Piano Rhapsody: Recent Episodes
Piano Rhapsody
Welcome to the Piano Rhapsody podcast, an amateur's guide to classical piano. This is your entry level guide to sounding intelligent about classical music at a cocktail party.
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.”
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What was life like for a 19th century female composer? Today, we celebrate a woman who was forced to watch her brother shine from the sidelines for a majority of her career, and what she did to make a name for herself.
We discuss Christmas trees, Roman goddesses, and singing queens.
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One of the pieces Fanny published under her own name during her lifetime.
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What's it like being the son of the most influential composer of all time? See how Carl Philip Emanuel Bach managed to secure his own legacy in the shadow of his father.
We discuss wasted college degrees, overenthusiastic monarchs, and Breaking Bad.
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One of the bricks on the road from Baroque to Classical music.
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CPE Bach's most famous work.
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Not all of Grieg's works were inspired by the Norwegian countryside. Today we talk about the evening of Grieg's life and one of his works inspired by an Italian night.
We discuss May-December relationships, quid pro quo relationships, and nightingales.
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The song of a nightingale on an Italian evening.
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We continue our exploration of Grieg's Lyric Pieces with a duo of nature inspired works.
We discuss kissing cousins, seagulls, and hiking.
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Sonic mimicry of bird calls.
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A hike through the Norwegian countryside.
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In a return to form, we reintroduce Grieg to the podcast and discuss the beginnings of how he became an important cultural touchstone for Norway.We discuss Shakespeare, hockey, and nepo babies. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
The tale of a mischievous imp from folklore.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
As a bonus episode, I had the chance to sit down and talk with English composer Charlotte Botterill about her pandemic era work "Isolation." We discuss her inspiration, her methods, and two pieces from the anthology work.Charlotte's Website: https://www.charlottebotterill.com/Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charbotterill/?hl=enCharlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharBotterill.Composer/Charlotte's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charbotterill?lang=enPurchase the sheet music for Isolation here: https://payhip.com/CharlotteBotterillTwitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Hope is a delicate thing, indeed.Charlotte's Website: https://www.charlottebotterill.com/Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charbotterill/?hl=enCharlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharBotterill.Composer/Charlotte's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charbotterill?lang=enPurchase the sheet music for Isolation here: https://payhip.com/CharlotteBotterill
1960's California Dreamin'.Charlotte's Website: https://www.charlottebotterill.com/Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charbotterill/?hl=enCharlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharBotterill.Composer/Charlotte's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charbotterill?lang=enPurchase the sheet music for Isolation here: https://payhip.com/CharlotteBotterill
We're continuing our interview series with works by contemporary composers during the time of the pandemic. Today's guest is lauded English composer Frederick Viner. Listen to my interview with Fred featuring his work "Chase."Fred's website: https://frederickviner.com/Fred's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrederickVinerBuy the sheets for Chase: https://www.musicroom.com/frederick-viner-chase-ykm570369751 {physical copy)https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/499986/Product.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2cwuiquTOy66wWTN8OROFs5CXvh9-Ct17fE8yifdgZtZCwkxVAFUnuoVg (digital copy)Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A catchy piece of pandemic escapism.Fred's website: https://frederickviner.com/Fred's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrederickVinerBuy the sheets for Chase: https://www.musicroom.com/frederick-viner-chase-ykm570369751 {physical copy)https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/499986/Product.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2cwuiquTOy66wWTN8OROFs5CXvh9-Ct17fE8yifdgZtZCwkxVAFUnuoVg (digital copy)Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Too many cups of coffee translated into music.Greg's website: https://www.gregharradine.com/Greg's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregHarradineComposerGreg's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gregharradineBuy the sheets for Monomania: https://payhip.com/b/Hb8KXCaledonian Portraits Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBU5TdzJDN8Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Excited to release this special series of episodes where I talk with contemporary composers about their experiences with writing music during the pandemic. Today's guest is composer Greg Harradine. Listen to my interview with Greg featuring his work "Monomania, or, an Over-Caffeinated Study in Obsession."Greg's website: https://www.gregharradine.com/Greg's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregHarradineComposerGreg's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gregharradineBuy the sheets for Monomania: https://payhip.com/b/Hb8KXCaledonian Portraits Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBU5TdzJDN8Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
This is a big one. Today we tackle one of the most beloved musical works of all time. We discuss misbehaved women, Ocean’s Eleven, and hot dogs. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
One of the most beautiful and most famous pieces in the classical music canon.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
We dive into a work that may seem morbid upon first glance, but ends up more dreamy than gothic.We discuss killer carnival rides, expulsion, and feisty old women.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
An ode to the dance of a dead princess. Not as morbid as it sounds.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
French music is renown for being dreamy, but this is a song about the state of waking up after a dream.We discuss the Tour de France, hunchbacks, and erotic dreams.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
The bitter truth of life after a dream.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Take an Ambien and join me for a trip through the Parisian dreamscape of Impressionism. This week features two of Debussy's most well known works.We discuss blonde girls, Radiohead, and a very public affair.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A Debussy favorite to everyone but the man himself.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A theme built on the pentatonic scale. One of Debussy's most recorded and well-known works.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
