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Louise Farrenc
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Ernest Bloch
45,228 listeners
Ernest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the … read moreErnest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the Germanic school of Richard Strauss and the impressionism of Claude Debussy. His mature works, incl… read moreErnest Bloch (1880–1959) was a Swiss composer. Bloch's early works, including his opera Macbeth (1910) show the influence of both the Germanic school of Richard Strauss and the impressionism of Claude Debussy. His mature works, including his best-known pieces, often draw on Jewish liturgical… read more
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Jean-Louis Duport
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Jean-Louis Duport (4 October 1749 – 7 September 1819), sometimes known as Duport the Younger to distinguish him from his older brother (and… read moreJean-Louis Duport (4 October 1749 – 7 September 1819), sometimes known as Duport the Younger to distinguish him from his older brother (and teacher) Jean-Pierre (1741-1818), was a cellist, pedagogue, and composer. He is perhaps best know… read moreJean-Louis Duport (4 October 1749 – 7 September 1819), sometimes known as Duport the Younger to distinguish him from his older brother (and teacher) Jean-Pierre (1741-1818), was a cellist, pedagogue, and composer. He is perhaps best known today for his 21 études for solo cello that constitute the… read more
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Édouard Lalo
25,482 listeners
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Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf
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August Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739–1799) was an Austrian composer and violinist. He was born on 2nd November 1739 in Vienna as Carl … read moreAugust Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739–1799) was an Austrian composer and violinist. He was born on 2nd November 1739 in Vienna as Carl Ditters. His father was a military tailor, serving in Austrian Imperial Army of Karl VI, in a numb… read moreAugust Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739–1799) was an Austrian composer and violinist. He was born on 2nd November 1739 in Vienna as Carl Ditters. His father was a military tailor, serving in Austrian Imperial Army of Karl VI, in a number of German-speaking regiments. Having retired successfully… read more
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Amy Beach
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Frank Bridge
43,455 listeners
Frank Bridge (February 26, 1879 – January 10, 1941) was an English composer. Bridge was born in Brighton and studied at the Royal College o… read moreFrank Bridge (February 26, 1879 – January 10, 1941) was an English composer. Bridge was born in Brighton and studied at the Royal College of Music in London from 1899 to 1903 under Charles Villiers Stanford and others. He played the viol… read moreFrank Bridge (February 26, 1879 – January 10, 1941) was an English composer. Bridge was born in Brighton and studied at the Royal College of Music in London from 1899 to 1903 under Charles Villiers Stanford and others. He played the viola in a number of string quartets, most notably the English S… read more
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Fanny Mendelssohn
73,525 listeners
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Giovanni Sgambati
11,608 listeners
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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