Baton Music

The Dutch composer Adrianus Giesen (1843-1916) received his musical training from his uncle Hendrikus van der Sanden and from Brother Gregorius van Dijk. His talent as an organist became evident at an...

The Dutch composer Adrianus Giesen (1843-1916) received his musical training from his uncle Hendrikus van der Sanden and from Brother Gregorius van Dijk. His talent as an organist became evident at an...

Ferdinand David (1810-1873) was a prominent German violin virtuoso, composer, and music educator. As the long-time concertmaster of the 'Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra' and a close friend of Felix Mende...

Ferdinand David (1810-1873) was a prominent German violin virtuoso, composer, and music educator. As the long-time concertmaster of the 'Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra' and a close friend of Felix Mende...

Ferdinand David (1810-1873) was a prominent German violin virtuoso, composer, and music educator. As the long-time concertmaster of the 'Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra' and a close friend of Felix Mende...

Ferdinand David (1810-1873) was a prominent German violin virtuoso, composer, and music educator. As the long-time concertmaster of the 'Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra' and a close friend of Felix Mende...

In 1876, Grieg created incidental music for the premiere of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', at the request of the author. Many of the pieces from this work became very popular in the form of orchestral suit...

In 1876, Grieg created incidental music for the premiere of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', at the request of the author. Many of the pieces from this work became very popular in the form of orchestral suit...

Emmerich Kálmán's most beloved operetta 'Die Csárdásfürstin' had its first performance at the Vienna 'Johann Strauss-Theater' in November 1915. Only in the German speaking countries it was performed 5...

Franz Lehár's 'Scène phantastique' from 'Ein Märchen aus 1001 Nacht' offers a magical journey into the world of the Arabian Nights. Composed early in his career, this work showcases Lehár's innate gif...

Franz Lehár's 'Scène phantastique' from 'Ein Märchen aus 1001 Nacht' offers a magical journey into the world of the Arabian Nights. Composed early in his career, this work showcases Lehár's innate gif...

Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) was an English composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music. He is considered one of England's greatest composers, and he is honoured for h...

Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) was an English composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music. He is considered one of England's greatest composers, and he is honoured for h...

Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) was an English composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music. He is considered one of England's greatest composers, and he is honoured for h...

Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) was an English composer who occupies a primary place in anthologies of English choral music. He is considered one of England's greatest composers, and he is honoured for h...

Non ti scordar di me, is one of De Curtis' later songs, written in 1935 for a movie of the same title, featuring the tenor, Beniamino Gigli, who helped make many Italian songs famous. Unlike a majorit...

Non ti scordar di me, is one of De Curtis' later songs, written in 1935 for a movie of the same title, featuring the tenor, Beniamino Gigli, who helped make many Italian songs famous. Unlike a majorit...

Non ti scordar di me, is one of De Curtis' later songs, written in 1935 for a movie of the same title, featuring the tenor, Beniamino Gigli, who helped make many Italian songs famous. Unlike a majorit...

Non ti scordar di me, is one of De Curtis' later songs, written in 1935 for a movie of the same title, featuring the tenor, Beniamino Gigli, who helped make many Italian songs famous. Unlike a majorit...

The overture to The Mikado or The Town of Titipu (1885) catered for the contemporary taste for the exoticism of the orient, whilst remaining perceptibly a satire on the British traditions. It is the o...

The overture to The Mikado or The Town of Titipu (1885) catered for the contemporary taste for the exoticism of the orient, whilst remaining perceptibly a satire on the British traditions. It is the o...

Nielsen's Rhapsodic Overture (1927) represents the romantic musical element in orchestral composition. The sub-title A fantasy journey to FaroÙr belies the imaginative character of the piece, which is...

Nielsen's Rhapsodic Overture (1927) represents the romantic musical element in orchestral composition. The sub-title A fantasy journey to FaroÙr belies the imaginative character of the piece, which is...

Franz Lehár's Operetta 'Das Land des Lächelns' was composed in 1929 for the famous tenor Richard Tauber. The plot deals with the love between the Chinese Prince Sou-chong and Lisa, daughter of Count L...

Franz Lehár's Operetta 'Das Land des Lächelns' was composed in 1929 for the famous tenor Richard Tauber. The plot deals with the love between the Chinese Prince Sou-chong and Lisa, daughter of Count L...