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4 days ago · The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a composition for organ by, according to the oldest sources, German composer Johann Sebastian Bach and is one of the most widely recognisable works in the organ repertoire. [1] Although the date of its origin is unknown, scholars have suggested between 1704 and the 1750s.
22 hours ago · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[ a ][ b ] (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period. Despite his short life, his rapid pace of composition resulted in more than 800 works representing virtually every Western classical genre of his time. Many of these compositions are acknowledged as pinnacles ...
4 days ago · See also: List of organ compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach was best known during his lifetime as an organist, organ consultant, and composer of organ works in both the traditional German free genres (such as preludes, fantasias, and toccatas) and stricter forms (such as chorale preludes and fugues). [ 22 ]
6 days ago · The concert’s repertoire includes classical masterpieces by Mozart, Albinoni, Liszt, Verdi, and Bach. Highlights include Mozart’s Fantasie in F minor, Albinoni’s Adagio, and Bach’s iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor. The artists’ expertise and the basilica’s exceptional acoustics promise an unforgettable musical experience for ...
5 days ago · The vocal quality of sound expression is achieved through the so-called leading of sound (agogics) and dynamic phrasing (messa di voce)—making sound dynamic. Here the most important thing is the manner of passing from one sound to another, and the quality when doing so. The human voice, as well, is an instrument; it is rare, and paid for dearly.
Sep 4, 2024 · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (born January 27, 1756, Salzburg, archbishopric of Salzburg [Austria]—died December 5, 1791, Vienna) was an Austrian composer, widely recognized as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music.
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6 days ago · Johann Sebastian Bach, composer of the Baroque era and member of a large family of north German musicians. He was later regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time, celebrated for such pieces as the Brandenburg Concertos and The Well-Tempered Clavier. Read more about Bach’s life and career.
