Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) stands as one of the most beloved and influential composers of the Romantic era. A composer deeply rooted in his Bohemian heritage, Dvořák created music that celebrated …
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George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) is one of the most significant and enduring figures of the Baroque era in Western classical music. His prolific output, which includes operas, oratorios, concertos, and …
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Claude Debussy (1862–1918) was a French composer whose innovations in harmony, structure, and timbre radically transformed the musical landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though he disliked …
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) stands as one of the towering figures in Western music. A composer of astonishing depth, complexity, and spiritual intensity, Bach’s works span sacred and secular genres …
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music. He was a revolutionary figure whose music transcended the boundaries …
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The Royal Northern Sinfonia (RNS) is one of the most celebrated and distinctive orchestras in the United Kingdom. As the only full-time professional chamber orchestra based outside London, RNS has …
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Introduction When Roland released the D-50 Linear Synthesizer in 1987, it marked a turning point in the world of electronic music. As one of the first synthesizers to combine sample-based …
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Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: A Timeless Masterpiece of Baroque Music
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAntonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is one of the most recognizable and celebrated works in classical music history. Composed around 1720 and published in 1725 as part of Il cimento …
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Fresh. Bright. Sounds like summer. Who’s on stage Royal Northern Sinfonia, directed by Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska, in beautiful venues across the North of England. What they’re playing Vivaldi’s timeless The …
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678–1741) is one of the most important and influential composers of the Baroque era. Known primarily for his virtuosic violin concertos, particularly The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s vast …
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The Roland E-28 Keyboard: A Classic Workstation for Musicians
The Roland E-28 is a digital keyboard workstation that debuted in the early 1990s. As part of Roland’s E-Series arranger keyboards, the E-28 holds a special place in the history …