Articles related to "Schubert"

Biography of Austrian composer Franz Schubert - famous for 8th Symphony Unfinished, Trout Quintet, Serenade, and numerous songs, including Ave Maria.

Franz Schubert's prolific writing style has been an incredible bit of good fortune for those of us who love his music. Read on for a brief biography of this music master.

Gustavo Dudamel has programmed an ambitious season that includes works from the Classical, Romantic, Post-Romantic, Modern and Contemporary periods to name a few.

Romantic opera Alfonso and Estrella (Alfonso und Estrella) by Austrian composer Franz Schubert: plot synopsis, character list, and other Schubert opera information.

'24 Lyric Preludes in Romantic Style' is an excellent preparation for more complex works of the great masters of 19th- and 20th- century Romanticism.

From Chopin's nocturnes to the love theme from Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy to Schubert's lieder, classical music is full of romantic songs.

Catherine O'Hare from County Down, Ireland was the only woman on an historic overland trek during the Cariboo gold rush.

A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.

The Twin Cities boast the third most museums in the U. S. The following, all in the smaller twin, Saint Paul, give you an idea of their contents, size and diversity.

A look at Prince Albert, husband of England's Queen Victoria, and his sacred compositions.

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.

Imogen Cooper may not be a flashy performer, but her technique and artistry make her a memorable musician in either solo or chamber performances.

For long seen only as a capital of sleaze, Bangkok is now a capital of the finest that art can offer, whether it be in music concerts, ballet, opera, or art exhibitions.

You'd be surprised what they were singing at Christmas in the Middle Ages.

The flowering cherry tree comes in many varieties. Most offer a sumptuous display of cherry blossom in spring. Some also have ornamental bark, or bright autumn foliage.

Ten movies that every animated film fan should know about.

Here are some suggestions for top quality classical piano performers and some of their noted recordings.

Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.

Alice Nielsen was a well-known operetta and opera star in America in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. She had a varied career, singing both opera and musicals.

Opera singer profiled: Christa Ludwig was one of the most important mezzo sopranos of the mid-twentieth century. Info: Christa Ludwig bio and Christa Ludwig recording

Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever.

With Purcell, Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn all having birthdays or celebrating milestone anniversaries, classical music has a lot to celebrate in 2009.

Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.

The Australian music ensemble Tin Alley String Quartet takes home the grand prize from the 2007 Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Vincenzo Bellini's brief biography. He is best known for opera Norma and 'bel canto.'

Brief biography of Antonio Salieri - his life and major works. His name has often been linked to Mozart's.

Anton Bruckner spent most of his life quietly composing, but now he's regarded as 19th-century's great symphonic masters.

Medal of Music winner Judith Weir tells stories through music by collaborating with theater, film and narrative arts.

Many classical works associated with Halloween feature similar themes like the fear of death, the return of dead spirits, and interaction of demonic beings with humans.

When spring comes, thoughts not only turn to love, but also to cleaning closets, or, symbolically, fresh starts, and purging can be easier with some simple guidelines.

Louis Moreau-Gottschalk is not a widely touted name in music circles. However, this Louisiana native made great contributions to classical music that we today recognize

Famous vaudeville artists as well as the Boston Ladies Schubert Quartet performed in the Music Hall. Today Snug Harbor still is a popular centre for the performing arts.

Life and works of Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century composer who founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and revived the works of Bach and Handel.

Life and music of Spanish virtuoso guitarist and composer Francisco Tarrega, famous for Recuerdos de la Alhambra and Lagrima.

Franz Liszt's life, influence and works. He is best remembered for orchestral symphonic poems, piano virtuosity, and "Dream of Love."

Brief biography of Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, his life, career and list of his major operas. Best known for L'Elisir d'amore and Lucia di Lammermoor.

Life and Works of Franz Joseph Haydn, one of the greatest Austrian Classical composers, regarded as Father of Symphony.

In the song cycle Frauenliebe und -leben, Robert Schumann uses the piano not merely as accompaniment to the voice but as an agent of emotional expression.

Life and works of Robert Schumann, a poetic composer whose works relate to literature - poems, novels and plays.

New York's Roerich Museum displays the Russian artist's luminous paintings as well as his costume and scenic designs, writings, and personal collection of Buddhist art.

Insight into the singing voice of Susan Boyle, Scottish singer, famous for Les Misérables' I Dreamed a Dream and Cats' Memory.

Reclaiming Futures is a succesful program run by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help communities help thier teens who are in jail and addicted to drugs or alcohol.

The dearth of knowledge in what is considered basic in Arts and Science classes is decreasing every year among college freshmen and may be traced to earlier education.

The IIHF World Hockey Championships are underway in Canada; here's a quick look at some of the contending teams vying for the World title.

Carl Spitzweg's painting is a premier example of genre painting from the Biedermeier.

Without realizing it, children are regularly exposed to classical music through animation and other programming. Help them to truly listen just as well as they watch.

Dudamel's revitalized readings of Mozart's "Prague" and "Jupiter" symphonies get shouts of "Bravo Gustavo." Violinist Gil Shaham takes triple bows to standing ovation.

The Famous Children Series features entertaining biographies of ten well-known composers for children aged five to seven.

Sylt is Germany's most popular island and a summer holiday on Sylt wouldn't be complete with a brave plunge into the North Sea.

Guide to the plot, characters and history of The Consul, an opera in three acts by Italian-American composer Gian Carlo Menotti.