The CoffeeHouse Classical

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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Episode 89: Nadezhda von Meck, Tchaikovsky's Patron and Friend

Dear Listeners, 

We bring you today a tale of pen-pals. But it was so much more than that! Listen to learn about money, friendship, and music.

Yours Truly, The CoffeeHouse

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No.1%2C_Op.11_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Seasons%2C_Op.37a_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr)

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Episode 88: Ferdinando di Medici, Patron of the Arts

Today's episode is sponsored by "history", the world's number one creator of events, peoples, places, and things. We thank "history" for bringing us today's story about Ferdinando di Medici and his love of the arts.

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Exultate_Deo_(Scarlatti%2C_Alessandro)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Il_Pompeo_(Scarlatti%2C_Alessandro)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Rinaldo%2C_HWV_7b_(Handel%2C_George_Frideric)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Agrippina%2C_HWV_6_(Handel%2C_George_Frideric)

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Episode 87: Ferruccio Busoni and Fantasia Nach J.S. Bach

We're just in love the Baroque era, there's something so Romantic about it! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasia_nach_J.S._Bach%2C_BV_253_(Busoni%2C_Ferruccio) 

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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 85: Franz Schubert and the Impromptu in Gb Major

"I like playing in F major, but I like singing in F#!" ~Tim Minchin

Appropriate this week as our piece is in Gb! Schubert's lovely, if challenging, music had a lasting impact! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/4_Impromptus,_D.899_(Schubert,_Franz)

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