Tuesday, May 5, 2020

May 5 - Charles Rosen; François-André Danican Philidor (The Musical Birthday Series - 2nd Annual Cycle)

Charles Rosen (May 5, 1927 – December 9, 2012) was an American pianist and writer on music

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The Style Classical

The great Charles Rosen
Was one of the chosen, 
   Successful in every endeavor.
Acute and insightful,
If just a bit spiteful,
   And lacking all doubt whatsoever.









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François-André Danican Philidor (7 September 1726 – 31 August 1795) was a French 
composer, especially of opéra comique. He was also an innovative and successful chess player.






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Philidor
Had two careers,
And what is more,
In different spheres.

His operas were staged
With great success
While he engaged
In playing chess.







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