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Beethoven (1770-1827) was an amazing pianist & composer who composed some of his greatest works after he lost most of his hearing. Learn more about him & his music by:
Symphony No. 5 (orchestra) Rondo a capriccio, Op 129, "Rage Over a Lost Penny" (piano solo)
Moonlight Sonata (piano solo) Sonatas have 3 or 4 movements (basically different pieces meant to be played together as a set.) "Beep Beep Beep" is just the first movement of this sonata. The full sonata is below. Fur Elise (piano solo) Biography: Learn about Beethoven's life.
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! Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was a Russian pianist, composer, & conductor who wrote in the Romantic style. Learn more by. . .
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? |
Learn!Enjoy learning more about famous composers from history. Of course, you'll earn mu$ic money by listening & completing written activities. :) Archives
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