Klaus Döring's Classical Music/Klaus Döring's Klassische Musik

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Stand By Me - Stringspace Orchestra

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 | Margarita Höhenrieder, Staatskapelle Dresden

Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major by Ludwig van Beethoven is Beethoven for piano virtuosos. Margarita Höhenrieder shines on the piano, accompanied by the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden conducted by Fabio Luisi. The concert took place in 2008 at the Philharmonie im Gasteig Munich. (00:00) I. Allegro con brio (18:39) II Largo (29:50) III Rondo: Allegro scherzando Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) wrote seven piano concertos, five of which are numbered as opuses. The Piano Concerto in C major, Op. 15 is known as Piano Concerto No. 1, even though it was not the first concerto for piano that Beethoven wrote. First drafts for the Piano Concerto in C major date from 1793, a first complete transcription was available in late 1794 or early 1795, a new score existed before 1800 and finally the print appeared in 1801 after the solo part had been rewritten a second time. Beethoven probably performed an early version of the C major concerto himself in Vienna in 1795, where he is also thought to have performed a later version for the first time in 1800. Beethoven initially wrote his piano concertos primarily for himself. As a piano virtuoso, he wanted to show off his skills to an audience with the solo concertos; he was, after all, famous for his brilliant improvisations on the popular instrument. There are similarities between the Piano Concerto in C major and Symphony No. 1, not only with respect to the period in which they were composed. In both works, the young Beethoven’s knack of bringing forth the most diverse musical emotions from a simple thematic idea is already evident. And both works are characterized by a festive tone in which virtuosity is celebrated to the highest degree.

Pablo de Sarasate - his music and his life

Pablo de Sarasate (born March 10, 1844, Pamplona, Spain—died Sept. 20, 1908, Biarritz, France) celebrated Spanish violin virtuoso and composer.

Beginning his violin studies at the age of five, Sarasate gave his first performance at age eight and later studied at the Paris Conservatory. In 1859 he began the concert tours that made him famous throughout the world. His playing was particularly admired for sweetness and purity of tone, perfect intonation, and a flawless technique that appeared effortless. Many prominent composers, including Camille Saint-Saëns, Max Bruch, Édouard Lalo, and Antonín Dvořák, wrote pieces for him. Sarasate is also known as a composer of virtuoso violin music, his most popular work being Zigeunerweisen (1878), a fantasy in gypsy style for violin and orchestra.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Emile Waldteufel - Valse Roses de Noel (Waltz,Op.230)

Roses de Noel Op.230 Valse de Emile Waldteufel.

Monday, February 26, 2024

OTTA Orchestra & Samara State Philharmonic Academic Symphony Orchestra -...

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The Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Samara State Philharmonic Society is one of the 
leading groups in Russia, rightfully constituting the pride of the national musical culture.

Top 5 Electric Violin Cover ( By Asturia Quartet )

A group of 4 multi-talented women, playing electric string in a beautiful way. They have been on youtube for almost 10 years and still have the same passion for music as they did before. We fell instantly in love with their music. We hope you enjoy their music. Please like and share the video. People who helped them put the video together - Video directed and edited by Alisa Kosmos Director of photography: Andrei Yakovlev Mixing and mastering: Filipp Logvinenko @Piamime Arrangement for strings: Miroslava Tsybka * Asturia Electric String Quartet * Youtube -