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1 day ago · 🎹 Have you ever been captivated by the rich, emotive melodies of the piano concerto? In this video, we'll explore the 50 most celebrated piano concertos tha...
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3 days ago · Duke Ellington, American pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, Ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of Western music.
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- What was Duke Ellington’s early life like?Duke Ellington grew up in Washington, D.C., in a secure middle-class family that encouraged his interests in the fine arts. He began studying piano...
- How did Duke Ellington become famous?Benefiting from the expertise of a large ensemble that included several important jazz artists, Duke Ellington broke away from the conventions of b...
- What are Duke Ellington’s best-known works?Often collaborating with his longtime composing-arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington was responsible for big-band jazz classics such a...
- Why is Duke Ellington significant?Duke Ellington was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. One of the originators of big-band jazz, he led his band for more than 50...
3 days ago · Concertos. Op. 35: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor (1933); also known as the Concerto in C minor for Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra; Op. 77: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor (1947–1948) Op. 102: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major (1957) Op. 107: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E ♭ major (1959) Op. 126: Cello Concerto No. 2 in G major (1966)
4 days ago · The piano curriculum is centered around individual private lessons, where students are encouraged to explore the incredible variety of repertoire available to pianists. Performance opportunities abound and include studio classes, weekly recital hours, a concerto competition, and opportunities for performances off campus.
2 days ago · Pianist Bruce Liu in Recital. Bruce Liu. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT) Benaroya Hall – S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Seattle, WA, United States. Franz Joseph Haydn — Piano Sonata No. 47 in B minor, Hob. XVI:32. Frédéric Chopin — Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35.
4 days ago · I'm talking about my solo piano arrangement of "Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin (1898 - 1937). It's the best and most difficult of all the piano arrangements I've ever done. Why is it so difficult? The original composition is written for piano and orchestra. My arrangement combines the orchestra and piano all in one piece.
3 days ago · The main difference between a symphony and a concerto today lies in the role of a soloist. Where a symphony is written for a standalone orchestra, a concerto is written for a soloist – or multiple soloists – and an orchestra, the latter acting as a rich accompaniment to the former. In a symphony, the orchestra carries all main melodies, and ...
