Frédéric Chopin led a short life that was full of significance and a great contribution to the field of classical music that continues to remain alive today. Chopin is originally from French and Polish ancestry. He can easily be considered among the best composers of Romantic music. This great master was a child progeny. His skills as a composer and a pianist were discovered early on during his childhood while living in Duchy of Warsaw. Eventually Chopin finished his musical education in Warsaw and left before the uprising that occurred in November 1830.

Chopin’s works consisted of a great number of compositions for solo piano. Additionally, Chopin also composed to piano concertos. His devotion to his Polish heritage can be seen in the various songs that he composed for Polish texts. His piano work is focused specifically on deeply expressing his emotion as well as maintaining a signature style. The piano compositions that he completed are considered to be demanding because of their overall advancement and technicality. Chopin was also responsible for the invention of the famous instrumental ballade. As a composer he was extremely innovative in his musical career.He had a great influence when it came to major innovations that had to do with the waltz, rélude, mazurka, piano sonata and the scherzo. His work also had a great influence advancing and changing the nocturne, impromptu and the prélude. The height of his childhood talent can be traced back to 1825 during his performance that was related to Ignaz Moscheles. The audience was extremely pleased as he freely improvised during his performance. As a result the audience considered Chopin to be the “best pianist in Warsaw.”His romantic life was somewhat of a tragedy because of his continuous deteriorating health. In September of 1836, Chopin proposed to Maria. Maria was the daughter of Countess Wodzińska. Even though Maria accepted the proposal and her mother moved of the idea, Chopin would never see a day at the altar. His health continued to decline drastically and rumors circulated of his death. This eventually led to the cancellation of a possible wedding. His sorrow and a broken heart can be seen in in his Waltz in A-flat major. He eventually composed The Farewell Waltz as he left to start his journey to Paris.Vladimir Horowitz was recorded to have called Chopin “the only truly great composer for the piano.” His influences included the development of virtuoso that was deeply influenced by the works of Hummel. He trained his students using the piano methods of Clementi. Unfortunately, a great number of Chopin’s compositions that were created during his early childhood years have been lost forever. He eventually composed 59 mazurkas, 27 preludes, 20 waltzes, 18 polonaises and 27 études. In addition, he was also responsible for the composition of 19 Polish songs. These Polish songs were created for both the piano and voice purposes. Chopin requested the destruction of all his unpublished manuscripts while he was on his deathbed. Julian Fontana and Chopin’s mother and sisters eventually chose 23 unpublished piano works for publication in 1855.

Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff was born on April 1, 1837. This Russian composer was also a conductor as well as a skilled pianist. Rachmaninoff was one of the greatest influential figures during the romanticism era and the classical music genre in Russia. His piano works made him one of the best pianists during his lifetime. Influences such as Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky paved the way for Russian composers to include a personal expression in their work. Rachmaninoff utilized a rich palette of tones as well as a unique range of orchestral hues and his compositions. Rachmaninoff mainly utilized the piano in his compositions because of his love for the piano. His expertise as a pianist helped him see the endless possibilities and influence that a piano can have when attempting to express feelings and character in a composition.

Rachmaninoff was extremely gifted when it came to keeping up with a melody as well as showing an excellent level of piano writing competency. His piano lessons initially began at the age of four. Eventually Rachmaninoff moved to Moscow at the age of 14 and was a student at the Moscow Imperial Conservatory. Nikolai Zverev was responsible for disciplining Rachmaninoff and helped him build work habits that would help him in his future career as a pianist.His best piano solos include works such as thirteen in Op. 32, ten in Op. 23 and the Preludes. The Prelude was composed an C sharp minor and was a part of Morceaux de fantaisie.

