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Johann Joachim Quantz – Flutist and Composer

Flutists
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Johann Joachim Quantz (1697-1773) German Flutist, Composer and Teacher Johann Joachim Quantz was born on January 30, 1697 in Oberscheden, Germany.  A professional flutist, composer to and teacher of Frederick the Great, his compositional media were in chamber music, choral and books. He was a writer on music. In 1718, he joined the Polish chapel of Augustus III as an oboist, and working mainly in Dresden. He later turned to the transverse flute. In 1724-1727, he went on a European tour, and settled as a member of the Dresden court …Read more text

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Happy Birthday Wolfgang Mozart

Happy Birthday Wolfgang Mozart
Austrian Composers
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Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart (January 27, 1756-December 5, 1791) Joining all Mozart lovers in celebrating the wunderkind‘s birthday , January 27. I’ve stopped counting his age after he turned 250. This site especially dedicated to him, provides numerous links of my articles about or related to Mozart. Help yourselves dear friends and visitors, and enjoy reflective moments in remembering …Read more text

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Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Ballet Sleeping Beauty

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Classical Music Milestone: January 15. Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Sleeping Beauty” first performed January 15, 1890, staged in St. Petersburg. The music of Piotr I. Tchaikovsky is popular than ever. From the cascading notes of his Piano Concerto No.1 to the captivating melodies of his ballet music Sleeping Beauty, his works are wrapped with emotional power. His intensity and musical ability are heard in …Read more text

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Ignacy Jan Paderewski Biography and Music

Ignacy Jan Paderewski Biography and Music
COMPOSERS
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Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) Polish composer, pianist, diplomat and statesman. He was the second Prime Minister of Poland. Born: Kurylowka, Poland, 6 November 1860 Died: New York, 29 June 1941 Ignacy Jan Paderewski was an outstanding Polish musician who began composing at the age of six. He was an internationally acclaimed pianist, and the only musician to head a government.  …Read more text

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Rossini Opera Le Siège de Corinthe

Rossini Opera Le Siège de Corinthe
CLASSICAL MUSIC GENRES
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Rossini Opera Le Siège de Corinthe First Performed Date Premiered:  October 9, 1826 Le siège de Corinthe (The Siege of Corinth) is Gioachino Rossini’s first French opera. Is is in three acts to a French libretto by Luigi Balocchi and Alexandre Soumet, based on Maometto II by Cesare della Valle. It is also known in its Italian version as L’assedio di Corinto. Opera History Le …Read more text

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George Gershwin Biography

George Gershwin Biography
American Composers
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Biography of George Gershwin, American composer, best known for Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin was born today, September 26 (1898), in Brooklyn, New York. He died in 1937. His compositions include comedies and popular songs. Aside from his famous concert work “Rhapsody in Blue,” he is also known for his opera “Porgy and Bess.” The lyrics of his musical comedies …Read more text

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