Biography of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745–1799)

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Biography of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745–1799)

Biography of Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745–1799)

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was widely regarded as the most accomplished man of his age. View sheet music by Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges Not only was he among the most important musicians in Paris during the pre-revolutionary period but he was also a superb all-round athlete and man of arms. Among connoisseurs of the…
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Argentina’s economy

Why is Argentina’s economy such a mess?

Rampant inflation, a booming black market for US dollars and crippling debt – welcome to Argentina, one of the world’s most dysfunctional economies. How did it end up like this?

The Next Global Superpower Isn’t Who You Think – Ian Bremmer

The Next Global Superpower Isn’t Who You Think – Ian Bremmer

Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it’s not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.

Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain

Miles Davis – Sketches of Spain

Personnel: Danny Bank – bass clarinet Bill Barber – tuba John Barrows – French horn Albert Block – flute James Buffington – French horn Eddie Caine – flute Paul Chambers – bass Earl Chapin – French horn Jimmy Cobb – drums Johnny Coles – trumpet Miles Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn Gil Evans – arranger, conductor…
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Vienna Philharmonic – Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op.11

Vienna Philharmonic – Barber: Adagio for Strings, Op.11

Summer Night Concert 2019 Sony Classical is proud to release Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 from the Summer Night Concert 2019. The Vienna Philharmonic is conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with pianist Yuja Wang as soloist. Listen & purchase the album here: https://SonyClassical.lnk.to/SNC_2019LY The Summer Night Concert was performed on June 20th, 2019. It…
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Paco de Lucía Concierto Aranjuez - Adagio

Paco de Lucía Concierto Aranjuez – Adagio

Concierto de Aranjuez – Adagio. Composición para guitarra y orquesta del compositor español Joaquín Rodrigo.

Narciso Yepes

Recuerdos de la Alhambra / Narciso Yepes

Narciso Yepes at Palau de la Música Catalana. Ⅰ.Recuerdos de la Alhambra Ⅱ.Marcha Irlandesa (Siglo XI)    • ♫ Marcha Irlandesa (Siglo XI) / Narci…   Ⅲ.La Filla del Marxant (Musica Catalana)    • ♫ La Filla del Marxant (Musica Catala…   Ⅳ.Saltarello    • ♫ Saltarello / Narciso Yepes  

Buena Vista Social Club - Chan Chan

Buena Vista Social Club – Chan Chan

The original Buena Vista Social Club album was recorded for World Circuit Records over six days at the vintage EGREM studios in Havana. Released in 1997, the album went on to become a worldwide phenomenon, selling over 8 million copies and contributing to the rise in popularity of Cuban, as well as Latin American, music.…
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Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Waterloo 1815

Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Waterloo 1815

Epic History TV brings you a blow-by-blow account of the entire Waterloo campaign in 14 minutes, with animated maps and artwork, plus rarely seen photographs of survivors of Napoleon’s army. In 1815, eight miles south of Brussels, two of history’s greatest generals met in battle for the first and only time: Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of…
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