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Lute: the neck of the Renaissance lute was bent back; the strings were tuned in pairs and the fingerboard had frets. Viols: Flat back and six strings. Fretted fingerboard. Viols were held upright in front of the player rather than tucked under the chin Crumhorn: double-reed instrument Sackbut: It's an early kind of trombone. Trumpet: Without the valve system we know today (it was invented in the 19th century). The different notes were obtained by varying the lip pressure Percussion…
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced that Klaus Makela, a 28-year-old Finnish conductor, will take over as its music director in 2027. Makela, currently the chief conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, has gained recognition for his work with orchestras across Europe. He will succeed Riccardo Muti, who has held the position since 2010. Makela's appointment is significant not only because of his age but also due to his unique approach to classical music. He believes that…
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The Ars Nova period in music history began in 14th-century France and would lay the groundwork for modern music notation.
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David, the great king and prophet of the Old Testament, whom we call Saint David on his feast day, lived a thousand years before Our Lord. He was King of Israel for forty years, from 1013 to 973. He was … Continue reading →
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