149. Keeping us fresh since 1784: Haydn, Piano trio No.19
Meeting his boss's insatiable desire for new content 'forced' [his word] Joseph Haydn to write original, inventive music that sounds as fresh and full of life today as when it was written. And he wrot...
11 Juni 20236min
148. Rituals, a riot and a revolution: Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring
110 years ago in Paris, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring caused a furore and changed music forever. Did the police have to be called? It's still a piece that shocks and stuns and is filled with somethi...
31 Maj 202312min
147. Music in the blood and poetry in the soul: Williams, Penillion
A rarity from Wales (a Welsh rare-bit?), Grace Williams's orchestral piece Penillion surprises, delights and has an epic grandeur. It's terrific stuff and I think you'll love it! Listening time 25 min...
21 Maj 20236min
146. Risk and adventure: Tower, Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Another great, short piece, here's the first of Joan Tower's Fanfares celebrating risk-taking and adventurous women. This is both celebratory and substantial, plus a workout for brass and percussion. ...
10 Maj 20235min
145. Representation and taxation: Copland, Fanfare for the Common Man
A short podcast about the shortest of pieces, yet Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man still packs a punch and seems to point to big issues. 'No taxation without representation'? Perhaps today's...
30 Apr 20235min
144. On the edge of possibility: Beethoven, ”Appassionata” Sonata
Often on the edge, in life and music, Beethoven goes to extremes on the piano to show us the extreme depth of his feelings. His Appassionata Sonata is every bit as intense as its name suggests! Listen...
19 Apr 20239min
143. Genesis and Resurrection: Fanny Mendelssohn, Easter Sonata
Lost for 150 years and then, because it was so good, presumed to have been written by her brother, Fanny Mendelssohn's Easter Sonata for piano is passionate, intense, lyrical and dramatic... and the s...
10 Apr 202310min
142. In search of happy music: Arnold, English Dances
English folk music is often typically nostalgic and melancholy. Cacophony goes in search of happiness with Malcolm Arnold's English Dances - pretty, witty and bright! Listening time 24 mins (podcast 6...
29 Mars 20236min
