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DEBUSSY HAS AN ASTEROID NAMED AFTER HIM. AND IT'S NO ACCIDENT.

Claude Debussy (1862–1918), the master of musical impressionism, changed the way we hear the world—with harmonies that seemed to float and melodies that no longer obeyed the rules of tonal gravity.

More than half a century after his death, the tribute came… from the heavens: in 1988, Belgian astronomer Eric Elst discovered an asteroid and named it 4492 Debussy.

The name wasn’t just a tribute—it was a definition. Like the asteroid, Debussy’s music orbits outside the predictable path. He didn’t follow Beethoven, Brahms, or Wagner. He followed the sound of the wind, the water, the moon.

Listen to Clair de Lune, then look up at the sky. Maybe 4492 is passing by. Invisible. But present. Like the art of Debussy.

Listen to Clair de Lune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixsT9...

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📽️ NEW RELEASE ON CLASSICAL MUSIC CHANNEL

🎹 BEETHOVEN Piano for the Evening - Peaceful Sonatas & Bagatelles

Ever imagined Beethoven as a coffee-obsessed perfectionist?
He counted exactly 60 coffee beans per cup — not 61, not 59. If someone messed it up, he started all over. Precision, ritual… genius.

And just like his coffee, Beethoven’s music blends strength and delicacy.
This new video curates his most introspective piano works, perfect for calm evenings, focused study sessions, or moments of quiet reflection.

☕ So brew yourself the perfect cup — and join us for a peaceful evening with the maestro.

🎧 Best with headphones.
🎬 Watch now and feel the silence between the notes:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0qAu...

#Beethoven #RelaxingClassical #CoffeeAndClassics #EveningMusic #StudyWithMe #ClassicalMusic

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New Video is Live!

Immerse yourself in a refined selection of piano masterpieces.
Perfect for studying, focusing, or deep relaxation.
Let timeless melodies soothe your soul.

Watch now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3vVb...

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We're Back!

Strings tuned, seats in place — the stage is set, and the music plays once more. After a year of running the Classical Music Channel, we hit a few bumps that kept us from posting regularly. But we're still here — more committed than ever to this project we believe in deeply.

And that's all thanks to you. To our 2,500+ subscribers and over 300,000 views, we are incredibly grateful. You're the real MVPs. Every click, every comment, every listen — you've kept this dream alive.

Over the past three months, in between life’s busy moments, we’ve worked behind the scenes to shape a new direction. And now we’ve got a plan. We're moving forward — with consistency and a lot more music.

We’d love your support as we kick off this new chapter. Like, share, comment, ring the bell — the show is back on.

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Congratulations, Chopin!!! 🎶🎹🎻


Today we celebrate the birth of Frédéric Chopin, but did you know there is a mystery surrounding his birth date? 🧐


🎶 Two birthdays for a single genius: Frédéric Chopin! 🎹🎻

Chopin was born in March 1810, but there is a discrepancy regarding the exact day. According to official records, he was born on February 22, the date recorded on his baptism certificate. However, Chopin himself believed he was born on March 1! This confusion was never fully resolved, but regardless of the exact date, what truly matters is that his music remains alive and immortal.


In 1833, Chopin formally accepted membership in the Polish Literary Society of Paris, listing his birth date as March 1, 1810. This further fueled doubts about his actual birth date, and many researchers believe his baptism certificate may have been incorrectly dated, considering March 1 as the more likely date.


Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, also known as Frédéric François Chopin, was born in Żelazowa Wola, near Warsaw, in the Duchy of Warsaw (now Poland). He was the son of Tekla Justyna Chopin and Nicolas Chopin and had three sisters: Ludwika, Izabela, and Emilia.


Although he lived only 39 years, Chopin left behind an extraordinary legacy, revolutionizing piano composition and creating works that continue to move audiences worldwide.
Below are photos of the documents!

discover the latest piece published by Chopin | Cello Sonata in G Minor Op.65 https://youtu.be/yiMXCfq51fw


Chopin's most famous musical style was the Nocturne, and I highly recommend listening to it in the following link:
🎶➡️ https://youtu.be/qguXTHF6lVM


#Chopin #HappyBirthdayChopin #ClassicalMusic #Nocturne #MusicalGenius

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The story behind Johann Sebastian Bach's Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 906, is a fascinating journey into the mind of one of the greatest composers in music history.

The work survives in two autographed scores (photo below), one with just the fantasy and another, believed to have been written around 1738, in which the fugue is incomplete.

You can check out this masterpiece at this link: https://youtu.be/82qYIJHp0Mo

It is believed that Bach composed this piece during his tenure in Leipzig, spanning from 1723 to 1750. However, the exact date of composition is not entirely clear. There are two handwritten copies of the work, one containing only the fantasia and the other, believed to have been penned around 1738, including the fugue, though the latter remains incomplete.

The Fantasia is structured in a three-part sonata form and exhibits striking features such as hand-crossing figures and rapidly running triplet sequences. These elements, along with the rich chromaticism, showcase Bach's mastery in exploring different textures and tonalities while also reflecting influences from the galant and empfindsam styles, which were gaining popularity at the time.

The Fugue, on the other hand, abruptly stops after 47 measures, leaving it unfinished. However, even in its incomplete state, it reveals Bach's skill in constructing complex counterpoints and exploring thematic motifs. The presence of hand-crossing figures and the extensive use of chromaticism add depth to the composition, highlighting Bach's quest for new musical territories.

The story of these two pieces is also the story of Bach as a musician in constant evolution, adapting to the trends of his time without losing his unique identity. The Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 906, remains a lasting testament to the genius and creativity of Johann Sebastian Bach.

