Muzio Clementi

Muzio Clementi was born in Rome in the year 1752. His father was a worker in gold and silver, who recognized the uncommon musical talent of his son and put him under the instruction of Buroni, a Roman Organist. Other teachers were Cordicelli, Carpani and Santarelli. When he was nine years old he disharged the [...]

Vaughan Williams – Composer

(1872-1958)
Ralph  Vaughan Williams – British composer, a leading figure in the 20th century revival English music. He developed a personal and English idiom, strongly influenced by English folk music and music of the Tudor period. Among his main works include Fantasia on a Theme of Tallis, 9 symphonies, concertos for piano, violin and oboe, operas, [...]

Sibelius – Composer

(1865-1957)
Leading Finnish nationalist composer. Many of his works combine an uncompromising bleakness with a deep-seated romanticism, inspired by Finnish myth and lanscape. his composition include symphonies, symphonic poems and other orchestral works, a violin concerto and over 100 songs.
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Oratorios

ORATORIO – A musical setting of an extended story of a religious nature for solo voices, chorus and orchestra. It is performed in a concert hall or a church without scenery, custumer or physical action.
German Composers
1. J.S. BACH (1685-1750)
2. HANDEL (1685-1759)
3. MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Austrian Composers
1. HAYDN (1732-1809)
2. SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
English Composer
1. ELGAR (1857-1934)
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Paul Hindemith – Composer

(1895-1963)
A fine violinist and viola player. Compositions cover a wide range being Mathis der Maler. Was a ‘modernist’ who wrote and pondered deeply on the theoretical side of composition, evolving his own theories of relative dissonance and its pratical use.
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Antonin Devorak – Composer

(1841-1904)
Bohemian composer, born near Paraque.  Studied music in poverty. Was encouraged by Brahms. Features of his work are freshy and vigorous orchestration. Influenced by Bohemian and, to a lesser extent, negro idiom. Works include 9 symphonies, 5 symphonic poems, 3 Slavonic Rhapsodies and many others.
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