Classical music is often dominated by the likes of Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, but there are many other composers worth exploring.<\/p>\n
Dohnanyi was a Hungarian composer who wrote symphonies, chamber music and songs. His Symphony No 1 in D major is an example of his orchestral work. The first movement is fast and energetic, with a beautiful melody sung by the violins.<\/p>\n
\u201cMusic is not the art of playing notes, nor the art of playing well; it is the art of giving form to tone.\u201d – Ernst von Dohnanyi<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960)<\/h1>\n
Dohnanyi was born in Budapest, Hungary. He began his musical education at age 9 and went on to study at the Liszt Academy of Music.<\/p>\n
Fran\u00e7ois Couperin<\/h2>\n
Couperin was a French composer who wrote harpsichord pieces, chamber music and orchestral works. His Pianoforte Works<\/a> is an example of his orchestral work.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing in music though it be the most difficult to explain, is the expression of feeling.\u201d – Fran\u00e7ois Couperin<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Fran\u00e7ois Couperin (1668-1733)<\/h1>\n
Couperin was born in Paris, France. He began his musical education at age 5 and went on to study with Jean de Lorraine.<\/p>\n
William Boyce<\/h2>\n
Boyce was an English composer who wrote orchestral works, chamber music and sacred music. His Symphony in G major<\/a> is an example of his orchestral work.<\/p>\n
\u201cMusic should be easy; to those who understand it, it should be easy.\u201d – William Boyce<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
William Boyce (1710-1779)<\/h1>\n
Boyce was born in London, England. He began his musical education at age 10 and went on to study with William Aldwell.<\/p>\n
Alessandro Scarlatti<\/h2>\n
Scarlatti was an Italian composer who wrote harpsichord pieces, chamber music and sacred music. His Sonatas<\/a> are an example of his orchestral work.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best music is that which sounds beautiful to the ear.\u201d – Alessandro Scarlatti<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660\u20131735)<\/h1>\n
Scarlatti was born in Tesino, Italy. He began his musical education at age 3 and went on to study with Luca Giacomo Armigliano.<\/p>\n
Fran\u00e7ois Couperin<\/h2>\n
Couperin was a French composer who wrote harpsichord pieces, chamber music and orchestral works. His Pianoforte Works<\/a> is an example of his orchestral work.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing in music though it be the most difficult to explain, is the expression of feeling.\u201d – Fran\u00e7ois Couperin<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Fran\u00e7ois Couperin (1668-1733)<\/h1>\n
Couperin was born in Paris, France. He began his musical education at age 5 and went on to study with Jean de Lorraine.<\/p>\n
William Boyce<\/h2>\n
Boyce was an English composer who wrote orchestral works, chamber music and sacred music. His Symphony in G major<\/a> is an example of his orchestral work.<\/p>\n
\u201cMusic should be easy; to those who understand it, it should be easy.\u201d – William Boyce<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
William Boyce (1710-1779)<\/h1>\n
Boyce was born in London, England. He began his musical education at age 10 and went on to study with William Aldwell.<\/p>\n
Alessandro Scarlatti<\/h2>\n