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When Latin Meets Classical

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The Latin Music Elements in Classical Music What is often called Latin music consists of music made in South America, from the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and the broader continent. © bbc.co.uk These music — as they are all unique and different depending on the place of origin, and reducing it to one style only would be too limiting — represent a fascination for the European world. Indeed, they are often much more rhythm centered than the former, and while very complex, somehow natural and organic. Additionally, they display a treatment of harmony and melody that is quite different from the one in the old continent, at times simpler but with hidden qualities. Latin music also represents a way of thinking that is different from the one in traditional European music — more on this below — and therefore which allows — for one who wishes to take inspiration from these — for creative stunts and a door to musical explorations. Furthermore, while mus...

Pianists and Their Composers: Franz Schubert

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“Schubert’s music is the most human that I know.”   – András Schiff Schubert’s music provides the bridge between the classical and romantic eras. Yet his music was not well known during his lifetime outside of Schubert’s own intimate circle of friends. His piano music was largely neglected right up to the early part of the 20th century when it was given the attention it deserved by pianists such as Artur Schnabel, who can be partly credited for introducing it into the regular concert repertoire with pieces such as the late piano sonatas, the two sets of Impromptus, the  Moments Musicaux , and the “Wanderer fantasie”. Today, these works are staples of the pianist’s repertoire, much loved by performers and audiences alike. 3D portrait of Franz Schubert © Hadi Karimi Schubert’s musical sensibilities and invention were inspired by the human voice – he wrote over 600 songs – and lyrical melody and long-spung cantabile lines are distinctive elements of all his mu...

Tonight You'll Be Mine (Concerto)

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Ernesto Cortazar 53.4K subscribers Subscribe 337 Share Clip 43,607 views Jan 28, 2015 Provided to YouTube by TuneCore Tonight You'll Be Mine (Concerto) · Ernesto Cortazar Concertos Vol. II ℗ 2009 Piano Drops Music & Publishing

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

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87,403 views Jan 28, 2015 Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas · Beegie Adair

Wonderland By Night (Wunderland bei Nacht)

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624,628 views Jul 21, 2018 624,628 views • Jul 21, 2018 Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Wonderland By Night (Wunderland bei Nacht) · Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra Wonderland By Night ℗ A Polydor recording; ℗ 1959 Universal Music GmbH Released on: 1961-01-01 Associated Performer, Trumpet: Charly Tabor Producer: Bert Kaempfert Composer: Klaus Günter Neumann Composer: Willi Stanke

The 20 best pieces of classical Christmas music

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  7 December 2022, 09:44 | Updated: 7 December 2022, 12:27 Christmas is upon us, so it's time to rediscover all our favourite festive pieces of music...  Picture: Alamy By Classic FM @ClassicFM   Christmas is upon us, which means it’s time to rediscover all those favourite festive pieces of music. Find out how classical music does Christmas, from traditional carols to obscure gems you may not yet have heard... The Nutcracker – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker  is something of a Christmas tradition. The festive tale of a toy soldier that comes to life has endured over the years and been subject to some radical retellings. But it’s  Tchaikovsky ’s music at the centre that makes the beloved ballet that little bit more special. Read more:  The best ballet scores of all time The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House.  Picture: Royal Ballet/Tristram Kenton Troika – Sergei Prokofiev Taken from his Lieutenant Kijé,  Prok...