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'Der Ring des Nibelungen' (The Ring of the Nibelung) is a cycle of four epic operas by German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The works are based loosely on characters from the Norse sagas and th...

Vincenzo Bellini is one of the great composers of the bel canto era. The role of Norma was one of the favourites of the legendary soprano Maria Callas. (2 Sopranos and Concert Band)

Emmerich Kalman most beloved operetta Die Csardasfürstin had its first performance at the Vienna Johann Strauss-Theater in November 1915. Only in the German speaking countries it was performed 5000 ti...

During most of his career in Leipzig Bach composed about one cantata per month. About 200 of the total 300 cantatas he created have been preserved. 'Jesus bleibet meine Freude' ('Jesu, Joy of Man's De...

During most of his career in Leipzig Bach composed about one cantata per month. About 200 of the total 300 cantatas he created have been preserved. 'Jesus bleibet meine Freude' ('Jesu, Joy of Man's De...

The Piano Concerto No. 23, KV 488 was finished, according to Mozart's own catalogue, on March 2, 1786. The slow second movement, in ternary form, is somewhat operatic in tone. The piano begins alone w...

The Piano Concerto No. 23, KV 488 was finished, according to Mozart's own catalogue, on March 2, 1786. The slow second movement, in ternary form, is somewhat operatic in tone. The piano begins alone w...

The 'Slavonic Dances' are a series of 16 orchestral pieces composed by Antonín Dvor(ák in 1878 and 1886 and published in two sets as Opus 46 and Opus 72 respectively. The fourth dance from the first s...

The 'Slavonic Dances' are a series of 16 orchestral pieces composed by Antonín Dvor(ák in 1878 and 1886 and published in two sets as Opus 46 and Opus 72 respectively. The fourth dance from the first s...

Louis Ganne (1862 -1923) was a conductor and composer of French operas, operettas, ballets, and marches. Ganne was born in the Auvergne region of France and grew up in Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the subu...

Louis Ganne (1862 -1923) was a conductor and composer of French operas, operettas, ballets, and marches. Ganne was born in the Auvergne region of France and grew up in Issy-les-Moulineaux, in the subu...

In 1884 Edvard Grieg composed the 'Holberg Suite', subtitled 'Suite in olden style'. It's a suite of five movements based on eighteenth-century dance forms, written to celebrate the 200th anniversary...

In 1884 Edvard Grieg composed the 'Holberg Suite', subtitled 'Suite in olden style'. It's a suite of five movements based on eighteenth-century dance forms, written to celebrate the 200th anniversary...

Sergei Prokofiev wrote the 'Overture on Hebrew Themes', Op. 34, in 1919 while he was in the United States. It is scored for the rare combination of clarinet, string quartet and piano. Fifteen years la...

Sergei Prokofiev wrote the 'Overture on Hebrew Themes', Op. 34, in 1919 while he was in the United States. It is scored for the rare combination of clarinet, string quartet and piano. Fifteen years la...

Emmerich Kalman most beloved operetta Die Csardasfürstin had its first performance at the Vienna Johann Strauss-Theater in November 1915. Only in the German speaking countries it was performed 5000 ti...

The Ballet Gayaneh was composed by Aram Khachaturian in 1940 for the Direction of Kirov Opera and Ballet Theatre of Leningrad.In this ballet there is the Sabre Dance about which the same Aram Khachatu...

Josef Strauss (1827-1870) was an Austrian composer, son of Johann Strauss ('Vater') and brother of Johann jr. and Eduard. Josef Strauss was arguably the most talented of the Strauss dynasty, although...

Josef Strauss (1827-1870) was an Austrian composer, son of Johann Strauss ('Vater') and brother of Johann jr. and Eduard. Josef Strauss was arguably the most talented of the Strauss dynasty, although...

The Ballet Gayaneh was composed by Aram Khachaturian in 1940 for the Direction of Kirov Opera and Ballet Theatre of Leningrad.In this ballet there is the Sabre Dance about which the same Aram Khachatu...

The Cavatina 'Quel guarda il cavaliere' is sung in the first act of Donizetti's opera Don Pasquale by the young Norina .She comments on a novel she is reading, but also dwells on her skills as a charm...

By 1817, the 20-year-old Franz Schubert was eager to reach further fame through opera. In an attempt to demonstrate his potential and encouraged by the success of the overtures by Rossini, he would co...

By 1817, the 20-year-old Franz Schubert was eager to reach further fame through opera. In an attempt to demonstrate his potential and encouraged by the success of the overtures by Rossini, he would co...

Eduard Strauss (1835 - 1916) was an Austrian composer who, together with brothers Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss made up the Strauss musical dynasty. His popularity was overshadowed by that of hi...

Eduard Strauss (1835 - 1916) was an Austrian composer who, together with brothers Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss made up the Strauss musical dynasty. His popularity was overshadowed by that of hi...