Articles related to "German Composer"
Beethoven's Symphonies
Any of Beethoven's symphonies are worth a trip to the concert hall. Here is a fast overview of the nine symphonies that Beethoven gave the music world.
beethoven • symphonies • german composer • ode to joy • pastoral
Any of Beethoven's symphonies are worth a trip to the concert hall. Here is a fast overview of the nine symphonies that Beethoven gave the music world.
beethoven • symphonies • german composer • ode to joy • pastoral
George Frideric Handel's Messiah
Christmas is quickly approaching, bringing with it the excuse to revisit standard favorites such as George Frideric Handel's beloved oratorio, the Messiah.
george frideric handel • the messiah • oratorio • christmas music • german composers
Christmas is quickly approaching, bringing with it the excuse to revisit standard favorites such as George Frideric Handel's beloved oratorio, the Messiah.
george frideric handel • the messiah • oratorio • christmas music • german composers
German Composer Hans Otte
The German avant garde composer Hans Otte died on Christmas Day, 2007. His minimalistic work explored music through its most basic elements of sound.
hans otte • avant garde composers • book of sounds • experimental music • german composers
The German avant garde composer Hans Otte died on Christmas Day, 2007. His minimalistic work explored music through its most basic elements of sound.
hans otte • avant garde composers • book of sounds • experimental music • german composers
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
Richard Strauss helped to bridge the transition in classical western music from the 19th-century into the contemporary age.
richard strauss • german composers • twentieth century composers • der rosenkavalier • nazi germany music
The Karlheinz Stockhausen Legacy
Karlheinz Stockhausen, a composer whose experiments in electronic sound influenced several 20th century artists, died on December 5th.
karlheinz stockhausen • helicopter quartet • licht • avant garde composers • electronic music
Karlheinz Stockhausen, a composer whose experiments in electronic sound influenced several 20th century artists, died on December 5th.
karlheinz stockhausen • helicopter quartet • licht • avant garde composers • electronic music
Johann Pachelbel Biography
Johann Pachelbel, a master organist, excelled in sacred church music. Today, he is famous for Pachelbel's Canon in D.
johann pachelbel • pachelbel's canon in d major • pachelbel biography • pachelbel major works • pachelbel german composer
Johann Pachelbel, a master organist, excelled in sacred church music. Today, he is famous for Pachelbel's Canon in D.
johann pachelbel • pachelbel's canon in d major • pachelbel biography • pachelbel major works • pachelbel german composer
Beethoven's Piano Sonatas
German composer, organist, and pianist Wilhelm Kempff's technical virtuosity and ringing tone bring out the pathos in Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas.
great piano performers • wilhelm kempff • beethoven sonatas • classical piano performers • classical piano music
German composer, organist, and pianist Wilhelm Kempff's technical virtuosity and ringing tone bring out the pathos in Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas.
great piano performers • wilhelm kempff • beethoven sonatas • classical piano performers • classical piano music
Engelbert Humperdinck
Brief biography of German composer Engelbert Humperdinck - his life and works - famous for fairytale opera Hänsel und Gretel (Hansel and Gretel).
humperdinck composer • engelbert humperdinck • german composer of fairy tale • hansel and gretel • hansel und gretel
Brief biography of German composer Engelbert Humperdinck - his life and works - famous for fairytale opera Hänsel und Gretel (Hansel and Gretel).
humperdinck composer • engelbert humperdinck • german composer of fairy tale • hansel and gretel • hansel und gretel
Georg Philipp Telemann Biography
Biography of Baroque composer George Philipp Telemann - his life, career and musical works.
telemann biography • telemann life and works • telemann and bach • german composer telemann • telemann baroque composer
Biography of Baroque composer George Philipp Telemann - his life, career and musical works.
telemann biography • telemann life and works • telemann and bach • german composer telemann • telemann baroque composer
Beethoven Opera Fidelio
Fidelio, the only opera by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven: opera plot summary/synopsis, character description, and other Beethoven opera information.
ludwig van beethoven • german composer • german opera • fidelio • beethoven opera
Fidelio, the only opera by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven: opera plot summary/synopsis, character description, and other Beethoven opera information.
ludwig van beethoven • german composer • german opera • fidelio • beethoven opera
Biography and Works of Carl Orff
Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.
carl orff • german composer • german opera • german teacher • carmina burana
Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.
