Composer Profile: Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887 – 1959)
Heitor Villa-Lobos (March 5, 1887 – November 17, 1959) was a Brazilian composer, conductor, cellist, and classical guitarist, widely regarded as one of the most significant creative figures in 20th-century music.
Composer Profile: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
by Barry Lenson Heroic and Troubled in Life, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Stands at the Pinnacle of Romantic Russian Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, born on May 7, 1840, in Votkinsk, Russia, is indisputably one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. His six...
Composer Profile: Modest Mussorgsky: A Unique and Pioneering Russian Composer
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky was a revolutionary Russian composer who played a crucial role in creating a distinctly national musical style during the 19th century.
Composer Profile: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
Jean Sibelius’s music remains a testament to his genius and his profound connection to his homeland. His works continue to inspire and captivate audiences, ensuring his place as one of the greatest composers in the history of classical music.
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): A Musical Biography
Benjamin Britten passed away on December 4, 1976, at the age of 63. His influence on 20th-century music, particularly in the realm of opera, remains profound. Britten’s works are celebrated for their emotional depth, technical mastery, and the seamless integration of music and text.
Composer Profile: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
His First Symphony, composed as his graduation piece from the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1925, catapulted him to international fame. The symphony was celebrated for its originality and technical mastery, establishing Shostakovich as a leading figure in Soviet music.
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