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  2. Modern classical music isn't relegated only to the Western world. In fact, composers from all over the world, despite their cultural background, have been inspired by famous Western composers like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, Bartok, and more. As time progresses and music continues to evolve, we as listeners get to benefit greatly.
  3. Led by the conductor of the Russian Music Society and the Director of the Free School of Music Mily Alekseyevich Balakirev, "The Five" as they were known in Britain refused to play symphonic performances featuring what their subscribers wanted—modern music from Western Europe (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Handel).
  4. Music became more personal as composers began expressing their feelings and emotions with the use of non-traditional harmonies, unlikely instruments, and even larger-than-life orchestras (e.g., Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand, which featured over 1,000 instrumentalists and singers in its American premiere in 1916).
  5. Oct 1, 2024Jack Mitchell / Getty Images Archive. Barry Manilow is perhaps the ultimate pop music showman. It is no surprise that he has now become one of the top Las Vegas entertainers of all time. Those who look for pop music to be high art frequently deride the simple melody and musical drama of Barry Manilow's top hits. However, he has earned a strong, hardcore following of fans and vocal respect from ...
  6. There were many innovations that happened during the 20th century that contributed to how music was composed and performed. The United States and non-Western cultures became influential. Composers also found inspiration from other music genres (i.e. pop) as well as other continents (i.e. Asia).
  7. USA . Louis Moreau Gottschalk - He pioneered the use of Creole and Latin American songs and dance themes in his compositions.; Edward MacDowell - American composer, pianist and teacher who was one of the first to incorporate native materials and tunes in his works.; John Philip Sousa - American composer of marches, conductor, performer and bandleader. He was a music education advocate and a ...
  8. Role of Sitar in Raga and World Music . It wasn't until the rapid globalization of music in the 1950s that the sitar truly went global. As early as the 1950s, rock artists like Ravi Shankar began using the instrument on world tours to give a bit of flair to their music, sparking a newfound interest in this popular Indian instrument.
  9. Haydn was a remarkable composer, epitomizing the meaning of classical period composition, and though he wasn't as flashy as the younger Mozart, his music always stayed true to form. Haydn, unlike most composers, had a "reliable and steady" job composing, directing, teaching, performing, and managing musicians from the royal Esterhazy family.
  10. This vehicle for Gloria Estefan's voice and image deserves credit for injecting some Cuban sounds and rhythms into pop music in the '80s. Nonetheless, the group didn't achieve its highest level of success until it shed most Latin music predilections for pop, such as the ballad "Words Get in the Way." Still, the catchy if sometimes infuriating ...
  11. Music; Classical Music; Classical Music. This collection covers the best classical composers, performers, and conductors, past and present, as well as the most iconic symphonies and operas in the world. Learn the stories behind these incredible works of art and let yourself get swept away by their movements.

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