This week we hear the chilling campfire tale of Haydn's missing skull.We discuss phrenology, gravedigging, and the creation of light.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
The finale of the sonata marked "presto."Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
This week we listen to the softer side of Haydn and hear his life story of rags to riches.We discuss puberty, censorship, and a life changing haircut.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A piece that clearly laid the groundwork for Chopin's career.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
2023 is here and we're going to introduce the second of the three Classical era titans to the podcast.We discuss Patreon, Beethoven's ego, and scaring audiences.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A light, lively movement in sonata form.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
We conclude our series with a pair of quick moving folk dances and a discussion of Bartok's final years.We discuss Niagra Falls, unpredictable children, and morbid transitions.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A bouncy children's dance.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
The grand finale: two dances for the price of one!Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
This week, we check out the more expressive, tender moments in Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances.We discuss the Macarena, snake charming, and Indiana Jones.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A dark flute dance with middle eastern influence.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
An expressive violin melody from the mountains of Romania.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
We celebrate the podcast's 21st series with a group of dances by Hungarian composer Bela Bartok.We discuss Transylvania, phonographs, and horse heads.Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Strap on your dancing shoes and grab whatever's handy--a stick, a sword, a horse's head, etc.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
A brief dance set in D Dorian.Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.comFind PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
How does autumn intersect with the face of the ragtime movement? Well....
We discuss musical cocktails, ice cream, and the Titanic.
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The rag that launched a movement and crowned Scott Joplin as the "King of Ragtime."
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The autumn soundscape is all about falling leaves and gentle gusts of wind. This piece was a precursor to the Impressionist movement that was on the verge of exploding into popularity.
We discuss three-handed pianists, marching bands, and how to influence Parisians.
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An autumn soundscape of falling leaves and chilly winds, this piece was a precursor to the Parisian Impressionist movement.
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Move over Hot Girl Summer, because it's time for Sad Boy Autumn. We celebrate the turn of the season with Tchaikovsky's bleak October.
We discuss pumpkin spice, Twinkies, and nerds.
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"Autumn our poor garden is all falling down, the yellowed leaves are flying in the wind." -Aleksey Tolstoy
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We close out Burgmüller's run on this podcast with the final three etudes of Opus 109.
We discuss Napoleon, icing cakes, and showponies.
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Etude in octaves and synchronicity.
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Etude in conquering Europe at a brisk pace.
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Etude in dizzying passagework.
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We welcome October with a trio of Burgmüller etudes that elicit fear.
We discuss the $20k Pyramid, nightmares, and waltzing ghosts.
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Etude in octave playing.
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Etude in balance and passagework.
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Etude in developing a light touch.
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Today we take a look at a trio of Burgmuller etudes that tell the story of a typical day.
We discuss goblins, bumblebees, and Peter Gabriel.
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Etude in multioctave leaps.
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Etude in passagework.
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Etude in ornamented melodies.
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Our buddy Burgmüller returns to the podcast with his bigger and better collection of etudes.
We discuss ladders, ping pong, and prehistoric music.
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Etude in right hand scale playing.
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Etude in drawing out a melody from excess.
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Etude in left and right hand synchronicity.
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Music to a late-night Venetian canal trip.
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Because one barcarolle wasn't enough...
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We close out our series on Mendelssohn with the origin story of the barcarolle and two fine examples of the genre.
We discuss Uber, opera, and late-night gondola rides.
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Today, we explore one of the more robust songs and take a major tangent involving wedding history.
We discuss The Beatles, exploding birds, and multiple climaxing.
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Andante espressivo in Eb Major.
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We continue our exploration of the songs without words with a two-for-one episode.
We discuss Grimm fairy tales, poor segues, and triumphant war cries.
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Andante Espressivo in A Minor. The Big Bad Wolf of the SWW.
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Adagio in D Major.
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We jump ahead to the Romantic period to welcome another new composer to the podcast, Mr. Felix Mendelssohn, and his greatest contribution to the piano, his Songs Without Words.
We discuss The Rolling Stones, Stephen Colbert, and sibling ghostwriting.
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The last thing Stephen Colbert wants to hear before he dies.
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In a more somber than usual episode, we conclude our visit with Mozart and explore one of his most well-recognized works.
We discuss what war isn’t good for, begging your friends for money, and coming to terms with death.
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A rondo with unusual form: ABCBAB.
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We've made it to the energetic finale of Mozart's most well-known piano sonata.
We discuss Mozart's ideal woman, lavish expenses, and spill some Viennese tea.
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The third finale movement of Mozart's 16th piano sonata. C Major, the key of children playing tag.
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While it may not be the hit single off of Mozart's famous Sonata in C Major, this is still a worthy track to learn and holds the emotional centerpiece for the work.