carl orff • german composer • german opera • german teacher • carmina burana
Biography of Johann Christian Bach
Brief biography of Classical composer Johann Christian Bach (JC Bach), popularly called 'London Bach' or 'English Bach.' He greatly influenced Mozart.
johann christian bach • johann sebastian bach • carl philipp emanuel bach • wolfgang amadeus mozart • german composer
Brief biography of Classical composer Johann Christian Bach (JC Bach), popularly called 'London Bach' or 'English Bach.' He greatly influenced Mozart.
johann christian bach • johann sebastian bach • carl philipp emanuel bach • wolfgang amadeus mozart • german composer
Carl Maria von Weber
Brief biography of Carl Maria von Weber, best-known for founding the Romantic school of opera and famous for his opera Der Freischütz
carl maria von weber • c.m. von weber biography • weber operas • weber der freischutz • carl maria von weber compositions
Brief biography of Carl Maria von Weber, best-known for founding the Romantic school of opera and famous for his opera Der Freischütz
carl maria von weber • c.m. von weber biography • weber operas • weber der freischutz • carl maria von weber compositions
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Brief biography of CPE Bach, master of the keyboards, arguably, founder of modern piano-playing, and famous for "treatise on how to play the keyboard correctly."
carl philipp emanuel bach • cpe bach • german composer cpe • essay on the correct method of playing the clavier • wurtemburgian
Brief biography of CPE Bach, master of the keyboards, arguably, founder of modern piano-playing, and famous for "treatise on how to play the keyboard correctly."
carl philipp emanuel bach • cpe bach • german composer cpe • essay on the correct method of playing the clavier • wurtemburgian
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Christoph W. Gluck's biography - his life, music and influence on 18th-century operatic reforms.
christoph willibald gluck • gluck opera composer • iphigenie en aulide • iphigenie en tauride • orfeo ed oridice
Christoph W. Gluck's biography - his life, music and influence on 18th-century operatic reforms.
christoph willibald gluck • gluck opera composer • iphigenie en aulide • iphigenie en tauride • orfeo ed oridice
Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah: facts, the cast, brief synopsis, brief history, and other Mendelssohn-related information.
felix mendelssohn bartholdy • german composer • romantic composer • facts about oratorio elijah • oratorio elijah
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah: facts, the cast, brief synopsis, brief history, and other Mendelssohn-related information.
felix mendelssohn bartholdy • german composer • romantic composer • facts about oratorio elijah • oratorio elijah
Hindemith's Concert Music for Brass and Strings
Before Symphonic Metamorphosis and Mathis der Maler, Paul Hindemith perfected his inimitable voice with a powerful work that maximized the capabilities of two sections.
paul hindemith • paul hindemith concert music for brass and strings • paul hindemith konzertmusik • strings and brass • serge koussevitzky
Before Symphonic Metamorphosis and Mathis der Maler, Paul Hindemith perfected his inimitable voice with a powerful work that maximized the capabilities of two sections.
paul hindemith • paul hindemith concert music for brass and strings • paul hindemith konzertmusik • strings and brass • serge koussevitzky
Gedichte: German Poetry
For National Poetry Month, we will examine some of Germany's best-loved poets. Written by Colleen Thomas Ryor.
poetry • poems • german • germany • goethe
For National Poetry Month, we will examine some of Germany's best-loved poets. Written by Colleen Thomas Ryor.
poetry • poems • german • germany • goethe
The Orff Process
Carl Orff was a German composer and educator. Orff defined the ideal music for children, "never music alone, but music connected with movement, dance, and speech - not to be listened to, meaningful only in active participation." Orff said, "Experience first, then intellectualize."
carl orff • orff • carl • process • learning
Carl Orff was a German composer and educator. Orff defined the ideal music for children, "never music alone, but music connected with movement, dance, and speech - not to be listened to, meaningful only in active participation." Orff said, "Experience first, then intellectualize."
carl orff • orff • carl • process • learning
British Composer Awards 2008 Shortlist
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has narrowed this year's nominations for British Composer Awards down to 33 works by a variety of British composers.
british composer awards 2008 • british academy of composers and songwriters • elliot carter • judith bingham • jonathan pitkin
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has narrowed this year's nominations for British Composer Awards down to 33 works by a variety of British composers.
british composer awards 2008 • british academy of composers and songwriters • elliot carter • judith bingham • jonathan pitkin
Classical Pianist Carlyle Petersilea
Boston, Massachusetts, has been the birthplace of many celebrated musicians, and Carlyle Petersilea was one of the most famous at one time.
