Articles related to "Oratorio"
Joseph Haydn's The Creation
Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation: facts, the cast, brief history of The Creation, and other Haydn-related information.
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Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation: facts, the cast, brief history of The Creation, and other Haydn-related information.
franz joseph haydn • oratorio the creation • die schopfung • haydn famous oratorio • haydn milton's paradise lost
J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio Notes
JS Bach's sacred music, Christmas Oratorio - facts, structure, first performance, and brief history.
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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
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.
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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
Handel's Oratorio Messiah
Handel's sacred music, Messiah, remains the greatest oratorio. Handel's Messiah facts, brief history, and first performance.
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Handel's sacred music, Messiah, remains the greatest oratorio. Handel's Messiah facts, brief history, and first performance.
handel's messiah • oratorio messiah • handel messiah history • handel's messiah premiere • handel messiah information
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
Joseph Haydn's The Seasons
Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Seasons (Die Jahreszeiten): facts, the cast, brief history, and other Haydn-related information.
franz joseph haydn • the creation • the seasons • haydn oratorio • handel oratorio
Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Seasons (Die Jahreszeiten): facts, the cast, brief history, and other Haydn-related information.
franz joseph haydn • the creation • the seasons • haydn oratorio • handel 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
New Oratorio at Mostly Mozart Festival
Saariaho's oratorio Le Passion de Simone will receive its U.S. premiere at the Mostly Mozart Festival. The work blends sacred and secular forms in recounting Weil's life.
kaija saariaho • le pasion de simone • mostly mozart festival • oratorio • finnish composers
Saariaho's oratorio Le Passion de Simone will receive its U.S. premiere at the Mostly Mozart Festival. The work blends sacred and secular forms in recounting Weil's life.
kaija saariaho • le pasion de simone • mostly mozart festival • oratorio • finnish composers
English Composer Edward Elgar
English composer Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) celebrates his 150th birthday in the year 2007. But who was this contemporary of Gustav Holst and Frederick Delius?
edward elgar • english composers • 20th century composers • post-romantic • oratorios
English composer Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) celebrates his 150th birthday in the year 2007. But who was this contemporary of Gustav Holst and Frederick Delius?
edward elgar • english composers • 20th century composers • post-romantic • oratorios
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
Ecce Cor Meum CD Review
Paul McCartney's latest classical composition explores themes of love and longing (not unlike his pop endeavors).
paul mccartney • classical oratorio • ecce cor meum • classical brit music awards • classical music review
Paul McCartney's latest classical composition explores themes of love and longing (not unlike his pop endeavors).
paul mccartney • classical oratorio • ecce cor meum • classical brit music awards • classical music review
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
George Frideric Handel
Brief biography of composer George F. Handel, best-known for oratorios and operas. Famous for oratorio Messiah.
george handel • handel biography • handel list of works • handel's messiah • handel oratorios
Brief biography of composer George F. Handel, best-known for oratorios and operas. Famous for oratorio Messiah.
george handel • handel biography • handel list of works • handel's messiah • handel oratorios
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
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.
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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
Honegger's Jeanne d'Arc au Bucher
Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.
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Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.
honegger jeanne d'arc au bucher • honegger oratorio joan of arc • synopsis of honegger joan of arc • honegger joan of arc cast of characters • honegger joan of arc oratorio information
Jules Massenet French Opera Master
Brief biography of Jules Massenet, his life, career, operas and other works. Famous for opera Manon, Le Cid and Thaïs, with the famous intermezzo 'Meditation.'
jules massenet • french composer • french opera composer • thais • meditation de thais
Brief biography of Jules Massenet, his life, career, operas and other works. Famous for opera Manon, Le Cid and Thaïs, with the famous intermezzo 'Meditation.'
jules massenet • french composer • french opera composer • thais • meditation de thais
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
Georg Friedrich Handel's Romances
A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.
georg friedrich hendel • unmarried composers • handel's romances • franz schubert • frederic chopin
A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.
georg friedrich hendel • unmarried composers • handel's romances • franz schubert • frederic chopin
Joseph Haydn Biography
Life and Works of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the greatest Austrian Classical composers, regarded as Father of Symphony.
franz joseph haydn • haydn's the creation • haydn music • surprise haydn • haydn and mozart
Life and Works of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the greatest Austrian Classical composers, regarded as Father of Symphony.
franz joseph haydn • haydn's the creation • haydn music • surprise haydn • haydn and mozart
Johann Sebastian Bach Biography
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach, German Protestant composer, a master of contrapuntal technique.
johann sebastian bach • js bach biography • js bach master contrapuntal technique • js bach baroque composer • bach st matthew passion
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach, German Protestant composer, a master of contrapuntal technique.
johann sebastian bach • js bach biography • js bach master contrapuntal technique • js bach baroque composer • bach st matthew passion
Arthur Honegger, Les Six
Brief biography of French composer Arthur Honegger, a neo-classicist known for "Le Roi David" and "Pacific 231."
