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2 days ago · A foundational component of Western culture, classical music is frequently seen from the perspective of individual or groups of composers, whose compositions, personalities and beliefs have fundamentally shaped its history.
- c. 1730-1820
- c. 1400-1600
- c. 500-1400
Jun 16, 2024 · Symphony No. 9 broke many patterns of the Classical style of Western music to foreshadow the monolithic works of Gustav Mahler, Richard Wagner, and other composers of the later Romantic era. Its orchestra was unusually large, and its length—more than an hour—was extraordinary.
- Betsy Schwarm
Jun 8, 2024 · Discover our selection of the best Schumann works including piano, symphony and song cycle masterpieces by the great composer.
Jun 18, 2024 · Rob Burton, BBC Young Musician 2018 Grand Finalist, performs Paul Creston's Saxophone Alto Concerto Op. 26 with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)...
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4 days ago · While most symphonies have a number, many symphonies are known by their (nick)name . This article lists symphonies that are numbered and have an additional nickname, and symphonies that are primarily known by their name and/or key.
2 days ago · Mozart was a versatile composer, and wrote in every major genre, including symphony, opera, the solo concerto, chamber music including string quartet and string quintet, and the piano sonata. These forms were not new, but Mozart advanced their technical sophistication and emotional reach.
4 days ago · Structural innovations of Ludwig van Beethoven. Professor of Musicology, University of California, Los Angeles, and composer. Author of Brahms and the Challenge of the Symphony, The American Musical and the Formation of National Identity, and...
