I’m joined by fellow music educator and classmate Michael Trycieckyj. We talk about our shared interest in community music like church choirs and compare it a little to the ensembles in formal school settings. Michael recently defended his mast

Music and the Mind with Alex Gittelman

Jun 2nd, 2022 42m 45s

A conversation fellow music educator and classmate Alex Gittelman. We talk jazz, concert band, and orchestra via a specific interest common to both of us, the human brain and what happens inside when musicians perform and improvise.

Rimsky-Korsakov Symphony No. 2, "Antar"

Feb 2nd, 2021 33m 2s

We leave the real world behind for a short time and dive into mysticism and infatuation with all things exotic with one of the great Russian composers. The 1800s world felt smaller than it does today and so, at least to a Russian musician, tale

SEASON FINALE: Porgy and Bess-Operatic Convention and Racial Tension-Part 2

Dec 23rd, 2020 37m 33s

Porgy and Bess faces controversy each time it is performed. Black subject matter, created by the white composer George Gershwin, provides lush music rife with stereotypes. This is the second in a two-part series to help prove, or disprove, that

Porgy and Bess-Operatic Convention and Racial Tension-Part 1

Nov 24th, 2020 29m 29s

Porgy and Bess faces controversy each time it is performed. Black subject matter, created by the white composer George Gershwin, provides lush music rife with stereotypes. This is the first in a two-part series to help prove, or disprove, that

Florence Price--A Soundtrack for Election Day

Nov 3rd, 2020 28m 35s

Florence Price’s works have been recently rediscovered and reconstructed for modern performances throwing her efforts into the national conversation. Her efforts were groundbreaking after fighting initial adversity through the double-disadvanta

The Price Quartet with Julia, Nikki, and Sammy

Oct 20th, 2020 36m 48s

Julia, Nikki, and Sammy completely inspire as they passionately talk about their chamber music. These students met and rehearsed online during the summer of 2020 to play Florence Price's Five Folk Songs in Counterpoint. Their enthusiasm is infe

Amy Beach and Women's Fortnightly Music Clubs

Oct 7th, 2020 33m 27s

US Orchestras owe their success to Women's Clubs working behind the scenes. Amy Beach, the first American woman to publish a symphony took full advantage of established orchestras to create her Symphony No. 3, "Gaelic."

Mahler and a Music Career with Seth Hanes

Sep 16th, 2020 30m 7s

Seth Hanes, author of Amazon Best Seller Break Into the Scene and the blog Musican's Guide to Hustling, chats about Mahler Symphony No. 1 and what encouraged him to help musicians get gigs! Visit Seth at sethhanes.com.

Respighi's The Pines of Rome

Sep 1st, 2020 30m 40s

The Pines of Rome is just part of Respighi's sonic tribute to the Eternal City. The Orchestra is full and pushed to it's limits!

Handel's Messiah with Dr. Michael Accurso

Aug 19th, 2020 38m 52s

Welcome Brewing Classical's first guest, Dr. Michael Accurso, in a conversation about Handel's Messiah and how Mozart made it his own.

Beethoven Symphony No. 6

Aug 3rd, 2020 31m 30s

The first episode is here! Discover underlying meaning and musical gems in Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, nicknamed the "Pastoral." Click here to access a PDF of the musical score referenced in the episode.

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