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The piano went through many changes before becoming the instrument we know today. Listen to some examples that explore the history of the piano.
Lodovico Giustini: Sonata da Cimbalo di Piano — One of the first pieces ever written for the piano by the first known composer of piano music.
LISTEN — Lodovico Giustini: Sonata da Cimbalo di Piano
Fredrich Chopin: Ballade No. 1 — The composer uses a special tool at the bottom of the piano called a pedal to make the notes blend.
LISTEN — Fredrich Chopin: Ballade No. 1
Franz Liszt: La Campanella — This composer was a virtuoso pianist. This is one of his most complex and challenging pieces of piano music to play.
LISTEN — Franz Liszt: La Campanella
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The piano went through many changes before becoming the instrument we know today. Listen to some examples that explore the history of the piano.
Lodovico Giustini: Sonata da Cimbalo di Piano — One of the first pieces ever written for the piano by the first known composer of piano music.
LISTEN — Lodovico Giustini: Sonata da Cimbalo di Piano
Fredrich Chopin: Ballade No. 1 — The composer uses a special tool at the bottom of the piano called a pedal to make the notes blend.
LISTEN — Fredrich Chopin: Ballade No. 1
Franz Liszt: La Campanella — This composer was a virtuoso pianist. This is one of his most complex and challenging pieces of piano music to play.
LISTEN — Franz Liszt: La Campanella
You can now search and listen to YourClassical Adventures where podcasts are found.
Explore more from YourClassical Adventures!
You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy.

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