, one of the most beloved violin concertos ever written. His career spanned conducting...
Meet Guillaume de Machaut – His Life and Music
https://youtu.be/pOlDmTTPWeo?si=l7tRe_zKeOkaq-t7 Guillaume de Machaut (c. 1300–1377) was a leading French composer and poet of the 14th century and the founder and central figure of the Ars Nova movement. Born near Reims, he served as secretary to John of Luxembourg,...
Meet Ferruccio Busoni – His Life and Music
https://youtu.be/WF9M-pEqudk Ferruccio Busoni's compositions have the power to astonish listeners. His monumental Piano Concerto in C major, for example, is comprised of five movements, played without pause, that last nearly 75 minutes. In the final movement, a men's...
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