The CoffeeHouse Classical

Episode 179: Hector Berlioz and the Roman Carnival Overture

Welcome back to yet another episode about Berlioz, with another piece that is a crowd favorite! But, it comes from one of Berlioz's worst failures- how will he prevail this time? Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Le_Carnaval_romain%2C_H_95_(Berlioz%2C_Hector)

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Episode 166: Saving Berlioz from Damnation with the Hungarian March

Berlioz wrote a real crown pleaser, then shoved it into a flop- was it enough to save his piece and his reputation?

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Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/La_damnation_de_Faust%2C_H_111_(Berlioz%2C_Hector)

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Episode 158: A Voyage Across the Seven Seas, To Inspire Debussy’s Harmonies

We're branching out to learn about the music that inspired Debussy in 1889 at the grand Paris Exhibition! Expand your horizons this week on the CoffeeHouse!

Gamelan Nyai Saraswati: http://www.ibiblio.org/gamelan/index.php?style=light&view=home

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Danse_sacr%C3%A9e_et_danse_profane_(Debussy%2C_Claude)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Danse_(Debussy%2C_Claude)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Images%2C_2%C3%A8me_s%C3%A9rie_(Debussy%2C_Claude)

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http://www.ibiblio.org/gamelan/audio/index.php?group=Gamelan_Nyai_Saraswati&performance=20090426&style=light&view=audio

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Episode 151: Twinkle, twinkle, little song; Everything we knew was wrong.

Okay, maybe you already know the right story behind this famous nursey rhyme, but nevertheless we're here to set the record straight. Feat. our favorite boy, Mozart!

 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/12_Variations_on_%27Ah,_vous_dirai-je_maman%27,_K.265/300e_(Mozart,_Wolfgang_Amadeus)

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Episode 131: Joaquin Turina and the Danzas fantasticas

Spanish and French music styles? They're a perfect match. Listen to how Turina blended these styles in this week's episode. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Danzas_fant%C3%A1sticas%2C_Op.22_(Turina%2C_Joaqu%C3%ADn)

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Episode 103: Fernando Sor and Excerpts from 24 Excercices tres Faceiles

What do you do when your students say your pieces are too difficult? Give them the title of "easy"! This week we'll meet Sor and his deceptively simply etudes! Like, and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/24_Exercices_tr%C3%A8s_faciles%2C_Op.35_(Sor%2C_Fernando)

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Episode 99: Jules Massenet and the Meditation from Thais

Feeling overwhelmed from the day to day current events? What to escape into a peaceful world of sweet violin tones? We have you covered this week as we look into the life of French composer Jules Massenet and his iconic Meditation from Thais. Remember to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Tha%C3%AFs_(Massenet%2C_Jules)

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Episode 98: Georges Bizet and Scherzo from the Roma Symphony

This week, we're talking about a marvelous melody-maker who deserves some more credit! It's Georges Bizet, and we'll look at at a lesser known work of his, the Roma Symphony. Remember to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Roma_(Bizet%2C_Georges)

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Episode 86: Maurice Ravel and the Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2

Bonjour! C'est la Chateaux du Cafe! This week we look at Frenchman Maurice Ravel and his whimsical and powerful impressionist masterpiece, Daphnis and Chloe!   

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Daphnis_et_Chlo%C3%A9_Suite_No.2_(Ravel%2C_Maurice)

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Episode 75: Erik Satie and the Fantasie Valse

Q: What has a one room apartment with umbrellas, newspapers, pianos, and castles? 

A: French composer, Erik Satie! Learn all about his eccentric life in this week's episode!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Fantaisie-valse_(Satie%2C_Erik)

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