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Classical Music About the Night: 10+ Evocative Works Inspired by the Darkness
For as long as composers have been writing music, they’ve been inspired by the mystery, mood, and mythology of the night. We’ve gathered ten pieces of classical music about the night that explore themes associated with the hours after dark,
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