Rachmaninoff also composed four concertos as well as five pieces that were used for orchestra and piano. His three symphonies included The Isle of the Dead, Theme of Paganini, Caprice bohémien and The Rock. His work did not end with his symphonies and piano solo. His work also included three short operas and two a cappella choral compositions. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and All-Night Vigil were two of his best choral works that were done in an a cappella style. The All-Night Vigil was also referred to as Vespers. He eventually requested that the fifth movement of All-Night Vigil to be sung during his funeral.His three operas were all very short. They included Aleko, Francesca da Rimini and The Miserly Knight. He did start three other operas but they were never completed and were eventually dropped. Aleko was recorded a minimum of eight times and is still performed regularly across the globe. Tchaikovsky initially had an influence on Rachmaninoff’s personal style. Eventually, this composer began to showcase his own personal tone with every composition that he presented. His work was considered to be a powerful form of expression that was unheard of and in Russian music during that particular time. He eventually preferred passionate melodies as well as compositions that favored extravagant harmony.Rachmaninoff can easily be considered one of the greatest pianists in classical music. He can easily be placed with find pianists such as Josef Hofman, Leopold Godowsky, Moriz Rosenthal and Ignaz Friedman. Even though he continued to compose great works, his love for the piano never ceased to showcase his flawless technique.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a composer that is considered a pioneer in the field of classical music. Tchaikovsky became the first Russian composer to devote a full-time career to his work. His work was an expression of his personal deep style that combined Western music composition as well as his musical background at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He utilized the Russian folk song in order to express his ultimate musical goals and create an original style of classical music that was unique to this time. Tchaikovsky was a great influence in program music as well as the symphony. His work was considered a milestone for classical music even though he did not have a native school of composition to depend on. This Russian composer aimed to show the world the Russian national character through his career in music. He works hard to keep up with the highest levels of quality when it came to European standards. His love for Russia continued to motivate him to use his music to reach countries that were beyond Russia.

Tchaikovsky felt as though his music belongs to the whole world and was not just the property of Russia. His mindset was greatly influenced by his exposure to the music of Western countries. He was considered to be the first Russian composer that deeply analyzed the place of Russia among the cultural music of Europe. Tchaikovsky was considered to be the bridge for Russian music in the 20th century. His work would ultimately lead to the presidents of Russia and 20th century music. Igor Stravinsky showcased The Rite of Spring in 1913. This piece was composed approximately 20 years after Tchaikovsky’s passing. Prior to Stravinsky’s work, Tchaikovsky was the only composer to include Russia in the musical world.

This famous composer was known for his works that included Romeo and Juliet, Manfred Symphony, the 1812 Overture, Capriccio Italien, Francesca de Rimini and Serenade for Strings. Tchaikovsky also created 10 operas, six symphonies and four concertos. He eventually was responsible for three famous ballets that included The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

Tchaikovsky also focused on choral music and chamber music. He composed about 25 choral musical pieces that included Liturgy of St John Chrysostom, A Hymn to the Trinity and Russian Vesper Service. His work was not only limited to symphonies and string quartets. Tchaikovsky was also responsible for piano work that included Piano Sonata No. 2 in C-sharp minor, Six Morceaux for piano, 18 Morceaux for piano and Piano Sonata in G major. He often viewed his work as a way of self-expression. In 1868, Tchaikovsky wrote a symphonic poem by the name of Fatum. This work was eventually presented to the public in a performance that took place in 1869. After a short period of time Tchaikovsky destroyed the score for Fatum. Eventually this symphonic poem was published a few years after Tchaikovsky’s death.

This proud to Russian composer made significant contributions to both the theatrical music and a popular concert while focusing on classical repertoire. His work made him the first composer from Russia that had an influence to both the general public and the fields of music across the globe.

The work of George Frederic Handel was greatly intertwined with other influential composers during the Romantic era. Handel made and influential contribution to the field of music as a German British Baroque composer. He was world-renowned for his organ concertos and anthems. His operas and oratorios continue to be popular today. His musical education began in Italy and Hamburg. Eventually in 1970 to handle became a naturalized British citizen and settled in London. As a result, his works were greatly influenced by the Italian Baroque genre. In addition, Handel also favored German musical tradition that was found in middle German polyphonic choral works.

