From Greek myths to swashbuckling legends and galactic cowboys, stories of heroic feats and legendary tales have inspired and seduced composers for centuries. Here we take a look at some of the best examples of heroes and heroines depicted in music.
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From Greek myths to swashbuckling legends and galactic cowboys, stories of heroic feats and legendary tales have inspired and seduced composers for centuries. Here we take a look at some of the best examples of heroes and heroines depicted in music.
Topics: John Williams, Romantic Heroines, History
At the beginning of the 20th century, the American orchestral repertoire gravitated towards Austro-Germanic traditions, while operatic life followed in the German, French and Italian way. This would soon change. The 20th century in the United States of America was a time of extraordinary artistic developments, brought along by technological achievements.
Topics: John Williams, John Cage, Charles Ives
This time 102 years ago, a charter was granted to the Institute of Musical Art in New York, which soon became the Juilliard School. The school has produced some of classical music's finest musicians and composers.
Topics: John Williams, Philip Glass, Eric Whitacre
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Topics: Star Wars, John Williams, Sony Classical