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Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 135
Season 10 Episode 248
There is nothing like hearing a Late Beethoven String Quartet for the first time. Beethoven's late string quartets, Op. 127, Op. 130, Op. 131, Op. 13…
1 year, 1 month ago
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique LIVE w/ The Aalborg Symphony
Season 10 Episode 247
I'm so happy to share this live episode of Sticky Notes that I did with the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra in Denmark back in October! This episode cover…
1 year, 2 months ago
Shostakovich Symphony No. 8
Season 10 Episode 246
Here are two statements by Dmitri Shostakovich about the same piece, the 8th symphony that we are talking about today:
Statement No. 1, Shostakovich'…
1 year, 2 months ago
Literary Works in Classical Music
Season 10 Episode 245
My Patreon sponsor for this episode, Adrian, set me a challenge: The influence of literary works on classical compositions, exploring pieces inspired…
1 year, 3 months ago
Brahms Clarinet Quintet
Season 10 Episode 244
The muses were Ancient Greek goddesses of inspiration. Throughout history, the term muse has been used to describe any number of people, all of whom …
1 year, 3 months ago
Politics in Classical Music
Season 10 Episode 243
Classical music and politics have never been easy bedfellows. Composers and performers throughout history have relied on patronage and support from w…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from Westside Story
Season 10 Episode 246
The original production of Westside Story ran for 732 performances, spawned a movie that won 11 Academy Awards, and is still a go to on every list of…
1 year, 4 months ago
A Conversation with Composer Caroline Shaw
Season 10 Episode 245
Caroline Shaw is one of the most fascinating, innovative, and brilliant composers of our time. Since winning the Pulitzer Prize in 2013, she rocketed…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ives Three Places in New England
Season 10 Episode 244
In 1929, the conductor Nicolas Slonimsky contacted the American composer Charles Ives about performing one of his works. This was a bit of a surprise…
1 year, 4 months ago
William Grant Still Symphony No. 1, "Afro-American"
Season 10 Episode 243
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On October 29th, 1931, The Rochester Philharmonic in New York Stat…
1 year, 5 months ago