Born On This Day Archives - 2MBS Fine Music Sydney

Born on this day: Gaetano Donizetti (29/11/1797)

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In the annals of operatic history, Gaetano Donizetti emerges as a luminous figure, his life and compositions resonating with a symphony of passion, innovation, and the poignant echoes of personal tragedy.

Born On This Day – Ferdinand Hiller: An Unsung Hero of Romantic Music (24/10/1811)

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In the vast symphonic landscape of the 19th century, one name that often gets overshadowed by giants like Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt is that of Ferdinand Hiller.

Born on this day: Clara Schumann (13/09/1819)

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Clara Schumann was one of the most distinguished pianists and significant female composers of the Romantic era. She was born in Leipzig, Germany in 1819 to Friedrich Wieck, a piano teacher, and Marianne Wieck, a singer. Her father recognized her musical talent early on and began training her to be a child prodigy.

Born On This Day: Leonard Bernstein (25.08.1915)

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Leonard Bernstein's life story is a tapestry woven with remarkable achievements and complex layers. Born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, Bernstein displayed his prodigious musical talents early on. Commencing piano lessons at a mere 5 years old, he astounded by conducting his first orchestra by the age of 10.

Born On This Day – André Georges Louis Onslow (27/7/1784)

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Andre Georges Louis Onslow (or George, as he was more commonly known) was born into a wealthy family, which allowed him to pursue his musical studies without financial worry. He studied piano and composition with some of the leading musicians of the day, including Ignaz Pleyel, Johann Baptist Cramer, and Jean-Baptiste Rey.

Born on this Day: Deodat de Séverac (20/07/1872)

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Deodat de Séverac was born on July 20, 1872, in Saint-Félix-Caraman, a small village in the south of France. He came from a family of noble lineage, but they lost their titles during the French Revolution. Displaying exceptional musical talent from a very young age. At the age of four, he reportedly began picking out tunes on the family piano, and by six, he was composing his first pieces.

Born on This Day – Georgie Fame (26.06.43)

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Georgie Fame is without a doubt, a hugely iconic figure in the UK jazz scene, renowned for his unique blend of jazz, rhythm and blues, and soul. Born as Clive Powell on June 26, 1943, in Leigh, Lancashire, Georgie Fame displayed exceptional musical talent from an early age.

Born On This Day: Pablo Bruna (22.06.1611)

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In the vast realm of classical music, the name Pablo Bruna may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries. However, this Spanish composer of the Baroque era left an indelible mark on the music world with his exceptional organ compositions and his contributions to sacred music.

Born On This Day: Jean-Joseph Mouret (11/4/1682)

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Jean-Joseph Mouret was a renowned French Baroque composer who had a great singing voice and charming personality. He is famous for his contribution to the world of opera and for introducing comedy in his work. His notable work, Les fêtes, ou Le triomphe de Thalie, was the first opera to use comedy, which was quite controversial at that time.

Born On This Day: Francis Wolff (April 5, 1907)

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While Alfred Lion is often credited as the face of Blue Note, perhaps the most widely recognised jazz label of all time, Francis Wolff was equally important to the label's success, both as a business partner and as a talented photographer who captured some of the most iconic images in jazz history.