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!
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!
Pianist Dominic Cheli joins me for our first “5 Favorite Things” of 2021!
Tchaikovsky’s splashy Piano Concerto No. 2 brings a little bit of joy to our winter offering.
What does composing sound like? Here are my ideas about a few spots where Beethoven gives us a glimpse into his process.
Visit with a few Most Valuable Players in three great orchestral works.
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.
Get the readers digest version of the plot of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.”
Prokofiev’s “American Overture” brings a big-city vibe to a small chamber orchestra.
“A Night at the Opera.” Belgium’s revolution gets a boost from a politically charged performance