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Read more about the article Rissolty, Rossolty, Crawford Seeger’s Anomaly

Rissolty, Rossolty, Crawford Seeger’s Anomaly

  • Post published:January 15, 2020
  • Post category:Composers/Knowledge/Music

Ruth Crawford Seeger was one of a group of American composers known as "ultramoderns" who wrote works during the 1920s and 1930s. Her distinctive style was once referred to as…

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Read more about the article Favorite Modern Classical Music

Favorite Modern Classical Music

  • Post published:January 10, 2019
  • Post category:Music

Like many people, I love listening to music. I enjoy music from many different genres - alternative, rock, jazz, pop, EDM, hip hop, new wave, instrumental...you name it. And certainly…

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Read more about the article 7 Facts About “Battle Hymn of the Republic”

7 Facts About “Battle Hymn of the Republic”

  • Post published:October 18, 2018
  • Post category:Knowledge/Music

The "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (also known as "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory") was written in 1861 by Julia Ward Howe, wife of Samuel Howe - a scholar…

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Read more about the article What Is Baba Yetu?  Meaning, Lyrics, Awards…

What Is Baba Yetu? Meaning, Lyrics, Awards…

  • Post published:October 10, 2018
  • Post category:Music

Many of the pieces in our upcoming "Salute" concert are probably familiar - certainly "The Star Spangled Banner" and the "Battle Hymn of the Republic". But one that may be…

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Read more about the article The Best Classical Music Inspired By Shakespeare
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The Best Classical Music Inspired By Shakespeare

  • Post published:April 26, 2018
  • Post category:Music

It is a well-known fact that Shakespeare's influence spread well beyond his plays and far beyond idyllic Stratford-upon-Avon. He gave us new words like "fashionable" and "softhearted". He inspired figures…

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Read more about the article 11 Amazing Facts About Porgy and Bess
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11 Amazing Facts About Porgy and Bess

  • Post published:January 22, 2018
  • Post category:Knowledge/Music

Porgy and Bess is one of George Gershwin's best-known works (along with Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris). It is an English-language folk opera featuring a cast of…

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