February, 2025

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Four Types of Headaches
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From Piano to Opera: Granados’ Goyescas
Inspired by the works of the Spanish Romantic painter and printmaker Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746–1828), Goyescas by Enrique Granados (1867–1916) was a 6-part suite for piano, written in 1911. In 1915, he transformed the piano works into
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Edward Elgar
10 Famous Quotes and Thoughts
As a musician and composer, Edward Elgar was largely self-taught, learning through experimentation and playing in local ensembles. His music is characterised by its emotional depth, rich orchestration, and a sense of nostalgia that captures a time when the British
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Arcadi Volodos (Born February 24, 1972)
The Art of Transcendence
Pianist Arcadi Volodos has ascended to the pinnacle of the classical music world with a mastery that captivates both critics and audiences alike. Renowned for his extraordinary technique, rich palette of tones, and profound musical insight, Volodos has carved a
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Musicians and Artists: Iannarelli and Kahlo
Simone Iannarelli: Siete pinturas de Frida Kahlo The Mexican artist Frieda Kahlo (1907–1954) was one of the first women artists who brought ideas rarely explored by male artists to the foreground in her work, including chronic pain, postcolonialism, gender, and
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George Frideric Handel
10 Most Magnificent Choruses
When it comes to writing choruses that are bold, brilliant, and bursting with emotion, nobody does it quite like George Frideric Handel. Handel’s choruses have an unparalleled ability to make you feel like you are part of something bigger than
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Bach Babies in Music
Christian Gottlieb Bach (1725-1728)
We may reasonably call Johann Sebastian Bach a middle-of-the-road eighteenth-century father. He was not directly involved at all in the upbringing of his children but provided guidance by example. The Bach family arrived in Leipzig on 22 May 1723 and
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10 Pieces of Classical Music About Unrequited Love
We’ve all been there: liking somebody more than they like us. Experiencing unrequited love is horribly painful. It might be cold comfort, but the good news is that classical composers have been deeply inspired by unrequited love of all kinds…so
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