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Composer of the Month

September's Composer: J.S. Bach

9/13/2017

 
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was one of the greatest composers ever!  
​He lived in Germany during the Baroque Era.  Learn more by. . .
  • Reading an article in the September issue of Piano Explorer magazine.
  • Listening to a 6-minute podcast about Bach on Classics for Kids.
  • Watching videos on the Piano Explorer website.
  • Watching the videos below:
J.S. Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D minor BWV 565
Today we remember Bach as an incredible composer, but during his lifetime, he was more famous as an amazing organist.  This is his most famous composition for organ.  (It's so famous, I'm sure you'll recognize it!) 
J.S. Bach's Invention No. 13 in A minor BWV 784
The piano was invented during Bach's lifetime.  Many of his keyboard pieces would have been originally performed on the harpsichord, a popular keyboard instrument of Bach's day.  How would you describe the harpsichord sound?
J.S. Bach's Air on a G String
Which version of this beautiful, serene melody do you like better:  accompanied violin or solo guitar?

J.S. Bach's Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971
Enjoy this energetic piano solo!

April's Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

4/18/2017

 
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian pianist, composer, & conductor who wrote in the Romantic style.  Learn more by. . .
  • Reading an article in the April issue of Piano Explorer magazine.
  • Watching videos on the Piano Explorer website.
  • Watch these videos featuring a couple of Mrs. Troutner's favorite Rachmaninoff piano pieces:​

​Valentina Lisitsa: Rachmaninoff's 18th Variation on a Theme by Paganini
Many people agree this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.  What do you think?


Valentina Lisitsa: Rachmaninoff's Etude-tableau Op. 39, No. 6 "Little Red Riding Hood"
This piano solo tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood.  Can you hear the wolf's snarl?

Christmas Music

12/13/2016

 
Enjoy these unique performances of Christmas favorites!

"Rudoph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" performed by Jon Schmidt of The Piano Guys


"Angels We Have Heard on High" performed by The Piano Guys


"Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson, performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra/Williams
The conductor for this performance, John Williams, is the composer who wrote the music for "Star Wars," "E.T.," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," & many other famous movies.
  • Notice the unique sleigh ride sounds added by the percussion instruments.  
  • What wind instrument performs the hose neigh at the end?


"Jingle Bells" performed by the U.S. Navy Band, bluegrass style
​This arrangement is a duel between the guitar & the banjo.  Who do you think wins?
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