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The dominant 7th is commonly used in classical and jazz repertoire to lead back to the tonic, often as part of a perfect cadence. Referring to the dominant 7th chord itself, the 3rd rises by a semitone an...

His music was written for a larger, more developed orchestraFocus on melodyMore chromaticism and discord Freer form and movement away from the Sonata form Music representing a storyVirtuosity

Sonata form is an important large-scale formal type in instrumental music of the classical period; in this medium, composers reveal their greatest technical skill and expressive potential. It is, arguably...

The opening section of Cherubic Hymn, marked “Lento misterioso” is meant to conjure up images of the heavenly kingdom, and the Cherubim and Seraphim about the throne; I do this through use of den...

Having spent time in both Russia and France, Xian, who was born in China, draws on a rich musical palette, mixing traditional Western influences with oriental origins in the Yellow River Piano Concert...