Handel made it his mission to provide the English nobility with an opportunity to have access to the procedures Italian opera. This mission was completed after Handel founded three commercial opera companies. Unfortunately, in 1737 Handel’s health began to decline and as a result he suffered a physical breakdown. His experience with poor health resulted in his transition and change of direction when it came to his musical career. His creativity was significantly altered as he changed his mission in order to address the musical needs of the middle class. In 1736, Handel released Alexander’s Feast. This masterpiece showcased his change of heart as he transitioned to works that focused on the English language and culture. His decision to never perform Italian opera was made final after the general public fell in love with Messiah in 1742.

Handel continued his work and producing performances that focused on biblical themes as well as mythical plots. These performances that were known as English Oratorio did not mimic his success of past performances. Most individuals in the musical field do not know that Handel spent a majority of his later years almost blind. His love for the English opera was obvious after he rearranged a performance for the public to view Messiah one last time. This performance was completed as a benefit in 1750 in order to be a charitable donation to the Foundling Hospital. His works often battled with ethics and pathos that was seen in Handel’s Oratorios. His idea of ethics that were often depicted in his works attempted to showcase the overall ideals of humanity when it came to moral and liturgical dignity.

Some of his works include Music for the Royal Fireworks and Water Music. Messiah continues to be popular even in modern times. During a period of 30 years Handel was responsible for the composition of over 40 operas. The general public interest in his opera has significantly increased. This has resulted in the overall revival and rediscovery of Baroque that utilizes original instrumentation. His work has given him a place in musical history as one of the biggest composers that ever lived. His respectable personality continued with him until the day that he died. Musical experts still continue to be moved by his operas and compositions that personifying one-of-a-kind human personality characteristics. This interest in the human characterization that was found in his opera is extremely intriguing because of the fact that Handel was not an individual that was known to have an endless string of love affairs.

Felix Mendelssohn is considered to be one of the greatest German influences during the early romantic era. Mendelssohn was a conductor of orchestra as well as a pianist, composer and organist. His musical talents can be traced back to his childhood as he was recognized as an extremely talented musical prodigy. His grandfather was the famous philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. Even though he was born into a Jewish family, Mendelssohn was not very devoted to his Jewish ancestry and eventually became a Lutheran Christian after he was baptized. His influence resulted in the revival of the public interest in the work of Johann Sebastian Bach. His work as a conductor, composer and soloist in Great Britain earned him a favorable reputation in the field of music. His adult career was well established because of his success during his many visits to Great Britain.

Mendelssohn’s overall musical style can be described as conservative as well as having an anti-radical outlook. Other adventures composer’s during the time were not as influential as Mendelssohn even though their works were considered to be contemporary during that time period. The Leipzig Conservatoire was founded by Mendelssohn in an attempt to keep up with his anti-radical views. Today the institution is the University of Music and Theater Leipzig.

Incidental music was considered a specialty of Mendelssohn’s great works. During his musical career he was responsible for endless piano music, chamber music, symphonies, oratorios and concerti. One of his most famous pieces is considered to be the Overture that was used in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scottish Symphony, The Hebrides and Italian Symphony. Mendelssohn is considered to be one of the most famous composers that belong to the Romantic era. In addition, his works also included the Violin Concerto, overture The Hebrides and a personal String Octet. His popularity quickly grew as put together and conducted a famous performance in the city of Berlin. There he conducted St. Mathhew Passion that was originally composed by Bach. The public accepted his performance and considered it to be the best performance since the actual passing of Bach in 1750.

At the young age of 20, Mendelson fully realize his talent and his claim to fame. He was once recorded making references to his ethical and religious heritage in order to show the general public that he was proud of what he had accomplished and the work that he could give to the world. In one instance Mendelssohn said, “To think that it took an actor and a Jew’s son to revive the greatest Christian music for the world!” His work eventually continued with his travels as he visited cities all across Europe such as London, Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples and the musical capital of Vienna.

In 1833, Mendelson was responsible for arranging the Lower Rhenish Music Festival. He served as an opera conductor and a reproduction of Mozart’s Don Giovanni that was reproduced by Immermann. Eventually, Mendelssohn quit the position due to not enjoying the daily duties as well as keeping up with the audiences concerned about ticket prices. During his stay in Scotland he composed Hebrides Overture that is also referred to as Fingal’s Cave. In addition, Mendelson is also known for his Scottish Symphony composition.

