The CoffeeHouse Classical

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/

Episode 118: Interview with Jâca, Part I

Meet the exciting clarinet and guitar duo, Jâca, on this week's episode! We'll talk about culture and how musicians are dealing with the pandemic. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

https://www.jacamusic.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvAz0UInEGan7qRf5oE2MA

Music:

Paco Cortes’ Sevillanas and Rodrigo y Gabriella’s Tamcun were arranged and performed by Jaca

Episode 117: What’s the Difference Between Operas and Musicals?

The title says it all about this age-old question, and this week we'll attempt to answer it once and for all! Be sure to like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Die_Walk%C3%BCre%2C_WWV_86B_(Wagner%2C_Richard)

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Episode 116:The Grand Holiday Song Quiz Spectacular!

In an effort to spread some holiday cheer, this week we bring you a holiday special that looks at some beloved carols of the season in a new light. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday time. And you can help spread the cheer by giving this episode a like, and sharing with your friends and family!

Music:

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http://imslp.org/wiki/The_Nutcracker_(suite),_Op.71a_(Tchaikovsky,_Pyotr)

Episode 115: Sergey Lyapunov and Chanteurs de Noël from Fêtes de Noël

It's getting to be the time of year where sparkling lights adorn green trees set against a background of snow. Join us for a cozy episode this week about Lypunov and his take on Russian Christmas music!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/F%C3%AAtes_de_No%C3%ABl%2C_Op.41_(Lyapunov%2C_Sergey)

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Episode 114: Henry Purcell and excerpts from Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary

This week we'll restore our minds with beautiful music of the English Restoration period, as composed by Henry Purcell. Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Music_for_the_Funeral_of_Queen_Mary%2C_Z.860_(Purcell%2C_Henry)

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Episode 113: Giovanni Bottesini and the Double Bass Concerto No. 2

Join us in this week's episode as we travel down to the darkest depths of the orchestra with a look at the bass and a virtuoso of the instrument, Bottesini! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Double_Bass_Concerto_No.2_in_B_minor_(Bottesini%2C_Giovanni)

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Episode 112: Pedagogical Methods and Their Creators, Part II

We'll learn you a thing or two (or three) about learning music! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_F_major%2C_RV_293_(Vivaldi%2C_Antonio)

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