The Life and Works of the World's Favorite Classical Composers

Time 2020-09-21 14:04:19

Web Name: The Life and Works of the World's Favorite Classical Composers

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Your great composers of the world... the orchestral thunder of Wagner? A quiet and thoughtful piano piece by Chopin? Schubert's quaint and colorful songs?This site has everything you want to know about the greatest composers and their beautiful creations!I've been in love with classical music for years. I used to spend hours reading about my favorite classical composers' lives, gazing at sheet music of their famous pieces, and listening to their incredible music. It's because I think that classical music is the most powerful and moving of all the arts. A sublimely orchestrated climax in a symphony or a magical piano melody played by a talented virtuoso must surely be some of humanity's most beautiful creations!Each great composer is as different as the countries and cities they come from. You can appreciate and enjoy their music much much more when you know about their life stories, musical style, and idiosyncrasies. My aim is to share this fascinating world of sound and history with you. Here's what we'll explore...The great composers' intriguing life stories and interesting anecdotesTheir popular pieces and great recordings, plus my suggestions for performers and performances and where to buy classical musicReviews of great online classical music radio stations, plus places to listening to streaming classical musicMy recommendations for setting up a home audio system, speakers, and headphones, and how to have the best listening experience Interviews with bloggers, conductors, classical musicians, and criticsI'll guide you through everything about the world's favorite composers, from their life stories, to their most popular music, to the best recordings... Let's go!Johannes BrahmsGrumbling, bearded, and portly, Brahms's rigidly traditional approach to music defied the new techniques that arose in the 19th century. Beautiful and complex, his work immortalized him as one of the greatest figures in classical music.Ludwig van BeethovenBridging the gap between the Classical and Romantic eras, he consistently innovated and brought powerful new sounds and ideas to audience's ears. His late-life deafness didn't stop him from creating some of the most astonishingly forceful and intelligent music ever written.Gustav MahlerOne of the last, and grandest, Romantic-era maestros, this conductor-composer opened up whole new sound worlds for his listeners with his lavish and enormous symphonies and song cycles. Franz LisztThe original piano super-virtuoso, Liszt's superhuman keyboard abilities created a Europe-wide mania. He gave up the concert stage to focus on composing opulent piano masterpieces, eventually turning his hand to philanthropy and religion.Peter Ilyich TchaikovskyThe most famous Russian composer of them all, Tchaikovsky's glittering, colorful ballets and anguished symphonies have made him one of the most popular composers of all time.Nikolai Rimsky-KorsakovThe master orchestrator, capable of creating dazzling sound palettes with a standard orchestra. Starting as a naval officer, he eventually became one of Russia's most important composers.Alexander GlazunovInternationally renowned, Glazunov became Director of the St Petersburg Conservatory and a father figure to many younger students. He escaped Soviet Russia late in life.Alexander BorodinEqually brilliant in chemistry as in music, Borodin's relatively small musical output doesn't tarnish the beautifully sophisticated pieces he created, some of which inspired future modernists.Sergei RachmaninoffLarge-handed Rachmaninoff's fame came from his formidable piano skills, which he drew upon to create mind-meltingly opulent concertos and etudes.Mily BalakirevLeader of the Russian composer circle nicknamed "The Five", Balakirev was less of a composer and more of a mentor to the younger generation. His influence defined and grew Russian music until its reputation was on par with Europe's offerings.Maurice RavelPrecisely crafting and polishing his works, Ravel developed a reputation as a masterful orchestrator and musical trendsetter. His pieces have a very distinctive quality which makes them extremely recognizable.Claude DebussyDebussy's luxurious, velvety music completely ignored all the traditional composition rules. He had an urge to hide from the world and wrap himself in exotic and extravagant comforts.Frederic ChopinThis Polish pianist's soft, profound pieces and eloquent playing made him a hit performer and teacher in Paris. His chronic ill health never tarnished his brilliant sense of humor - a true spirit.Franz SchubertAn Austrian prodigy with an immense talent for catchy melodies, Schubert relentlessly churned out beautiful, lyrical pieces hoping to achieve success, but never quite got there.Richard WagnerThe German Juggernaut's legendary legacy of 13 genre-busting operas elevates him to one of the greatest composers and artists of all time. His need-to-see-to-believe epics tax performers and listeners alike, but reveal unparalleled genius and vision.Edvard GriegThe champion of Norwegian music, Grieg pretty much defined it. His Scandinavian-inspired music is hearty and plain, but also highly enjoyable.Frederick DeliusMy personal favorite composer, Delius's unique musical blend of impressionism with exotic influences captures the glowing beauty and almost preternatural power of nature like no other. Jean SibeliusFinland's national hero, Sibelius became addicted to composing at an early age, eventually crafting highly acclaimed symphonies and tone poems. But his other addiction, alcohol, interfered, ruining his life.If you have a favorite piece or composer that you don't see here, why not add your own page to this site? Tell the world about your favorite music or composer! I'd love to see your contribution - just contact me with your idea or article.If you like my website, please help others to find out about it. If you have a blog or website, or know someone who does, consider linking to me. Tweet it, put it on Facebook, etc. etc.... each little link helps! Thanks.[netinsert=0.0.1.4.2.3.1]

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