Franz Schubert was well-known for his extremely influential contributions to the fields of piano, chamber and orchestral music. Schubert was born in Vienna and had a relatively short life. This composer had a great influence in the field of German songs. Schubert was considered to be one of the most influential composers when it came to art songs that are known as Lied. He is known for having composed over 600 German art songs.

It is clear that his musical influence stems from his father that was a teacher who loved music. Schubert was born on January 31, 1797. His first exposure to music was from his older brother Ignaz. After receiving his first piano lessons from his brother, this future composer continued to take the violin lessons from his music loving father. His love of composing songs quickly grew as he continued his studies in the musical world. Soon after, Schubert also created his first string quartets. In addition, his talents continued to grow as he continued his early musical training with Salieri. He also received a well-established education while attending the Imperial and Royal City College. While attending college Schubert also met his best friend Josef von Spaum.

His love for music continued even as he completed his education as a teacher. In 1814, Schubert proudly became his father’s assistant. At the young age of 18 he successfully wrote 150 songs. Even after his training with his father he was unsuccessful in an attempt to get a position as a music teacher that was located in a teacher’s training college based in Laibach. As a result, he lost his interest in education and did not want to go back to his father’s school. It was often said that his music thrived because of his love and courtship with Theresa Grob. Unfortunately, his love that drove his passion never resulted in a marriage.

Things were not looking good for a young Schubert. Up to 1817 Schubert successfully wrote and composed seven string quartets, five symphonies, four masses and 300 songs. Even with all the success Vienna still did not showcase any of his work. Little did he know Schubert’s luck was about the change in 1818. He released a number of works in the next few years that included Lazarus, the Gesang der Geister and Wanderer Fantasy. Quartettsatz was completed in C minor while Wanderer Fantasy was composed for piano. This talented composer was responsible for two operas that were staged at the Theater an der Wein in 1820. The first opera was staged on June 14, 1820 and was titled Die Zauberharfe. Furthermore, the second opera was titled Die Zwillingsbruder and took place on August 21, 1820.

Continuing on in his career Schubert also released a bigger composition by the name of Hitherto. During his career his health declined as he contracted syphilis and led an overall unhealthy lifestyle. In 1823, Fierrabras and Die schone Mullerin were also released to the public. During the middle of 1821 Schubert completed the Octot in F that was used for “A Sketch for a Grand Symphony.” After completing this masterpiece he continued his musical career while focusing on the Hon Gary and musical idiom. As a result, he produced the Divertissement à la hongroise that was utilized in a piano duet.

One of the baroque eras most notable composers, Johann Sebastian Bach, came from a long line of talented musicians and composers. Born in Germany in 1685, Bach never extensively traveled over the course of his life, always staying within two hundred miles of his hometown. Many of the musical masters that influenced his career were members of his own family. His father, J.A. Bach, was a professional Musician and taught Johann to play several instruments that cultivated his lifelong, encompassing love of music. After the death of his father, Johann Bach went to live with his older brother, a talented organist. It was here that Bach’s love for music was cemented and he plunged deeply into the world of composition.

Bach held a series of jobs over the course of his career, including court composer and music director. His final job was organ master and choir director at a Lutheran church in Leipzig, Germany. He was very passionate about organs, which were considered to be the instrument of Protestants during this period. Bach made quite a reputation as the finest organist in Germany and was even heavily consulted by organ makers for his superior knowledge of the inner workings of the organ.

He was a deeply religious man of the Lutheran doctrine and incorporated Lutheran theology into many of his works. Bach’s music, inspired by his religion, is profoundly reverent. His ability to take existing chorales and expound upon them in a rich, meaningful way and his sensitivity to the moods and rhythms that accompanied contemporary church services made him a very popular musical leader within the church. His music was not widely recognized outside of the church until many years after his death.

