The CoffeeHouse Classical

Episode 141: The Three Periods of Beethoven, Part III: The Late Period

It's that special time of year... when we wrap up this series on Beethoven! So gather your family and friends, and join us in this finale episode of Beethoven's life! 

For those looking for more details on Beethoven's illnesses, here is the link to the paper we referenced in the episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26508624/

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.31%2C_Op.110_(Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van)

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Episode 140: The Three Periods of Beethoven, Part II: The Middle Period

It's a very special episode as we're talking about Beethoven again! We're also looking at one his piano sonatas- the Waldstein- which is a favorite of both of us hosts. We hope you'll enjoy it too! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Episode 139: The Three Periods of Beethoven, Part I: The Early Period

We've talked about him before and we're talking about him again: it's Beethoven! In this three episode series we'll look in more detail at each of his distinct compositional eras. This week, it's the Early period. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music: 

https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No.4%2C_Op.18_No.4_(Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van)

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Episode 138: Mahler Hammer Time

It's an intermission of sorts, go ahead and stretch your legs! This week we have a jovial game, with just a little bit of history tossed in for good measure. Be sure to share with a friend! 

Music: 

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav)

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Episode 137: Hidden Haydn Part IV: Papa Haydn, the Father of the Symphony

It's the grand finale, and here at the CoffeeHouse, we're pleased to present one of Papa Haydn's wonderful symphonies! It's the "Mourning" symphony for some light Halloween vibes. Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music: 

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.44_in_E_minor%2C_Hob.I:44_(Haydn%2C_Joseph)

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Episode 136: Hidden Haydn, Part III: Keyboard Sonata in F major, Hob.XVI:23

We're back for more! Haydn is dishing it out again, this week with a lovely classic keyboard sonata! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Keyboard_Sonata_in_F_major%2C_Hob.XVI:23_(Haydn%2C_Joseph)

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Episode 135: Hidden Haydn Part II: The String Quartet in G major, Op. 54 no. 1

Welcome back to our Haydn series! This week we're beginning to delve into Haydn's signature joke style of writing. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_in_G_major%2C_Hob.III:58_(Haydn%2C_Joseph)

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Episode 134: Hidden Haydn, Part I: Biography

Somehow, after all these years, Haydn has been overlooked by us. Well, Haydn is no longer hidden from our minds, and to correct this shameful misstep, we're kicking off a multi-part mini series on Haydn. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! (corrected file)

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_in_G_major%2C_Hob.III:58_(Haydn%2C_Joseph)

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Episode 133: The Time Bach Went to Jail, and the E minor Prelude and Fugue

The great composers weren't all goody-goody like you may think they were! This week we'll tell the story of Bach's imprisonment and what he did to deserve such punishment. Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

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

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Episode 132: Ferruccio Busoni and the All' Italia!, in modo napolitano from Elegien

*Corrected Link!*

What ever ARE key signatures? Busoni didn't care- find out why in this week's episode. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Elegien%2C_BV_249_(Busoni%2C_Ferruccio)

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