What to Expect in a Symphony: Slow Movements
On this episode we continue our breakdown of symphonic form, now looking at slow movements! We highlight some of the most common types of slow movements and trace their development through musical his...
5 Jul 202139min
What to Expect in a Symphony: First Movements
On this episode, we begin a series where we break down the main characteristics of each movement of a standard symphony, starting with the first! We discuss what to expect from first movements, listen...
26 Jun 202150min
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture: A July 4th Preview
After a long hiatus, we are back (!!) with a breakdown of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. This piece is heard on July 4th concerts around the United States, and has a fascinating history and layout. We t...
17 Jun 202132min
Returning to Live Concerts, Part 2: How to Prepare for a Concert
We continue our series on returning to live concerts with a discussion of how to prepare for attending a performance. Should you listen to the pieces beforehand, should you read program notes, and sho...
26 Apr 202143min
Returning to Live Concerts, Part 1: Etiquette Q&A
As live concerts start to come back, we discuss some of the tricky questions surrounding the daunting world of concert etiquette. Many traditions of the classical concert-going experience can be intim...
16 Apr 20211h 1min
Mozart, Haydn, or Other?
On this episode, we are joined by violinist Kevin Lin and cellist Stephen Hawkey to play a game we are calling Mozart, Haydn, or Other! Kevin and Stephen listen to several clips of music from the Clas...
26 Mar 202130min
A Musical Winter, Part 2: Schubert's Winterreise
On today's episode, we continue our exploration of winter-themed pieces with Schubert's dark and gloomy Winterreise. The quintessential unappreciated artist, Schubert's music is now at the center of t...
2 Mar 202149min
A Musical Winter, Part 1: Haydn's The Seasons
Winter is here! With many of us in the U.S. buried under feet of snow, we thought we would review some pieces of music inspired by winter, starting with Haydn's The Seasons! This little-known oratorio...
17 Feb 202136min
