Composer Profile: Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt (1811-1886) stands as one of the most influential and charismatic figures in the history of classical music.
Composer Profile: Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland (1900–1990) was a towering figure in American music, sometimes called the “Dean of American Composers” for his profound influence on America’s 20th-century musical identity.
Composer Profile: Gustav Holst
Gustav Theodore Holst (1874-1934) stands as one of Britain’s most distinctive and influential composers, best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, but whose musical legacy extends far beyond this celebrated work.
Composer Profile: Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was one of France’s most influential composers of the Romantic era, known for his technical mastery, melodic gift, and contributions to nearly every musical genre.
Yes, Ravel’s Boléro Is a Masterpiece
https://youtu.be/lEnkYoQV0IE Be sure to watch this wonderful short video from the Philharmonie de Paris. Yes, Ravel’s Boléro Is a Masterpiece by Barry Lenson Like many people, I never thought of Boléro as Ravel’s greatest work – or even as a particularly great one....
Essential Listening Now: Sean Hickey’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Because this is a wonderful recording of an important new work of music, we encourage you to take the time to experience it now. In this article, we would like to explore how it came about.
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