Monthly Archives: August 2018

Pineapple Rag was composed by Scott Joplin (1867/1868 – April 1, 1917), an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was dubbed the “King of Ragtime Writers”. During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. … Continue reading →

Pachelbel’s Canon is the name commonly given to a canon by the German composer Johann Pachelbel.  It is from Canon and Gigue for 3 violins and basso continuo, often referred to as Canon in D. It is his most famous composition. Canone di Pachelbel è il … Continue reading →

Fidelio Op. 72, is a German opera with spoken dialogue by Ludwig van Beethoven, his only opera. The opera tells how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named “Fidelio”, rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison. Fidelio Op . 72 , es una ópera alemana con … Continue reading →