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12 Classical Pieces That Changed Music Forever

From Bach and Beethoven to Stravinsky, Schoenberg and Cage, these twelve groundbreaking compositions transformed harmony, rhythm, orchestration and musical form, challenging established conventions and opening new possibilities that continue to shape classical music today.

12 Classical Pieces That Changed Music Forever

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From Bach and Beethoven to Stravinsky, Schoenberg and Cage, these twelve groundbreaking compositions transformed harmony, rhythm, orchestration and musical form, challenging established conventions and opening new possibilities that continue to shape classical music today.

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From Bach and Beethoven to Stravinsky, Schoenberg and Cage, these twelve groundbreaking compositions transformed harmony, rhythm, orchestration and musical form, challenging established conventions and opening new possibilities that continue to shape classical music today.

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