Cantatas, preludes and oratorios characterized by deep melancholy and expressive power, were Bach’s forte. These pieces, which were mostly religious in nature, were very inspirational to the congregations who worshiped to these compositions. They were also very inspirational to musicians of the time. Amateur musician and employer of Bach, Prince Leopold, greatly admired the musical talents of his employee. Under the patronage of the Prince, Bach composed what is now among his most famous works, The Brandenburg Concertos.

Bach left a rich musical legacy behind after his 1750 death. Of his twenty children, five went on to become well-respected musicians and composers. Exactly one hundred years after his death, The Bach Society was founded. This society published The Bach-Gesellschaft-Ausgabe. These were the collected, unaltered compositions of Bach. Bach has influenced such notable composers as Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. His sphere of influence has not eluded the twentieth century. Such diverse musicians as Sweetbox, Slayer, Jethro Tull and Yo Yo Ma, cite Bach as a strong influence on their music.

In 1977, Bach’s music was launched into space on The Voyager Golden Record. There are countless statues that commemorate Bach’s contribution to the musical world and in Germany several streets are named in his honor.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart can be considered one of the most inspirational and influential composers in history. Mozart’s name is synonymous with classical music at its best along with composition that has yet to be matched. Mozart’s influence has continued on through the centuries and remains to be a source of classical music composition and modern times. Researchers and specialists have attributed to Mozart’s gained popularity in recent years. A great majority of individuals have attributed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to the famous Mozart Effect. The Mozart Effect is directly related to a research that attempts to show a link between brain activity and an individual that listens to Mozart over a prolonged period of time.

Mozart’s composition and music have been linked to possibly inducing an increased and improved brain activity especially when it comes to the short term effects on an individual. Researchers that have often argued that listing to Mozart can positively affect an individual’s ability to complete certain mental tasks. Spatial temporal reasoning has been shown to increase in an individual that constantly listen to Mozart’s composition. Parents have claimed on to the idea that having their child listen to Mozart from an early age will ensure that the child will become intelligent and remain intelligent in their adult years.

Regardless of Mozart’s composition and its influence on an individual’s mental activity levels the popular composer has influenced endless present-day composers as well as changed the world’s you on classical music forever. Mozart had a great influence on composers that appeared generations after his death. It is quite unfortunate that Mozart’s reputation only increased and grew after his death. Today’s musicians that hope to be masters of classical music often trained themselves by studying his scores. Mozart’s compositions are considered the benchmark when it comes to musicians and students that are currently training in this particular field. Johann Nepomuk Hummel is considered to be Mozart’s famous student. Mozart’s family took Hummel into their home while he was still a child in Vienna. He then continued to reside with the Mozart family for approximately 2 years. Hummel focused his work during the Classical and Romantic eras.

Ludwig van Beethoven is another influential classical music composer and musician. Beethoven and Mozart are considered the anchors in the musical world. It should be noted that Beethoven was influence by Mozart’s work. This is true because Beethoven was actually 15 years younger than Mozart. Beethoven met Mozart as a teenager and continued to be deeply engaged in his latest and future compositions. Later in life the Beethoven wrote for sets of compositions as an attempt to pay tribute to Mozart. This dedicated tribute has also been completed by other famous composers such as Frederic Chopin, Mikhail Glinka, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Fernando Sor. Tchaikovsky proudly paid homage to Mozart by composing a piece that was later referred to as Mozartiana. Beethoven continued to be influenced by Mozart’s work as he wrote cadenzas. This piece was modeled after Mozart’s D minor piano concerto K. 466.

Ludwig van Beethoven is considered to be Germany’s most famous composer and musician. Beethoven remains to be one of the most popular composers in the history of classical music. This institution of classical music was an established pianist who’ll took part in the history of classical music during the. That was referred to as the transition of the classical and Romantic era in Western music. Beethoven continues to be one of the most influential figures in Western art music even in present times. Most people have heard of Beethoven as the composer and musician that eventually lost his auditory skills. While this was true Beethoven’s skills were proudly showcased in his ability to perform in front of all audiences. Beethoven conducted orchestras as well as composed works of music that are continued to be revered as the standard requirements for successful classical music in the present. Beethoven became extremely popular as a virtuoso pianist. He gained his reputation by engaging in his classical music studies with famed pianist and composer Joseph Haydn.