carlyle petersilea • music in boston in the nineteenth century • boston pianists • sigismund thalberg • ignaz mosx\cheles
Boston, Massachusetts, has been the birthplace of many celebrated musicians, and Carlyle Petersilea was one of the most famous at one time.
carlyle petersilea • music in boston in the nineteenth century • boston pianists • sigismund thalberg • ignaz mosx\cheles
Composers' Homes in Britain
A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.
wolfgang amadeus mozart • george friedrich handel • hector berlioz • brook street mayfair/soho • messiah oratorio
A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.
wolfgang amadeus mozart • george friedrich handel • hector berlioz • brook street mayfair/soho • messiah oratorio
Easter Oratorios
From the glorious Handel to the mysterious Pärt, the Easter season offers the excuse to explore music commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ.
classical easter music • henrich schütz • g. f. handel • j. s. bach • f. j. haydn
From the glorious Handel to the mysterious Pärt, the Easter season offers the excuse to explore music commemorating the passion and resurrection of Christ.
classical easter music • henrich schütz • g. f. handel • j. s. bach • f. j. haydn
Christmas Vespers: JS Bach Magnificat Notes
JS Bach's Magnificat, is a canticle, a sacred music of praise by Mary, on learning she'll give birth to Christ. Bach's Magnificat brief history, and other information.
js bach's magnificat notes • christmas vespers bach magnificat • bach oratorio magnificat • history of bach magnificat • bach oratorio mary canticle
JS Bach's Magnificat, is a canticle, a sacred music of praise by Mary, on learning she'll give birth to Christ. Bach's Magnificat brief history, and other information.
js bach's magnificat notes • christmas vespers bach magnificat • bach oratorio magnificat • history of bach magnificat • bach oratorio mary canticle
Composer Franz Liszt's Mistress
A brief look at the life and career of Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer who, later in life, took holy orders in the Roman Catholic Church.
franz liszt • hungarian pianist and composer • nicolo paganini • six grandes etudes de paganini • les preludes
A brief look at the life and career of Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer who, later in life, took holy orders in the Roman Catholic Church.
franz liszt • hungarian pianist and composer • nicolo paganini • six grandes etudes de paganini • les preludes
Composer Gustav Mahler
Mahler had great talent and composed many wonderful works; his private life was not so successful.
gustav mahler • bohemian composer • vienna conservatory • julius epstein • robert fuchs
Mahler had great talent and composed many wonderful works; his private life was not so successful.
gustav mahler • bohemian composer • vienna conservatory • julius epstein • robert fuchs
Felix Mendelssohn Biography
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
felix mendelssohn • felix mendelssohn biography • mendelssohn life and works • mendelssohn midsummer night's dream • mendelssohn songs without words
Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.
felix mendelssohn • felix mendelssohn biography • mendelssohn life and works • mendelssohn midsummer night's dream • mendelssohn songs without words
Felix Mendelssohn's St Paul, Op.36
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio St Paul, Op.36: facts, the cast, brief history and other Mendelssohn-related information.
mendelssohn oratorio st paul • mendelssohn oratorios • mendelssohn st paul first performed • mendelssohn st paul date performed • mendelssohn oratorio st paul place performed
Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio St Paul, Op.36: facts, the cast, brief history and other Mendelssohn-related information.
mendelssohn oratorio st paul • mendelssohn oratorios • mendelssohn st paul first performed • mendelssohn st paul date performed • mendelssohn oratorio st paul place performed
Hark! Felix Mendelssohn Compose
Bach is known by Lutherans for his music. But were it not for Felix Mendelssohn, we might not know much of Bach's music. This article focuses on this unique Lutheran composer.
music • lutheran • bach • felix mendelssohn • st. matthew's passion
Bach is known by Lutherans for his music. But were it not for Felix Mendelssohn, we might not know much of Bach's music. This article focuses on this unique Lutheran composer.
music • lutheran • bach • felix mendelssohn • st. matthew's passion
Is it all about vibrations?
