The CoffeeHouse Classical

Episode 225: Premiere Scandals at the Prix de Rome

It was the most prestigious competition of all, yet shrouded in controversy; that's right, we're talking about the Prix de Rome. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/La_valse%2C_M.72_(Ravel%2C_Maurice)

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Episode 224: The History of the Paris Conservatory

You've heard us speak many times about the great establishment of the Paris Conservatory, so this week we're going to learn all about it's history. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

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

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Episode 223: Modern Music of the 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair

It's fair to say some wonderful musical moments have come out of the Worlds Fairs. We're honing in on the Expo 58 this week to look at a very interesting modern piece, so join us at the Fair!

Music:

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

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Episode 222: Carlo Gesualdo, the Murderous Motet Musician

Join us to look into one of the more diabolical musicians we've brought to the show, and stick around look hear some of his truly glorious music with the piece Tristis est anima mea from the Responsories for Holy Week.

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Tristis_est_anima_mea_(Gesualdo%2C_Carlo)

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Episode 221: Nadia Boulanger, Teacher Extraordinaire

This week we're looking at the teacher who shaped modern American music. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert)

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Episode 220: Aaron Copland, the Dean of American Music

Copland has so cemented himself as an American music figure that he was commonly referred to as "the Dean of American Music"- find out more in this weeks episode, and be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert)

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Episode 219: Ravel and Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19

It's time to bring Ravel back into our lives, along with a fictional dead princess. Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane_pour_une_infante_d%C3%A9funte%2C_M.19_(Ravel%2C_Maurice)

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Episode 218: Touring Sensation: The Sousa Band!

Step right up for the great history of The Sousa Band! Be sure to like, and share with a friend. 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Stars_and_Stripes_Forever_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

https://imslp.org/wiki/Hands_Across_the_Sea_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Honored_Dead_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

Episode 217: The CoffeeHouse's Blooper La Follia

Happy (late) April Fools! We're honoring our tradition of letting you hear some of our shenanigans that take place behind the scenes. We hope you laugh along with us, and please share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Trio_Sonata_in_D_minor,_RV_63_(Vivaldi,_Antonio)

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Episode 216: Franz Liszt and the Rhapsodie Espagnole

Our March madness is coming to an end with our final La Folia variation, but there's a secret OTHER variation as well! Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Rhapsodie_espagnole,_S.254_(Liszt,_Franz)

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