arthur honegger • honegger brief biography • les six and honegger • honegger works • honegger music
Brief biography of French composer Arthur Honegger, a neo-classicist known for "Le Roi David" and "Pacific 231."
arthur honegger • honegger brief biography • les six and honegger • honegger works • honegger music
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
History of English Women Composers
A brief overview of English women in composition, including a list of their works and biographical details. Arabella Goddard, Ethel Leginska, Florence May, and more.
ethel leginska • hoch conservatorytheodore • leschetizky • boston philharmonic orchestra • women's symphony of boston
A brief overview of English women in composition, including a list of their works and biographical details. Arabella Goddard, Ethel Leginska, Florence May, and more.
ethel leginska • hoch conservatorytheodore • leschetizky • boston philharmonic orchestra • women's symphony of boston
Charles Gounod: French Composer
Brief biography of Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.
charles gounod • french composer charles gounod brief bio • gounod opera faust • gounod ave maria • gounod choir
Brief biography of Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.
charles gounod • french composer charles gounod brief bio • gounod opera faust • gounod ave maria • gounod choir
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
Christmas Operas in One Act
Christmas one-act operas: Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors and Bridge's The Christmas Rose: opera plot synopsis, character description and other opera information.
christmas operas • christmas operas in one act • amahl and the midnight visitors • menotti's amahl • the christmas rose opera
Christmas one-act operas: Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors and Bridge's The Christmas Rose: opera plot synopsis, character description and other opera information.
christmas operas • christmas operas in one act • amahl and the midnight visitors • menotti's amahl • the christmas rose opera
Kathy: Metropolitan Opera to Rock 'n' Roll
Kathy was introduced to rock 'n' roll and the sounds of Elvis Presley in her teenage years.
elvis • steve martin • martin • presley • kathy westmoreland
Kathy was introduced to rock 'n' roll and the sounds of Elvis Presley in her teenage years.
elvis • steve martin • martin • presley • kathy westmoreland
JS Bach St. Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: facts, the cast, brief history, and other related information.
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Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: facts, the cast, brief history, and other related information.
bach st matthew passion • bach matthew passion • bach passion • matthew passion history • synopsis matthew passion
The Music of Franz Liszt
Music of Franz Liszt, including <I>The Little Bell</I>.
franz liszt • <i>the little bell</i>
Music of Franz Liszt, including <I>The Little Bell</I>.
franz liszt • <i>the little bell</i>
Renée Fleming and Cecilia Bartoli
A look at three classical music female singers and some recommendations for listening.
renee fleming • cecilia bartoli • janet baker • classical female singers • salieri album
A look at three classical music female singers and some recommendations for listening.
renee fleming • cecilia bartoli • janet baker • classical female singers • salieri album
Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger - Liechtenstein’s Famous Composer
The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein has produced some notable persons over the years. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, Liechtenstein’s most famous composer is one.
the principality of liechtenstein • joseph gabriel rheinberger • liechtenstein’s most famous composer • james foster robinson • suite101
The tiny Principality of Liechtenstein has produced some notable persons over the years. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger, Liechtenstein’s most famous composer is one.
the principality of liechtenstein • joseph gabriel rheinberger • liechtenstein’s most famous composer • james foster robinson • suite101
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
Luigi Boccherini Bio
Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.
luigi boccherini • classical composer • italian composer • mozart • haydn
Brief biography of Classical period composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini, his life and works that influenced later prominent composers like Gluck, Haydn and Mozart.
luigi boccherini • classical composer • italian composer • mozart • haydn
Orfeo ed Euridice – Gluck Opera
Orfeo ed Euridice an opera by Gluck. Gluck's Orpheus opera. Orfeo ed Euridice plot summary, Orfeo cast of characters,Orfeo ed Euridice Info
gluck opera • orfeo ed euridice • orpheus and eurydice • amore • orphée
Orfeo ed Euridice an opera by Gluck. Gluck's Orpheus opera. Orfeo ed Euridice plot summary, Orfeo cast of characters,Orfeo ed Euridice Info
gluck opera • orfeo ed euridice • orpheus and eurydice • amore • orphée
Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah (1995)
This compilation was released four years ago and hasn't received much attention. However, it does makes for a nice listen to.
christmas • carols • new • young • messiah
This compilation was released four years ago and hasn't received much attention. However, it does makes for a nice listen to.
christmas • carols • new • young • messiah
Felix Mendelssohn
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
mendelssohn • romantic composers • the italian symphony • the scottish symphony • the wedding march
Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.
mendelssohn • romantic composers • the italian symphony • the scottish symphony • the wedding march
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
history of christmas carols • george frideric handel • the messiah • hallelujah chorus • christmas hymn
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
history of christmas carols • george frideric handel • the messiah • hallelujah chorus • christmas hymn
Mountain Yearning
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel's music; and Mountain Yearning.
