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Three Classical Music Selections – Set 2
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Three Classical Music Selections – Set 2

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Brad Shorr

1. Jamais dans ces beaux lieux, from Armide, by Gluck. 2.See the Conqu’ring Hero Comes, from Joshua, by Handel. 3. L’Amour nous dede la victoire, from Isbe, by Jean-Joseph de Mondonville. Background on These Selections: Learn about Armide. Learn about…

Overrated, Underrated and Rightly Rated Classical Composers
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Overrated, Underrated and Rightly Rated Classical Composers

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Brad Shorr

These ratings of  Baroque and early Classical composers are of course subjective. Consider them conversation-starters in the exploration of great music. Overrated Composers Ludwig van Beethoven. No question that Beethoven’s symphonies are incredible, as are many of his other works.…

Baroque and Classical Opera Recommendations
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Baroque and Classical Opera Recommendations

Posted on January 6, 2019January 7, 2019 by Brad Shorr

My parents dragged me to operas from the time I was about 10, but it never took. The crazy plots, the wild costumes, the interminable performances, the soprano sounding like she got her big toe caught in a mousetrap ……

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