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Josef Suk
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Czech composer and violinist Josef Suk (January 4, 1874 - May 29, 1935) was born in Křečovice, Czechia. He studied at Prague Conservatory f… read moreCzech composer and violinist Josef Suk (January 4, 1874 - May 29, 1935) was born in Křečovice, Czechia. He studied at Prague Conservatory from 1885 to 1892, where he was a pupil of Antonín Dvořák (he married Dvořák's daughter in 18… read moreCzech composer and violinist Josef Suk (January 4, 1874 - May 29, 1935) was born in Křečovice, Czechia. He studied at Prague Conservatory from 1885 to 1892, where he was a pupil of Antonín Dvořák (he married Dvořák's daughter in 1898). He formed the Czech Quartet with three of his fellow st… read more -
Jacques Ibert
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Jacques François Antoine Marie Ibert (15 August 1890 – 5 February 1962) was a French composer of classical music. Having studied music from… read moreJacques François Antoine Marie Ibert (15 August 1890 – 5 February 1962) was a French composer of classical music. Having studied music from an early age, he studied under Paul Vidal at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1919, despite studies i… read moreJacques François Antoine Marie Ibert (15 August 1890 – 5 February 1962) was a French composer of classical music. Having studied music from an early age, he studied under Paul Vidal at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1919, despite studies interrupted by his service in World War I, he won the Prix de… read more -
Dobrinka Tabakova
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Dobrinka Tabakova is a composer of Bulgarian extraction, who grew up in London. She writes in an approachable, passionate style. Her works … read moreDobrinka Tabakova is a composer of Bulgarian extraction, who grew up in London. She writes in an approachable, passionate style. Her works include orchestral pieces, songs, instrumental and chamber works. Hyperion have recorded one of he… read moreDobrinka Tabakova is a composer of Bulgarian extraction, who grew up in London. She writes in an approachable, passionate style. Her works include orchestral pieces, songs, instrumental and chamber works. Hyperion have recorded one of her anthems. http://dobrinka.com/ It might be interesting to r… read more -
Dmitry Kabalevsky
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Dmitry Borisovich Kabalevsky (Russian: Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский; December 30, 1904 – February 18, 1987) was a Russian Soviet compos… read moreDmitry Borisovich Kabalevsky (Russian: Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский; December 30, 1904 – February 18, 1987) was a Russian Soviet composer. Kabalevsky is regarded as one of the great modern composers of children's music. He helpe… read moreDmitry Borisovich Kabalevsky (Russian: Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский; December 30, 1904 – February 18, 1987) was a Russian Soviet composer. Kabalevsky is regarded as one of the great modern composers of children's music. He helped to set up the Union of Soviet Composers in Moscow and rema… read more -
Hans Werner Henze
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Hans Werner Henze (born in Gütersloh, Westphalia, 1 July 1926, died in Dresden, 27 October 2012) was a German composer of prodigious output… read moreHans Werner Henze (born in Gütersloh, Westphalia, 1 July 1926, died in Dresden, 27 October 2012) was a German composer of prodigious output best known for "his consistent cultivation of music for the theatre throughout his life"… read moreHans Werner Henze (born in Gütersloh, Westphalia, 1 July 1926, died in Dresden, 27 October 2012) was a German composer of prodigious output best known for "his consistent cultivation of music for the theatre throughout his life". His music is extremely varied in style, having been influ… read more -
Einojuhani Rautavaara
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Einojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish com… read moreEinojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius. Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Havi… read moreEinojuhani Rautavaara (9 October 1928 – 27 July 2016) was a Finnish composer of classical music. He was one of the most notable Finnish composers after Jean Sibelius. Rautavaara wrote a great number of works spanning various styles. Having written early works using 12-tone serial techniques, his … read more -
Reinhold Glière
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Reinhold Glière (Kiev, 11 January 1875 – Moscow, 23 June 1956) was a Russian, Ukrainian composer. His name has appeared in different forms,… read moreReinhold Glière (Kiev, 11 January 1875 – Moscow, 23 June 1956) was a Russian, Ukrainian composer. His name has appeared in different forms, as Рейнгольд Эрнeст Глиэр (Reingol'd Ernest Glier) and later, for standardization purposes, … read moreReinhold Glière (Kiev, 11 January 1875 – Moscow, 23 June 1956) was a Russian, Ukrainian composer. His name has appeared in different forms, as Рейнгольд Эрнeст Глиэр (Reingol'd Ernest Glier) and later, for standardization purposes, converted into Рейнгольд Морицевич Глиэр (Reingol'd Mor… read more -
Arthur Bliss
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Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mot… read moreArthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mother, Bliss went to Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby before going up to Cambridge. He was… read moreArthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO (2nd August 1891-27th March 1975) was a British composer. Born to an American father and English mother, Bliss went to Bilton Grange Preparatory School and Rugby before going up to Cambridge. He was destined to display characteristics of both nations, his pr… read more -
Gaspar Cassadó
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Gaspar Cassadó i Moreu (September 30, 1897 – December 24, 1966), was an influential cellist and composer of the early 20th century. He was … read moreGaspar Cassadó i Moreu (September 30, 1897 – December 24, 1966), was an influential cellist and composer of the early 20th century. He was born in Barcelona to a church musician father and began taking cello lessons at age seven. When he… read moreGaspar Cassadó i Moreu (September 30, 1897 – December 24, 1966), was an influential cellist and composer of the early 20th century. He was born in Barcelona to a church musician father and began taking cello lessons at age seven. When he was nine, he played in a recital where Pablo Casals was in … read more -
Николай Яковлевич Мясковский
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Nikolai Yakovlevich Myaskovsky (Russian: Никола́й Я́ковлевич Мяско́вский (20 April 1881 – 8 August 1950) was a Russian composer. He is some… read moreNikolai Yakovlevich Myaskovsky (Russian: Никола́й Я́ковлевич Мяско́вский (20 April 1881 – 8 August 1950) was a Russian composer. He is sometimes referred to as the "father of the Soviet symphony". Myaskovsky was long recognized… read moreNikolai Yakovlevich Myaskovsky (Russian: Никола́й Я́ковлевич Мяско́вский (20 April 1881 – 8 August 1950) was a Russian composer. He is sometimes referred to as the "father of the Soviet symphony". Myaskovsky was long recognized as an individualist even by the Soviet establishment. In th… read more