Reset your internal radio to beauty and abundance, and see new opportunities transform your life for the better.
string theory • vibrations • radio settings • wealth • abundance
Reset your internal radio to beauty and abundance, and see new opportunities transform your life for the better.
string theory • vibrations • radio settings • wealth • abundance
J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio Notes
JS Bach's sacred music, Christmas Oratorio - facts, structure, first performance, and brief history.
bach's christmas oratorio notes • bach christmas oratorio history • bach christmas oratorio premiere • bach weihnachts-oratorium • js bach's oratorios
JS Bach's sacred music, Christmas Oratorio - facts, structure, first performance, and brief history.
bach's christmas oratorio notes • bach christmas oratorio history • bach christmas oratorio premiere • bach weihnachts-oratorium • js bach's oratorios
Lili Marlene a Most Famous Song in the World
Lili Marlene is a song based on a German poem of 1915 and turned to music in 1938. It became the favorite of troops of every nation during the Second World War.
lili marlene • war song • famous song • hans leip • norbert schultze
Lili Marlene is a song based on a German poem of 1915 and turned to music in 1938. It became the favorite of troops of every nation during the Second World War.
lili marlene • war song • famous song • hans leip • norbert schultze
Louis Spohr Life and Works
Brief biography of Louis Spohr. His composition style is transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.
louis spohr biography • spohr life and works • spohr and von weber • spohr classicism and romanticism • spohr faust
Brief biography of Louis Spohr. His composition style is transition between Classicism and Romanticism. He paved way for German Romantic opera with Carl Maria von Weber.
louis spohr biography • spohr life and works • spohr and von weber • spohr classicism and romanticism • spohr faust
Propaganda, Fear Lead to Holocaust
As the 20th century dawned, the Jews in Germany became more than mere outsiders. Aided by beliefs of famous countrymen, many Germans begin to hate Jews as a race.
germany • hatred jews • jews in germany • world war i • weimar republic
As the 20th century dawned, the Jews in Germany became more than mere outsiders. Aided by beliefs of famous countrymen, many Germans begin to hate Jews as a race.
germany • hatred jews • jews in germany • world war i • weimar republic
Richard Strauss Biography
Liofe and works of post-romantic composer Richard Strauss, famous for opera Der Rosenkavalier ('The Cavalier of the Rose').
richard strauss • richard strauss biography • richard strauss life and works • richard strauss romantic composer • richard strauss operas
Liofe and works of post-romantic composer Richard Strauss, famous for opera Der Rosenkavalier ('The Cavalier of the Rose').
richard strauss • richard strauss biography • richard strauss life and works • richard strauss romantic composer • richard strauss operas
Richard Strauss Opera Salome
Salome, a German dramatic opera by Richard Strauss: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Richard Strauss opera information.
richard strauss salome • opera salome • german opera salome • plot synopsis salome • characters opera salome
Salome, a German dramatic opera by Richard Strauss: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Richard Strauss opera information.
richard strauss salome • opera salome • german opera salome • plot synopsis salome • characters opera salome
Richard Wagner's Life and Works
Brief biography of Richard Wagner, inlcuding his vices, leitmotif and operas. Famous for Der Ring des Nibelungen and Die Valkürie.
richard wagner • wagner life and works • wagner biography • wagner the ring of the nibelungs • der ring des nibelungen
Brief biography of Richard Wagner, inlcuding his vices, leitmotif and operas. Famous for Der Ring des Nibelungen and Die Valkürie.
richard wagner • wagner life and works • wagner biography • wagner the ring of the nibelungs • der ring des nibelungen
Robert Schumann
Life and works of Robert Schumann, a poetic composer whose works relate to literature - poems, novels and plays.
robert schumann • robert schumann works • robert clara schumann • robert schumann piano • robert schumann composer
Life and works of Robert Schumann, a poetic composer whose works relate to literature - poems, novels and plays.
robert schumann • robert schumann works • robert clara schumann • robert schumann piano • robert schumann composer
Sir Edward Elgar
Bio of Composer Sir Edward Elgar's life and music revisited as the English musical world celebrate the great composer's 150th birthday anniversary.
english composer sir edward elgar • pomp and circumstance composer • elgar land of hope and glory • elgar salut d'amour • enigma variations elgar
Bio of Composer Sir Edward Elgar's life and music revisited as the English musical world celebrate the great composer's 150th birthday anniversary.
english composer sir edward elgar • pomp and circumstance composer • elgar land of hope and glory • elgar salut d'amour • enigma variations elgar
The Classic Jarring Soundtrack
Innovative scenes that changed how audiences not only see, but listen to, films.
movie music • movie soundtracks • film music • soundtrack • background music
Innovative scenes that changed how audiences not only see, but listen to, films.
