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Title: Classical Music With Big Mike – For lovers of classical music and those who would like to learn about classical music. I am, big Mike, just a fan of classical music and certainly not a pro. So, I do make mistakes and would appreciate you correcting me if I do. I love to share what little knowledge I have RE: classical music and hope you enjoy some of my posts. Thanks!

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Of course, all of the virtuoso orchestra players are critically important to a good symphony orchestra. Without them there would be no orchestra. But acknowledging that, I think it is recognized that the most important person needed for a good symphony orchestra is the conductor [director] of the orchestra. Also, known as the maestro, a […]

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On this Friday, November 14, 2025, we say Happy 125th Birthday, Aaron Copland! Known as the “Dean of American composers“, Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn, NY, in the first year of the 20th Century, November 14, 1900. He lived 90 years until December 2, 1990 where he was living in New York City. From […]

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I can understand people who like different genres of music who may not like classical music or it might not be their favorite music to listen to. Everyone has a right to their opinion and their choice of music. What I don’t understand is those people who don’t like classical music or who may have […]

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Can you remember when you were a teenager?  I think I would be safe to say not many of you were composing chamber music at that age.  Well, the 16 year old Felix Mendelssohn was not only composing music at that age but he composed one of the greatest and most beloved chamber music pieces […]

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Hungarian pianist and Romantic Era composer, Franz Liszt, was born this day, October 22, in the year 1811. Franz Liszt was one of the greatest piano virtuosos of his time. From Britannica.com-bio-Franz Liszt: “Franz Liszt, … (born October 22, 1811, Doborján, kingdom of Hungary, Austrian Empire [now Raiding, Austria]—died July 31, 1886, Bayreuth, Germany), Hungarian [...

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