Beethoven was and extremely dedicated, devoted and percept rent individual that continued to compose music and play the piano in front of a live audience until he completely lost his hearing abilities. As a composer and musician the facts is that his skills, performance and abilities were considered nothing short of a miracle considering his deteriorating health and physical auditory capabilities.Beethoven’s musical influences continue to be very much alive with students that hope to further their studies in the classical music genre. Beethoven was well-known for his unique instrument combinations that joined a variety of instruments in one composition. This great composer was responsible for composing many works that were a part of different musical genres. Beethoven was responsible for producing musical pieces that would be utilized by the Symphony Orchestra. He composed nine symphonies as well as approximately a dozen compositions that were referred to as occasional music. In addition, Beethoven also composed one opera during his lifetime. The opera was called Fidelio and also included for pieces that were accompanied by an orchestra and included roles of a soloist. Beethoven was famous for his seven concerti. The concerti were written for a minimum of one soloist as well as an orchestra.In addition, Beethoven’s work and influence was also seen in his larger musical pieces. He composed a composition that was responsible for including 32 piano sonatas as well as additional smaller works in the composition. Beethoven often found comfort in contributing to chamber music. As a result, he found himself composing a significant number of chamber music compositions.

Beethoven was greatly influenced by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This influence was truly shown in his various compositions and his works that included various numbers of sonatas that were completed by cellos, violins, a French horn and several lieders. He gained influence from both Mozart and Haydn while expanding his own musical horizons with the creation of his first and second symphonies. Beethoven’s most influential work can be considered the Pathétique Sonata. His physical decline was shown in his large scale pieces. His pieces that were composed during his own personal crises and decline in health often reflected the notions of an internal struggle and valor.

Danny Wright began playing the piano at the early age of four. At that time, it is unlikely that anyone could foresee that his subsequent classical training would lead to a career that has stood the test of time. As a youngster, he studied classical piano with Dr. Harris Cavender for ten years. These early efforts, combined with his time at Christian University where he studied musical education, helped Danny develop into the accomplished musician and composer that he is today. He began writing his own compositions in 1985. Known for his ability to appeal to listeners across several genres, most fans would agree that the music of Danny Wright reaches people in a spiritual way. Perhaps this is because of Danny’s certainty in his faith and his chosen path to provide encouragement and inspiration to others. Danny’s efforts and studies prepared him to begin his professional career at the age of 22, with his first album being released in 1986. Since that time he has sold millions of albums including his 1992 album Autumn Dreams which stayed on Billboard’s Top Adult Alternative sales chart for well over six months.

The music of Danny Wright has spanned multiple decades and will likely continue to be a favorite of many. His library of work is frequently classified as adult contemporary, but he also is recognized for his work with Broadway show tunes and, of course, classical music. It is no surprise that this art comes from a man who devotes a good deal of his personal time making sure to give back, whether putting on a benefit concert for the American Red Cross, the Humane Society or another worthy organization. Those who take the time to read Danny’s reviews might find a common thread. Fans repeatedly mention his ability to spiritually uplift his listeners through his gift of music. His work is often described as both gentle and soulful, being able to speak to listeners with a message of encouragement and peace. The album Real Romance, released in 2005, includes favorites like ‘My Funny Valentine’ and ‘Moon River’, each performed in Danny’s unique arrangements. His most recent album, Soul 2 Soul is a fully instrumental effort filled with original compositions that truly touch the heart with their ability to convey emotion. From the lilting “Have Faith” to the tranquil “At Peace”, each song possesses the necessary depth to truly lift the listener in a spiritual way.

From his humble beginnings that included selling his first recordings through mail order efforts, Danny Wright has managed to build a fan base that appreciates both his music and the man behind it. Those looking for music that truly entertains and uplifts quickly become fans, eager to hear what Danny Wright will deliver next.