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Classical Classroom, Episode 73: The Man Behind the Music – On Clementi, With Jeremy Eskenazi
“Father of the Piano”? Try “Father of the Fortissimo”!
Classical Classroom, Episode 72: You Don’t Know Fifth! With Emily Reese
Think you know Beethoven’s Fifth? Think again!
Classical Classroom, Episode 71: Dreaming Of A David Ashley White Christmas
The former Moores School director and composer teaches us about carols, and shares some of his favorites.
Classical Classroom, Episode 70: Piano Vs. Orchestra, With Jon Kimura Parker
A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a guest soloist with an orchestra.
Classical Classroom Research Presentation: The Mysterious Mystery Of Mozart’s Death (Rerun!)
Mozart’s death, on December 5, 1791, is still so mysterious that we can’t seem to stop investigating it.
Classical Classroom, Episode 39: Conductor James Gaffigan On Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5
Why is Shostakovich’s expression of depression, anxiety while living under Stalin important?
Classical Classroom, Episode 69: The Kids Are Alright, With Missy Mazzoli
Worried about the future of classical music? Listen to this and turn that frown upside down.
Classical Classroom, Episode 68: The Secret Formula With Kenneth Goldsmith
The recipe for creativity…revealed at last! Professor and violinist Kenneth Goldsmith looks at similarly-themed pieces by Haydn, Grieg, and Ravel to illustrate how this formula has manifested throughout classical music history.
Classical Classroom, Episode 67: Making Movie Magic With Vivek Maddala
Go behind the scenes with film composer Vivek Maddala.
Classical Classroom, Episode 66: When Classical Music Strikes
Composer Pierre Jalbert on how Ravel and Crumb changed his life.
Classical Classroom, Episode 65: Getting Scary With Jerry Ochoa
Two Star Symphony violinist Jerry Ochoa creeps us out classical music style.
Classical Classroom, Episode 64: Journey To The Symphony’s Center
Composer Peter Boyer goes deep into the core of Symphony No. 1.
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