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 This nobleman wrote a theme on which Beethoven based 8 variations for piano, four hands.
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Count Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel von Waldstein, a German nobleman, was an early patron of Beethoven. The composer's Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op.53 is known as the Waldstein Sonata. Beethoven composed Eight variations for piano four hands on a theme by Count Waldstein, WoO 67.
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 This leading figure of the Big Band Era recorded classic sessions with a group of 8 in 1950-51.
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Better known as a big band leader, Count Basie helmed an octet in 1950-1951. The group featured younger, more bop-oriented musicians than made up his orchestra, such as tenor saxophonist Wardell Grey, baritone saxophonist Serge Chaloff, and clarinetist Buddy DeFranco.
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 This composer's piece for 8 instruments, Octandre (1923), is named for octandrous plants, which have eight stamens.
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Edgard Varèse, a French-born composer, wrote music focusing on timbres and rhythm. He is recognized as a major influence on electronic music through his use of novel instruments such as the theremin. Varèse's Octandre will be played by the Peabody Camerata in their October 4 concert.
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