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Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Season 6 Episode 197
The composer Carl Maria Von Weber called it the work of a madman. Clara Schumann’s father, Friedrich Wieck, called it the work of a drunk. Beethoven’…
5 years, 5 months ago
The Music of William Grant Still
Season 6 Episode 63
William Grant Still was a man of firsts. He was the first African American to to conduct a major symphony orchestra in the United States. In 1931, hi…
5 years, 6 months ago
Mozart Symphony No. 36, "Linz"
Season 6 Episode 62
In 1783, Mozart wrote a letter to his father. He wrote, in part: "On Tuesday, November 4th, I am doing a concert in the theatre here and, as I have n…
5 years, 6 months ago
Caroline Shaw on Composing, Performing, and Letting Go
Season 6 Episode 61
This week I had the huge honour to speak with the composer, vocalist, violinist, and producer Caroline Shaw about her music and her performing career…
5 years, 6 months ago
Goldberg Variations Mini-Episode + Announcement
Season 6 Episode 60
I'm sharing today's mini episode for two reasons - the first is that I wanted to show all of you who are not subscribed on Patreon what I put up ther…
5 years, 6 months ago
Bach, The Goldberg Variations
Season 6 Episode 59
In 1741, Bach published a piece called "Aria with diverse variations." Little did he know that the piece would become one of the most beloved and nea…
5 years, 6 months ago
"Chasing Chopin," w/ Annik LaFarge
Season 6 Episode 58
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Annik Lafarge, author of "Chasing Chopin," a book being released Tomorrow, August 11th, wherever books …
5 years, 6 months ago
Brahms Requiem
Season 6 Episode 57
In February of 1865, Johannes Brahms received a letter from his brother saying: "If you want to see our Mother again come at once." Brahms rushed off…
5 years, 7 months ago
Talking Conducting, Studying, and Loneliness w/ Dalia Stasevska
Season 6 Episode 56
Dalia Stasevska is a wonderful conductor whose career has skyrocketed in the past few years. She is the Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Symphony…
5 years, 7 months ago
Beethoven Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral"
Season 6 Episode 186
Beethoven once said, “No one can love the country as much as I do. For surely woods, trees, and rocks produce the echo which man desires to hear.” Be…
5 years, 7 months ago