A podcast devoted to exploring and explaining the Introduction to Part 1 of Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary score for the ballet "The Rite of Spring". Second in a series.

Understanding Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring": Introduction

Jul 26th, 2016 7m 2s

An Introduction to a series of podcasts devoted to accessibly explaining Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary music for the ballet "The Rite of Spring"

What's H.I.P.?

Jul 21st, 2016 23m 22s

What musicians call "H.I.P." - an acronym for "Historically Informed Performance" - is an aesthetic approach to interpreting classical music that over the past 40 years has profoundly affected the way the music is performed, programmed and reco

Beethoven: Survivor, Hero

Jul 21st, 2016 15m 11s

The figure of Beethoven still looms large, not only among musicians, but in the mind of the general public. This podcast explores why the composer remains such a compelling presence, nearly 200 years after his death.

Did Mozart Suffer from Tourette's Syndrome?

Jul 21st, 2016 10m 6s

Mozart's music is generally considered to be the ultimate exemplification of Classic poise, grace and restraint. Yet this sense of ease often escapes performers, who so frequently struggle when playing it that many consider it to be the "acid

What Makes a Musical Sound Sound Pleasant?

Jul 21st, 2016 10m 31s

Beyond the influences of culture and tradition, certain combinations of musical notes sound consonant and pleasing to our ears, while we process others as being expressive of discord and conflict. In this podcast, we explore the physics behind

What Makes Sibelius Sound Like Sibelius?

Jul 21st, 2016 13m 4s

The music of Sibelius evokes images of a vast, often forbidding Nordic landscape. The indigenous inspirations that characterize his style created art that played a major role in establishing Finland's national identity and made him a hero to hi

Bach's Reflex

Jul 21st, 2016 12m 44s

It's likely that Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the 10 Greatest Geniuses to grace the earth. His musical output represents a towering achievement of intellect, musical skill and psychological understanding. This podcast explores the ways Bach

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