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10 Famous Polish Composers You Should Know

Polish composers are important to the world of classical music. Many famous Polish composers have been recognized as some of the most influential in history. Some of these include Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Paderewski who is said to be "one of the twentieth century's most distinguished pianists." 1) Frédéric Chopin Fryderyk...
Beethoven

How Many Siblings Did Beethoven Have?

Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich. Ludwig van Beethoven's siblings never reached the acclaim of the German classical composer and pianist. He was born in Bonn and baptized on December 17, 1770. His mother died in 1787...
Italy

7 Famous Italian Composers

Italy is famous for its rich culture, good food, and impressive architecture. However, the most significant part of the rich Italian culture is music, which has been around for a long time. Great Italian composers have seen the constant improvement of Italian music, from the ancient sacred choral hymns...
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