The CoffeeHouse Classical

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 97: Tell Me About Conductors! feat. Jeremy Cuebas (Part 2)

Keep calm, and (Herbert von) Karajan! We're back with Part 2 of our chat about conductors, with friend of the CoffeeHouse, Jeremy Cuebas. Remember to check out Jeremy's podcast, Podium Time! Like and share with a friend!

Podium Time Podcast: https://podiumtimepod.wordpress.com/

Links discussed in this episode:

Kleiber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHmkl7GM_es

Berlioz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF8mds4VULE

Music:

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

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.107_(Mendelssohn%2C_Felix)

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Bonus: April Fools 2020

We all make mistakes, but usually they can be edited out! Here's a goof reel of what made us laugh from our recording sessions from the past year! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Scheherazade%2C_Op.35_(Rimsky-Korsakov%2C_Nikolay)

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Episode 96: Tell Me About Conductors! feat. Jeremy Cuebas (Part 1)

Not just anyone can stand in front of a crowd of people and wave their hands in the air! And we're not just taking about mimes. The skills of a music conductor are unique and are what hold most music together! We're joined by Jeremy Cuebas of the Podium Time Podcast to discuss the history and art of conducting. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Find Podium Time here: https://podiumtimepod.wordpress.com/

Music:

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Le_bourgeois_gentilhomme%2C_LWV_43_(Lully%2C_Jean-Baptiste)

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Episode 95: Manuel de Falla and Nights in the Gardens of Spain

We hope you've had a nice siesta, because now it's time to awaken and take a night tour of the Gardens of Spain! Join us and our musical guide de Falla this week on the CoffeeHouse! Like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Noches_en_los_Jardines_de_Espa%C3%B1a_(Falla,_Manuel_de)

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Episode 94: Mini Series- Musical Gadgets: The Terrific Tuner

Try to temper your excitement; this week we're talking all about tuners and tuning! Get on our wavelength! 

A Youtube video about the strobe tuner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aOUv46LfEM

Music:

https://archive.org/details/OrchestraTuning

https://imslp.org/wiki/Das_wohltemperierte_Klavier_I%2C_BWV_846-869_(Bach%2C_Johann_Sebastian)

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https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blear_Moon/Fallow/Blear_Moon_-_Fallow_-_10_Chod_1142

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Recordare_mei_(Gregorian_Chant)

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https://archive.org/details/SolfeggioFrequencies-PureSineWaves-HealingTones/417.wav

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Nabucco_(Verdi%2C_Giuseppe)

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Episode 93: Mini Series- Musical Gadgets: The History of the Humble Metronome

Welcome to a new mini-series that will introduce you, a music listener, to some tools musicians use behind the scenes! This week we'll be spending our time learning about the rudimentary clock known as the metronome. Be sure to share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Samson_et_Dalila%2C_Op.47_(Saint-Sa%C3%ABns%2C_Camille)

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https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625/Phase_2_1586

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Episode 92: Max Bruch and Selections from 8 Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano

Welcome to the Modern Era, where you can write music in whatever style you want! Bruch did just that- for his entire life! Be sure to share this episode with a friend!

Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/8_Pieces_for_Clarinet%2C_Viola_and_Piano%2C_Op.83_(Bruch%2C_Max)

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Episode 91: Friedrich Kuhlau and the Three Fantasies for Solo Flute

A belated welcome to the new year from the CoffeeHouse Classical! We're kicking off 2020 with a virtuosic solo for the flute written by a musical master who didn't even play the flute! Subscribe, and share with a friend!

Music

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/3_Fantaisies_for_Solo_Flute%2C_Op.38_(Kuhlau%2C_Friedrich)

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Episode 90: King Ludwig II of Bavaria: Patron of the Arts

Once upon a time there lived a king deep in the heart of the Bavarian forests. He loved music and stories and wanted to make a difference in world. Like so many who try to do the impossible, he was thought to be insane! Learn about King Ludwig II in this week's edition of the CoffeeHouse!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Der_fliegende_Holl%C3%A4nder%2C_WWV_63_(Wagner%2C_Richard)

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

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