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“Schulz's love of Classical music developed after World War II when he went to work with a spirited group of artists at Art Instruction Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and his colleagues held lively discussions about literature, films, and Classical music. Schulz recalled that "We all collected classical albums, which we frequently shared on evenings when we got together to listen to music and challenge each other in wild games of hearts (a card game)." …”

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“A speculative account of Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart (Marie Feret), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) and a musical prodigy in her own right. Originally the featured performer, she has given way to Wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father Leopold (Marc Barbe) tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose, Nannerl chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender. But a friendship with the son and daughter of Louis XV offers an alternative.”

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"Popular interest in harpsichord music was revived in this century by the energetic, outspoken, and quite famous Wanda Landowska. Partly as a result of her efforts in bringing the instrument back into the mainstream, a number of works have been written by 20th century composers.

The Hot Harpsichord Information Center is brought to you by Barbara Cadranel, world renowned performer of Bach, Scarlatti, Soler, and new contemporary works. In addition to making recordings, she is a frequent radio and television guest and starred in "The Scarlatti Birthday Party" -- the first classical music video in the "rock" style."

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"The Serpent is one of the most improbable musical instruments ever devised. In use almost continuously since its first appearance in 1590, it continues to find a place even in today's high-tech musical environment. This website provides basic information on all aspects of the instrument, from its early history through the present day.

The content of The Serpent Website is intended for the interested lay person, not for serious musical research. News and other timely information is excluded, since there are other sources of information specializing in those areas. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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Personal website of Jean-Pierre Baconnet. Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"The term 'early harp' includes all the various kinds of harp that were played in the centuries BEFORE the modern, orchestral pedal harp was invented: medieval harps, renaissance harps, baroque harps; Irish harps, Italian harps, Spanish harps; as well as less well-known but related instruments like the arpanetta, psaltery, and rotta. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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" This web site is devoted to musicians, keyboard tuners, instrument makers and very especially to the readers of my Unequal Temperaments book (1978). In order to facilitate printing, most of the text has been set to black and only standard fonts are used. The material that benefits from careful formatting has been stored in MS Word and Excel files for the reader to download. All the files are relatively small, ranging from 30 to less than 400 Kbytes each. All the material in this site is my copyright, but all the texts can be freely used for non-commercial purposes provided due acknowledgement is made quoting in full both my name and this site's web address. My authorisation is needed before using the material for any commercial purposes. Enjoy. " ...

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"This site was created by Robin Snyder as a place for a personal homepage and a place for a Cleveland area early music musician's directory and concert calendar. " See website for more details. (ed.)

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"Welcome to "Online Guide to Requiem", here you can find all the information your want to know about the music and the history for the requiem mass.

Requiem Mass, Totenmesse, Messe Des Mortis, or Missa pro Defunctis is a variant of the Mass, named after the beginning of the Latin of the Introit, "Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine" (Grant them eternal rest, O Lord).

The polyphonic composition for the requiem mass differs from the normal mass in that it not only includes certain items of the ordinary mass, but also contains the Introit and Gradual from the Proper. A tract, followed by the sequence Dies irae, is substituted for the Alleluia and often is a major dramatic element in the composition. Sometimes responses and other text are added from the burial service, which follows the mass.

There were numerous different versions of the Mass for the Dead, and it was not until 1570 that Pope Pius V established the form that is still valid today. Only the Dies irae sequence was abandoned in 1972, since it was felt that its words, which include a graphic account of the terror of the Last Judgement, were no longer appropriate from a theological point of view.

The Requiem Mass is sung on All Souls' Day, November 2, in memory of the faithful departed, but may also be celebrated on other days in memory of a particular individual. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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A site with early comics (cartoons). See website for more details. (ed.)

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Link dedicated to the French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Visit website for multimedia view of the composer. (ed.)

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" ... The serpent was invented in 1590 by a Frenchman, Edme Guillaume, making it one of the oldest instruments currently in use today. Conceived as the bass member of the cornett family (the group of instruments - including the cornett, bass horn, serpent and ophicleide - that preceded today's modern keyed brass instruments), the serpent immediately found a home accompanying the plainsong of the Church. It became popularized in England in the eighteenth century where in addition to being used in church services, it became the bass of the military wind band.

The serpent has a tone quality unlike any instrument in the modern orchestra. When played loudly, its powerful sound carries easily and with authority; quietly, it blends well with bassoons and voices. But with only six open holes and no keys, the serpent lives up its name in more than just its appearance - it is as treacherous as its namesake from the Garden of Eden. While numerous fingering charts for the serpent have been published, no printed matter can disguise the fact that playing the serpent is an inexact science at best, relying on the steady lip of the performer to get a firm grip on the intonation of any given note. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Timesyle is an association of craftpeople and academics dedicated to producing an accurate view of the past. Informed by academic research and the examination of artefacts in museums and private collections, the following craftspeople are Timestyle associates;

ARMOURERS, BLACKSMITHS, BRIDLEMAKERS, CALLIGRAPHERS, CANEMAKERS, CARPENTERS, CORSETTIERES, CUTLERS, DYERS, GLASSBLOWERS, HATTERS, HORNERS, JEWELLERS, JOINERS, LOST WAX CASTERS, MILITARY TAILORS, MINIATURISTS, PAINTERS, POTTERS, SADDLERS, SEAMSTRESSES, SHOE MAKERS, SILVERSMITHS, SWORDSMITHS, STONEMASONS, WEAVERS, WOODCARVERS AND WOODTURNERS. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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