Photophobia, also known as photosensitive reactions or reactions to artificial and natural light sources, causes abnormal perceptions or feelings when exposed to them. Patients suffering from photofobia can present with various difficulties and treatments to overcome them.

Led by music director Christoph Eschenbach, the Philadelphia Orchestra performed with forceful confidence. Perhaps next time when they return to South Florida it will be with Yannick Nezet-Seguin at their podium?

Brahms

Since Brahms’ death in 1897, his music has been extensively utilized in both contemporary and classical settings. A prolific composer who composed four symphonies, concertos and piano pieces (his use of counterpoint: playing two melodies at once) had a huge impact on other composers; he also introduced older styles into his work such as those created by Robert Schumann as well as editing and promoting their works).

Brahms was introduced to violinist Joseph Joachim when still young. Joachim encouraged Brahms to begin writing symphonies, sparking his career. Soon thereafter, Brahms studied other composers such as Beethoven and Bach who greatly impacted his style; Nordic landscapes and Scandinavian folklore provided inspiration as well. By 1876 he completed Symphony No. 1, with its serene orchestration leading into a grand finale.

Once the family arrives at Heelshire Estate, they take a walk around their new house. Jude strays off and finds a buried doll which he carries around throughout the day; when asked by Liza what name the doll has been given by itself, Jude replies with: Brahms told him so.

At first, Liza worried the doll was haunted, prompting Sean to investigate further. Together they discovered it was actually a male doll named Brahms made after Jude Heelshire; their attempts at getting him to speak had proven futile; so when they returned later it had received a new name and was acting normally again – giving hope that perhaps the doll could help restore Jude’s speech abilities.

Bruckner

Bruckner was an incredible composer whose life was marked by tragedy. At an early age his father succumbed to tuberculosis, leaving Bruckner caring for both of his parents in rural Upper Austria before going on to study as a schoolmaster himself. Despite poor living conditions and his sense of inferiority – Bruckner never complained or rebelled, always getting on with his work without complaining or rebelling against it.

In 1855, Beethoven started formal musical education at the seminar in Windhaag with Simon Sechter teaching him harmony and counterpoint, spending five years practicing his craft hard but experiencing severe mental instability as his creative expansion coincided with an increase in obsessive tendencies: counting leaves on trees or trying not to count sequins on dresses became alarmingly uncontrollable – forcing himself not to count sequins from her sister’s dress was no longer manageable for Beethoven if left alone to count alone his mind would go uncontrolled.

After returning to Austria, he took up organistry at Linz Cathedral and gave concerts throughout France (1869) and England (1871). Additionally he began composing symphonies, of which three were completed during his tenure at Linz Cathedral; additionally masses and motets were produced with strong religious underpinnings that demonstrated his deep Catholic beliefs through music.

At this point, he established his signature style of composition – using large orchestra and dramatic, monumental form – inspired by Franz Schumann and other composers such as Beethoven and Liszt; however, his personal relationship with God and Catholicism ultimately determined the content of his works.

Bruckner’s music can be described as both beautiful and epic, setting him apart from other composers of his era. His vast dynamic range spans intimate whisperings to thundering brass crescendoes; often setting listeners up for spectacular resolution, only to take them on unexpected digressions before returning back to his main event.

Gianandrea Noseda led the National Symphony Orchestra through Bruckner’s long symphony recently, and it was evident he conducted with great passion and emotion, almost physically shaping the music in front of him.

Beethoven

Beethoven was one of the world’s most revered classical composers. His music reflected both emotional turmoil and transcendent beauty, creating masterpieces such as his nine symphonies with their stunning organic development, ingenious invention and manipulation of musical materials and outstanding formal efficiency – considered masterpieces in their own right.

At eight, Beethoven met Christian Gottlob Neefe who provided piano and organ lessons as well as instruction in violin and viola playing, composition and violin-viola-viola pairing. Soon thereafter, Beethoven left school to pursue his musical endeavors full time.

Beethoven first made headlines as an artist during the 1790s when he began performing his compositions at concerts, becoming especially renowned for his trios and quartets. At that time he was an admirer of Napoleon and dedicated his third symphony to Bonaparte; but once Napoleon became Emperor he became suspicious and tore up the title page for his score and wrote a letter declaring it now was to “Bonaparte.”

The Beethoven-Haus in Bonn boasts the world’s largest collection of autographs, manuscripts, documents and music prints related to Ludwig van Beethoven. As an important center for research and publishing activities on him, this institution also works regularly with other institutions worldwide as well as participating in international conferences devoted to him.

The Beethoven-Haus also publishes the complete edition of Beethoven’s works. This includes all printed versions of piano sonatas, symphonies and string quartets that existed at his death, plus new compositions not previously published. Additionally, this edition includes a CD with Claudio Arrau performing Beethoven’s music on it – making this CD essential for any music enthusiast! The edition is beautifully bound with a smyth-sewn binding and offers high-quality four-color printing, replicating facsimiles of original page stubs and fold-out pages to bring reading the manuscript as closely to that experienced from its source. Inscriptions containing movement and measure numbers have also been carefully added for maximum reading pleasure.

Ravel

Maurice Ravel was a French composer of Swiss-Basque descent best known for orchestral works such as his iconic Rhapsodie Espagnole and Bolero as well as ballet scores like Ma Mere l’Oye, Adelaide ou le Langue Des Flors and Daphnis Et Chloe. Additionally he was an exceptional pianist and violin virtuoso whose works displayed high levels of craftsmanship with exquisite senses of form and style.

Ravel was born in Ciboure, a small Basque country village near Biarritz. His Swiss industrialist and inventor father created early internal combustion engines as well as circus machines; while his singer mother provided him with inspiration.

Ravel studied piano and composition at the Conservatoire de Paris as a young man, later studying under Gabriel Faure whose works he greatly admired. Ravel’s musical works often incorporate elements from other countries and cultures – particularly Spanish music which influenced him heavily through La Valse (based on traditional Gypsy melodies). American jazz also provided him with inspiration in terms of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic characteristics.

Ravel was widely considered one of the greatest living French composers during his lifetime. Unfortunately, critics often found his music too revolutionary or difficult to comprehend. Ravel also made a reputation as an adept orchestrator who studied each instrument to fully comprehend its capabilities; one famous work he orchestrated was Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition which earned him significant income.

Like his contemporary Claude Debussy, Ravel explored color and texture in his works. As an orchestral composer – writing several concertos and two operas – Ravel made use of modulations between major and minor keys, with modulations changing harmonies from major to minor and back again. Additionally he employed non-sonata forms that allowed his music to unfold more organically than its counterpart; these included ternary forms as well. This added an extra dimension to his works that Debussy couldn’t manage: Ravel made use of modulations between major and minor when transitional themes were involved – something Debussy didn’t master.