#JohannSebastianBach, #FantasiaandFugue, #Cminor, #BWV906, #Leipzig, #BaroqueMusic, #MusicHistory, #GalantStyle, #Empfindsam, #ClassicalMusic

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A short summary of Franz Schubert's biography

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian composer widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the early Romantic era. He was born on January 31, 1797, in Vienna, Austria, and showed an early talent for music. His father, Franz Theodor Schubert, was a schoolmaster, and his mother, Elisabeth Vietz, was a housewife.

Schubert received his early musical education from his father and older brother Ignaz. He began composing at a young age and was admitted to the Imperial and Royal City College of Wiener-Neustadt at the age of 11 as a chorister. He continued his education at the Stadtkonvikt (Vienna Imperial Seminary), where he received instruction in music theory, violin, organ, and piano.

During his short life, Schubert composed an astonishing amount of music, including symphonies, chamber music, piano works, operas, and over 600 lieder (German art songs). His output is remarkable not only for its quantity but also for its quality and diversity. Schubert's works are characterized by their melodic beauty, harmonic richness, and emotional depth.

Some of Schubert's most famous works include his "Unfinished Symphony" (Symphony No. 8 in B minor), Symphony No. 9 in C major (also known as the "Great" Symphony), the Trout Quintet (Piano Quintet in A major), the String Quintet in C major, the "Death and the Maiden" Quartet (String Quartet No. 14 in D minor), and the song cycles "Die schöne Müllerin" and "Winterreise."

Despite his musical genius, Schubert struggled financially throughout his life. He held various teaching positions and occasionally received commissions, but he never achieved significant financial stability.His health also began to deteriorate in his youth, and he died at the young age of 31 on November 19, 1828, in Vienna. The cause of his death was officially recorded as typhoid fever, although the exact nature of his illness remains a subject of debate among scholars.

Although Schubert did not achieve widespread recognition during his lifetime, his music began to gain popularity in the years following his death. His compositions had a profound influence on later composers, including Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, and Gustav Mahler. Today, Schubert is celebrated as one of the greatest composers in the Western classical tradition, and his works continue to be cherished by musicians and audiences worldwide.

#Schubert #ClassicalMusic #ClassicalHistory #Biography

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Happy Birthday Bach!!!

Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most influential composers in Western music history, is widely celebrated for his invaluable contributions to Baroque music. However, controversies and uncertainties surround his date of birth.
Traditionally, Bach's birth is believed to have occurred on March 21, 1685, the date of his baptism. However, it's possible that he was born a day earlier, on March 20, 1685. This discrepancy arises from the common practice of baptizing children one or two days after birth, with the baptism date often substituting for the actual birth date when the latter is unknown.


The discrepancies in Bach's birth dates are closely linked to the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in parts of Europe starting in 1582. While some countries, influenced by the Catholic Church, adopted the new calendar, others retained the Julian calendar for some time.


Germany, where Bach was born, was still using the Julian calendar in 1685. As a result, the date recorded as March 21 in Germany didn't align exactly with the same date in countries using the Gregorian calendar. Accounting for the 10-day difference between the calendars, Bach's birthdate in the modern Gregorian calendar would be March 31.


However, historians typically defer to the official church records where Bach was baptized. Therefore, even if his birth falls on March 31 according to the Gregorian calendar, the date traditionally recognized is March 21.


These discrepancies stem from differences between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, as well as the recording practices of births and baptisms at the time. Consequently, Bach's exact birthdate remains a subject of scholarly debate, but it is conventionally celebrated on March 21.


Whether it's 20, 21 or 31 Happy Birthday Bach!

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We are extremely grateful and thrilled to have reached an incredible milestone of over 300,000 views on my YouTube channel! 🎉

Each view represents one person who took the time to watch the content I created. This means a lot to us. I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this journey with me.

Your continued support motivates us to continue creating and sharing more quality content. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for us.

Thanks again for being part of this amazing community. Let's continue growing together! 🚀

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The Nocturnes by Frédéric Chopin are a remarkable collection of musical pieces that capture the essence of the night, the lyricism, and the melancholy that often accompany this time of day. Chopin composed a total of 21 Nocturnes throughout his life, from the beginning of his career to his later years.



The genre of Nocturnes originated with the Irish composer John Field, who composed around 18 of these pieces during his lifetime. Field is considered the creator of the Nocturne style and an inspiration for Chopin and other 19th-century composers.



Several chopin nocturnes can be heard through the link: youtube.com/live/uv4Hm3F9ECc?feature=share



Chopin's Nocturnes, composed mainly during his years in Paris, reflect his own experiences and emotions. Each Nocturne has its own story and atmosphere, from gentle and meditative melodies to darker and more intense compositions.



Among these events is Chopin's relationship with Madame Marie Pleyel, the wife of Camille Pleyel, a famous Parisian piano builder. The Nocturnes, Op. 9, were dedicated to her. Madame Pleyel, a talented pianist and influential figure in the Parisian music scene, played a significant role in promoting Chopin's works, including his Nocturnes. Chopin often performed at the Salle Pleyel, which was an important venue for musical performances in Paris. Interestingly, this was where Chopin met Liszt.



The Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth. 1, was originally titled "Rondo à la Mazur" by Chopin. It was composed before Chopin left Poland and was first published in 1938 as a Nocturne, and since then, it has often been included in publications and recordings of the set.



Chopin's Nocturnes continue to be appreciated and studied by musicians and listeners worldwide for their timeless beauty and emotional depth. They capture not only the night as a time of day but also the complexities of the human condition, through the universal language of music.
What other Nocturne trivia do you know?



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