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Three Classical Music Selections – Set 3
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Three Classical Music Selections – Set 3

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Brad Shorr

1. Rondeau from The Fairy Queen, by Henry Purcell. 2. Ave verum corpus, by Wolfgang Mozart. 3. Lassa!, Ch’io t’ho perduta, aria from the opera Atalanta, by Handel. Background on These Selections:   Learn more about The Fairy Queen. Learn…

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.…

Handel Oratorios
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Handel Oratorios

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by Brad Shorr

Handel, who was born in Halle (now part of Germany), moved to London fairly early in his career with the intention of popularizing Italian opera there. Between 1711 and 1740, he composed a slew of operas, some of the greatest…

A Bit About Handel Opera
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A Bit About Handel Opera

Posted on August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 by Brad Shorr

Since my immersion in classical music, I’ve been nerding out on Handel.  A year ago, I would have wondered why in the world there are Handel societies. Now, I can’t imagine a world without them. So far I’ve listened at…

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