November, 2014

36 Posts
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Switched-On Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach started his work on The Art of the Fugue, one of the most celebrated and extensively studied collection of contrapuntal movements, in 1743. At the time of his death, on 28 July 1750, the collection remained unfinished
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World Orchestra for Peace
The World Orchestra for Peace is a band like no other. Apart from it being formed from the best orchestral musicians handpicked from around the world, it has a loud and clear message: to be a global ambassador for peace.
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The Napoleon Complex
Emperor Napoleon I of France was small in stature, reaching a mere 157 centimeters in height. It is commonly assumed that he compensated for his lack of height by aggressively seeking out power, war and conquest. “Short man syndrome,” which
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Mozart – String Quartets dedicated to Haydn
String Quartet No. 16 in E Flat Major, K.428/421b: IV. Allegro vivace From Mozart – String Quartets dedicated to Haydn (2014) Released by Harmonia Mundi Mozart: String Quartet No. 16 in E Flat Major, K.428/421b: IV. Allegro vivaceThe sincerest form
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