movie music • movie soundtracks • film music • soundtrack • background music
The Promenade Concerts
The first Promenade concert took place in London in August 1895 and this world famous summer music festival still continues and thrives today.
promenade concerts • the bbc proms • henry wood promenade concerts • proms in the park • albert hall
The first Promenade concert took place in London in August 1895 and this world famous summer music festival still continues and thrives today.
promenade concerts • the bbc proms • henry wood promenade concerts • proms in the park • albert hall
Three Famous Sister Musical Duos
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister Nannerl often played together at various musical functions in Salzburg and Vienna. Several sister teams followed their example.
teresa milanollo • maria milanollo • jelly d'aranyi • adila fachiri • sutro sisters
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister Nannerl often played together at various musical functions in Salzburg and Vienna. Several sister teams followed their example.
teresa milanollo • maria milanollo • jelly d'aranyi • adila fachiri • sutro sisters
Vampires in Western Europe
At the beginning of the 19th Century, before Bram Stoker penned Dracula, the first vampire story took shape in a vacation home in Switzerland, along with Frankenstein.
vampires • dracula • bram stoker • john polidori • frankenstein
At the beginning of the 19th Century, before Bram Stoker penned Dracula, the first vampire story took shape in a vacation home in Switzerland, along with Frankenstein.
vampires • dracula • bram stoker • john polidori • frankenstein
Engelbert Humperdinck Still Singing at Age 73
After a half century of singing, Humperdinck continues wowing the ladies as he tours Europe, the United States and Canada with a nearly two-hour non-stop show
engelbert humperdinck • still singing at 73 • british entertainer • strong voice • new albums
After a half century of singing, Humperdinck continues wowing the ladies as he tours Europe, the United States and Canada with a nearly two-hour non-stop show
engelbert humperdinck • still singing at 73 • british entertainer • strong voice • new albums
Grimms Hansel and Gretel to Music
Opera Hänsel und Gretel (Hansel and Gretel) by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck: plot synopsis, character list, and other Humperdinck opera information.
engelbert humperdinck • brothers grimm fairytale opera • hansel and gretel • hansel und gretel • peter broom maker
Opera Hänsel und Gretel (Hansel and Gretel) by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck: plot synopsis, character list, and other Humperdinck opera information.
engelbert humperdinck • brothers grimm fairytale opera • hansel and gretel • hansel und gretel • peter broom maker
Hansel and Gretel in the Visual Arts
Many fairy tale stories have been adapted for other media. Hansel and Gretel is no exception having had numerous opera, movies, and television adaptations.
hansel and gretel • hansel and gretel opera • humperdinck hansel and gretel • hansel and gretel dvd • hansel and gretel movie
Many fairy tale stories have been adapted for other media. Hansel and Gretel is no exception having had numerous opera, movies, and television adaptations.
hansel and gretel • hansel and gretel opera • humperdinck hansel and gretel • hansel and gretel dvd • hansel and gretel movie
Hymn Still, Still with Thee
History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
hymn still still with thee • history of still still with thee • writer harriet beecher stowe still with thee • tune consolation still still with thee • composer still still with thee mendelssohn
History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.
hymn still still with thee • history of still still with thee • writer harriet beecher stowe still with thee • tune consolation still still with thee • composer still still with thee mendelssohn
Joy to the World Christmas Carol History
Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.
joy to the world • joy to the world christmas carol • nativity carol and hymn of joy • isaac watts joy to the world • lowell mason
Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.
joy to the world • joy to the world christmas carol • nativity carol and hymn of joy • isaac watts joy to the world • lowell mason
King Arthur on Film
The tales of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest for the Holy Grail have enchanted cinema goers for generations.
king arthur films • knights of the round table • holy grail films • arthurian legend • mark twain films
The tales of King Arthur, the knights of the round table, and their quest for the Holy Grail have enchanted cinema goers for generations.
king arthur films • knights of the round table • holy grail films • arthurian legend • mark twain films
Mad King Ludwig's Fantasy Castles Near Munich
Bavarian King Ludwig II built the Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof , and Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria, Germany. All are top day trips from Munich.
bavarian king ludwig ii • fantasy palace in germany • sightseeing in bavaria • daytrips from munich • fairy tale disney castle
Bavarian King Ludwig II built the Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof , and Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria, Germany. All are top day trips from Munich.
bavarian king ludwig ii • fantasy palace in germany • sightseeing in bavaria • daytrips from munich • fairy tale disney castle
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