Beethoven Being Brilliant
What does composing sound like? Here are my ideas about a few spots where Beethoven gives us a glimpse into his process.
Ep 34 MVPs of Orchestral Music
Visit with a few Most Valuable Players in three great orchestral works.
Ep 33 Too Many Movies about Beethoven
If you wanna watch a movie about Ludwig….where to start? I give you the lowdown on 4 of the best movies about the master.
Ep 32 Opera in 3 Minutes: The Elixir of Love
Get the readers digest version of the plot of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.”
Ep 31 Drunk w/ Classical Music
Overindulge in these examples of tipsy moments in classical music.
Ep 30 Story Time with Bruce
“A Night at the Opera.” Belgium’s revolution gets a boost from a politically charged performance
Ep 29 Classical Music Branding: Composer’s Photos
A look at one tree in the forest of classical music branding
Ep 28 What’s the Deal with “Auld Lang Syne?”
Wrapping up the 2020 Holiday Season, and you might be wondering…. What’s the deal with “Auld Lang Syne?”
Ep 26 Worst Holiday Songs?
Following up on last week’s “Favorites,” here’s a few that maybe could be quasi-retired for a few years.
Ep 25 Favorite Holiday Tunes
Check out my personal list of favorite holiday songs and why I love them!