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Dmitri Shostakovich is a pianist, composer, teacher and public figure. This is one of the most popular composers of the last century. He managed to compose many brilliant pieces of music. The creative and life path of Shostakovich was filled with tragic events. But it was thanks to trials that Dmitry Dmitrievich created, forcing other people to live and not give up. Dmitri Shostakovich: Childhood […]

Johannes Brahms is a brilliant composer, musician and conductor. It is interesting that critics and contemporaries considered the maestro an innovator and at the same time a traditionalist. His compositions were similar in structure to the works of Bach and Beethoven. Some have said that Brahms' work is academic. But you can’t argue with one thing for sure - Johannes made a significant […]

The name of the famous composer and musician Fryderyk Chopin is associated with the creation of the Polish piano school. The maestro was especially “tasty” at creating romantic compositions. The composer's works are filled with love motives and passion. He managed to make a significant contribution to world musical culture. Childhood and youth Maestro was born back in 1810. His mother was a noble […]

The famous composer, musician and conductor Sergei Prokofiev made a significant contribution to the development of classical music. The maestro's compositions are included in the list of world-class masterpieces. His work was noted at the highest level. During the years of active creative activity, Prokofiev was awarded six Stalin Prizes. Childhood and youth of the composer Sergei Prokofiev Maestro was born in a small […]

Burl Ives was one of the most famous folk and ballad singers in the world. He had a deep and penetrating voice that touched the soul. The musician was the winner of the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe awards. He was not only a singer, but also an actor. Ives collected folk stories, edited them and arranged them into songs. […]

Anatoly Dneprov is the golden voice of Russia. The singer's calling card can rightfully be called the lyrical composition "Please". Critics and fans said that the chansonnier sang with his heart. The artist had a bright creative biography. He replenished his discography with a dozen worthy albums. Childhood and youth of Anatoly Dneprov The future chansonnier was born […]