The CoffeeHouse Classical

Episode 15: The Brilliant Life of Mily Balakirev

We're traveling to the Mother Land of Russia this week to explore the massive influence of a little-known composer. Get ready to feel the power of the mighty Russian musical sound-scape!

Music: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
http://imslp.org/wiki/Tarantella_(Balakirev%2C_Mily)
http://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No.5,_Op.73_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van)
http://imslp.org/wiki/Mazurka_No.1_(Balakirev%2C_Mily)

Episode 14: Debussy and Premier Rhapsody

Join us as we journey once again to France! Debussy is one of the more well known composers, and his Premier Rhapsody is a real delight! 

Music: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode
https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
https://musopen.org/music/451/claude-debussy/la-mer/
http://imslp.org/wiki/Premi%C3%A8re_rhapsodie_(Debussy,_Claude)
https://musopen.org/music/14381-la-mer/
http://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy,_Claude)

Episode 11: Strauss Jr. and the Voices of Spring Waltz

Even as the temperatures dip and snow covers the ground, this episode is full of the happiness of springtime in musical form!

Music: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode
https://musopen.org/music/9862-the-blue-danube-op-314/
https://musopen.org/music/9895-fruhlingsstimmen-op-410/
https://musopen.org/music/9896-tales-from-the-vienna-woods-op-325/
https://musopen.org/music/9991-viennese-spirit-op-354/

Thanksgiving Special: Interview with Dr. Wesley Ferreira

While you’re resting after feasting, take a listen to a re-released interview with Dr. Wesley Ferreira of Colorado State University. This interview was conducted a year ago, as a broadcast from the 90.5 KCSU FM radio studios, Fort Collins, CO.

Episode 9: The Life and Times of Percy Grainger

Learn about the charming music of Austrailian composer Percy Grainger! 

Music: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
http://imslp.org/wiki/Molly_on_the_Shore_(Grainger%2C_Percy)
http://imslp.org/wiki/Marching_Song_of_Democracy_(Grainger%2C_Percy)
http://imslp.org/wiki/Children's_March_(Grainger%2C_Percy)

Episode 7: Brahms and Symphony #3, Mvt I

Why did it take Brahms so long to write his four symphonies, and why are they so fantastic? Find out in this episode!

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 6: Dvorak and String Quartet No. 12 "American", mvt. 4

Delve into the polyglot world Dvorak created in his music with his exciting "American" quartet!

Music: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode
http://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No.12%2C_Op.96_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k%2C_Anton%C3%ADn)
https://musopen.org/music/4571-slavonic-dances-op-46/
http://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.9,_Op.95_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k,_Anton%C3%ADn)