fanny mendelssohn hensel • mountain yearning
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel's music; and Mountain Yearning.
fanny mendelssohn hensel • mountain yearning
The Opening of the Terraces of the Shrine of the Bab
A description of the events surrounding the opening of the Terraces at the Shrine of the Bab, in Haifa, Isreal. Included is a link to an archive site where this can be viewed.
shrine of the bab • baha'i • abdu'l-baha • william sutherland maxwell • lasse thoresen
A description of the events surrounding the opening of the Terraces at the Shrine of the Bab, in Haifa, Isreal. Included is a link to an archive site where this can be viewed.
shrine of the bab • baha'i • abdu'l-baha • william sutherland maxwell • lasse thoresen
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria. When he was four, he already had extraordinary powers of musical memory. Though his life was one of obsession, loneliness and poverty, his music is still in great demand today.
wolfgang amadeus mozart • mozart • amadeus mozart • mary alward • mary m alward
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756, in Salzburg, Austria. When he was four, he already had extraordinary powers of musical memory. Though his life was one of obsession, loneliness and poverty, his music is still in great demand today.
wolfgang amadeus mozart • mozart • amadeus mozart • mary alward • mary m alward
Antonio Sacchini
Brief biography of Antonio Sacchini, Italian Opera composer of the Classical Era best-known for opera seria. Famous for 'Oedipe a Colonne.'
antonio sacchini • sacchini biography • sacchini operas • oedipe a colonne • sacchini seria opera
Brief biography of Antonio Sacchini, Italian Opera composer of the Classical Era best-known for opera seria. Famous for 'Oedipe a Colonne.'
antonio sacchini • sacchini biography • sacchini operas • oedipe a colonne • sacchini seria opera
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
Leopold Mozart: Wolfgang's Father
Life, career and works of Leopold Mozart - German composer, violin teacher, violinist, theorist - devoted father and first teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
leopold mozart • father of wolfgang amadeus mozart • leopold mozart brief bio • mozart versuch einer grunlichen vioinschule • mozart's first teacher
Life, career and works of Leopold Mozart - German composer, violin teacher, violinist, theorist - devoted father and first teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
leopold mozart • father of wolfgang amadeus mozart • leopold mozart brief bio • mozart versuch einer grunlichen vioinschule • mozart's first teacher
Pergolesi's Opera La Serva Padrona
La Serva Padrona, an Italian opera buffa by Pergolesi: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Pergolesi opera information.
pergolesi la serva padrona • italian opera la serva padrona • pergolesi maid turned mistress • date and place la serva padrona premiered • characters of la serva padrona
La Serva Padrona, an Italian opera buffa by Pergolesi: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Pergolesi opera information.
pergolesi la serva padrona • italian opera la serva padrona • pergolesi maid turned mistress • date and place la serva padrona premiered • characters of la serva padrona
Knights at the Opera, Part 13 - Liberating Jerusalem
Knights and feisty Saracen females battle it out, in a plethora of operas based upon a single 16th-century epic.
opera • opera • handel • rossini • gluck
Knights and feisty Saracen females battle it out, in a plethora of operas based upon a single 16th-century epic.
opera • opera • handel • rossini • gluck
Knights at the Opera, Part 3 - Wagnerian Knights
Wagner's <i>Tristan und Isolde</i> actually takes place rather more on Arthurian territory than in the Continental Europe or Middle East of the Crusades. <i>Tannhäuser</i>, on the other hand, travels between a Christian world and an ideal pagan land where Venus, the goddess of love, reigns supreme.
opera • opera • crusades • wagner • knight
Wagner's <i>Tristan und Isolde</i> actually takes place rather more on Arthurian territory than in the Continental Europe or Middle East of the Crusades. <i>Tannhäuser</i>, on the other hand, travels between a Christian world and an ideal pagan land where Venus, the goddess of love, reigns supreme.
opera • opera • crusades • wagner • knight
REJOICE GREATLY
Concert planning is not an easy task... IT IS AN ART
messiah • handel • singer • performer • concert planning
Concert planning is not an easy task... IT IS AN ART
messiah • handel • singer • performer • concert planning
Biography of Arthur Sullivan
Biography of British composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, the Gilbert & Sullivan collaboration and their "Savoy Operas."
arthur sullivan • arthur sullivan biography • works of gilbert and sullivan • sullivan the mikado • gilbert and sullivan operettas
Biography of British composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, the Gilbert & Sullivan collaboration and their "Savoy Operas."
arthur sullivan • arthur sullivan biography • works of gilbert and sullivan • sullivan the mikado • gilbert and sullivan operettas
Classical BRIT Music Awards
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney takes Album of the Year Award at the Classical BRIT Awards 2007.
classical brit music awards • music awards • paul mccartney • album of the year • 2007
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney takes Album of the Year Award at the Classical BRIT Awards 2007.
classical brit music awards • music awards • paul mccartney • album of the year • 2007
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