The CoffeeHouse Classical

Episode 128: Brahms, Muhlfeld, and the Clarinet Trio

What instrument could pull someone out of retirement? The clarinet, of course! Learn how Brahms was inspired in his twilight years by this most lovely of instruments in this week's episode! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Clarinet_Trio%2C_Op.114_(Brahms%2C_Johannes)

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Episode 127: Johannes Brahms and Hungarian Dance No. 5

Is it a folk song or an artfully created original work? Or both? Find out the secret to Brahms's beloved Hungarian Dance No. 5 in this week's episode! But sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/21_Hungarian_Dances_(Orchestra)%2C_WoO_1_(Brahms%2C_Johannes)

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Episode 126: Re-Release of Brahms and Symphony #3, Mvt I

Here's a classic CoffeeHouse back from 2016! Refresh your knowledge about Brahms before our new episode in 2 weeks when we'll take a dive into another one of Brahm's fabulous works! Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:
http://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution_3.0 http://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution_Non-commercial_Share_Alike_3.0 http://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution_Non-commercial_No_Derivatives_3.0 http://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs_4.0
http://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.3,_Op.90_(Brahms,_Johannes)
http://imslp.org/wiki/21_Hungarian_Dances_(Piano),_WoO_1_(Brahms,_Johannes)
http://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1%2C_Op.68_(Brahms%2C_Johannes)
http://imslp.org/wiki/Clarinet_Sonata_No.1%2C_Op.120_No.1_(Brahms%2C_Johannes)

Episode 125: It’s Great to Be Back in the Army (Band) feat. Staff Sgt. Emily Kerski

We are so pleased to have a returning guest this week: friend of the show, Emily Kerski! She'll be telling us all about her new adventures in the Army Band! Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Find more about Pershing's Own here: https://www.usarmyband.com/

Music:

https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

Episode 124: Revisiting Mozart with the Overture to La Clemenza di Tito

It's been a while since we've checked in on Mozart- let's see what he's been up to! We're investigating a lesser known work completed late in his life- the overture to the opera La Clemenza di Tito. Be sure to like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/La_Clemenza_di_Tito%2C_K.621_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus)

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Episode 123: Aleksander Scriabin and the Piano Sonata No. 4

Does music help you escape into another world? May be transcend this plane of existence? Scriabin certainly viewed it like that! Learn more in our episode this week, and be sure to share with a friend!

"Prometheus" on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3B7uQ5K0IU

Music: 

https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.4%2C_Op.30_(Scriabin%2C_Aleksandr)

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Episode 122: Asa and Allison's Merry Pranks- a Goof Reel for April Fools

We've been collecting our outtakes from the past year and have collected the best into a lighthearted episode in honor of April Fool's day. We hope you can laugh along with us (or at us!) Be sure to share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav)

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Episode 121: A Critique of Critics

So it's not really a critique of them, we're just going to learn about the history of music critics and enjoy some eloquent take downs of our favorite pieces! Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1%2C_Op.38_(Schumann%2C_Robert)

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Episode 120: Felix Mendelssohn and the Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. III

We're visiting an old friend of the show- Felix Mendelssohn! Join us for a dive into his Piano Concerto No. 2! Be sure to like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No.2%2C_Op.40_(Mendelssohn%2C_Felix)

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Episode 119: Interview with Jâca, Part II

Welcome back to our second episode featuring the wonderful duo Jâca! This week we're delving into the music making side of things with their fresh perspectives on playing in modern chamber groups. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

www.jacamusic.com/