What Can We Learn?
Many orchestras have been making videos during this quarantine year. What lessons can we take away from them?
What is a Cadenza?
You might have heard the word, but if you’ve wondered what a cadenza actually is, check out this short explainer video.
2021 Oscar Predictions
Oscars are on Sunday. Find out my official predictions for who SHOULD win and who will win in the music categories! https://youtu.be/bVSzMKxSJ1U
Symphonies you don’t know, by composers you DO know.
What’s the best symphony that you DON’T know by a favorite composer? Find out here!
More great coverage of Sequoia’s Digital UpLink
Two great articles with coverage of our virtual season!
Should Easter be “Messiah” season?
Is the “Hallelujah Chorus” celebrating resurrection rather than birth?
Famous Misattributed Music
Fraud in classical music? Just confusion? Maybe a honest mistake? Maybe a bit of both. Check out a few of the best known examples. https://youtu.be/uQfZ_gjzinE
Music of Spring!
Spring is here. How about some classical music that gets you in the mood!
Celebrating Women Composers, Part 2
Three more wonderful pieces by women composers to help celebrate Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women Composers, Part 1
My first (of two) videos on six wonderful pieces by women composers to help celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
What is Sonata Allegro Form?
How does a composer write a symphony? Chances are, the first and last movements are in Sonata-Allegro form. So….what the heck does that mean? Find out in this video!
5 Favorite Things with Dominic Cheli
Pianist Dominic Cheli joins me for our first “5 Favorite Things” of 2021!