We discuss workplace toxicity, pop music, and kicking arse.
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The second movement of the Facile Sonata in Rondo form of ABACA.
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This is a standard for many intermediate piano students and one of the most recognized pieces of piano literature. Today we take a look at the sonata form of movement #1.
We discuss brides, Bugs Bunny, and being frightened of children.
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One of the most famous melodies in the world of classical music from Mozart's "Facile Sonata."
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We close out the series on color and music with the most mysterious and least discussed color of all: indigo.
We discuss Ringo, Wayne's World, and third eyes.
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Deep, intuitive, spiritual.
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Come discuss the serenity of the color green with my green in the face COVID inflicted self.
We discuss the Mona Lisa, M&Ms, and beer.
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Balanced, compassionate, soothing, relaxed.
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Today we explore the fiery passion of the most eye-catching color in the spectrum: RED.
We discuss communism, Superman, and the antichrist.
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Energetic, powerful, assertive, passionate.
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Today we begin to explore the intersection between color and sound with a dive into the vast ocean of all things blue.
We discuss synesthesia, phlegm, and Cookie Monster. (And I fail Roy G Biv. Sorry, Green)
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Peaceful, calming, serene, introspective.
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We close out the series on Chopin preludes with a nostalgic pair reflecting the theme of homesickness.
We discuss the cello, sad cakes, and perfume.
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Chopin's Mood: Wistful and homesick.
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Chopin's Mood: Delicate.
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Today's pair of preludes, including the famous Raindrop, both share a weather related theme.
We discuss Christopher Robin, dark souls, and Florida.
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Chopin's Mood: Erratic and agitated.
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Chopin's Mood: Beautiful despair.
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It's an episode of solemn contemplation featuring both of Chopin's hymnic preludes.
We discuss cymbals, Mufasa, and getting over your ex.
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Chopin's Mood: Grandiose pride.
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Chopin's Mood: Lamenting a lost love.
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Piano Rhapsody is back with Season 2! We're honoring the old and the new with a deeper dive into the many moods and preludes of Chopin.
We discuss butterflies, the zodiac, and Prince Charming.
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Chopin's Mood: Butterflies in your stomach.
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Chopin's Mood: Crying in a lonely monastery.
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As Season 1 of the podcast comes to an end, we discuss the plans for the future of Piano Rhapsody. Piano Rhapsody will return with a new season on 5/3/22!
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The most covered Christmas song of all time.
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What do prostitutes, Henry VIII, and baby Jesus have in common?
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This week we listen to two of the jazzed up Christmas classics from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
We discuss prostitutes, Henry VIII, and Christmas in July.
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'Tis the season to explore one of the most famous Christmas albums of all-time, the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas.
We discuss the dejazzification, the Sound of Music, and lightning in a bottle.
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A brisk jazz waltz filled with major and minor thirds.
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A dark, dramatic, full-bodied chord exercise.
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Flash flood warning!
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Our final etude pairing--I saved the best for last.
We discuss vampires, flash floods, and bells.
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An exercise in staccato playing and creepy childhood imagery.
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A festive, challenging sleigh ride. Do not play backwards.
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Both etudes this week are evocative of imagery--one a festive winter scene and one from childhood.
We discuss sledding, Pinocchio, and Dracula.
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An ode to a forgotten instrument by a (mostly) forgotten composer.
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Watch out for elf circles...
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We return to the land of the supernatural and remember a composer and instrument forgotten to history.
We discuss Santa, Jesus, and public urination.
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An etude for right handed precision and dexterity.
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An etude carried by the left handed melody and elements of chromaticism.
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As the first year of the podcast winds down, let's reflect on what we've learned with a series on etudes.
We discuss tennis, Ren & Stimpy, and backhanded compliments.
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The conclusion of Volume 1 includes a hand-swapping melody and a patriotic fanfare.
We discuss bon bons, singing soldiers, and cadences.
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A fine example of strong vs weak cadences.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/741-lyric-pieces-book-1-op-12/
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A hand-swapping, major-minor bending melody.
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Another melody from the hills of rural Norway.
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A classic example of Grieg's lasting legacy: incorporating Norwegian folk music into the Classical realm.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/741-lyric-pieces-book-1-op-12/
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Today is a cultural dive into Norwegian folk music and its lasting impact on Edvard Grieg.
We discuss geography, Wooly Bully, and Thor.
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A dance of woodland creatures with contrasting staccato/legato articulation.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/741-lyric-pieces-book-1-op-12/
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A patrolling watchman encounters spirits in the night.
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Continuing on our exploration of Volume 1, we encounter two pieces with supernatural elements just in time for Halloween.
We discuss Macbeth, Sleeping Beauty, and Keebler elves.
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Listen for the three parts: soprano (melody), bass, and middle arpeggios.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/741-lyric-pieces-book-1-op-12/
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A waltzing alternation of parallel A major and A minor.
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Returning to more typical fare for the podcast, we begin our exploration of Volume 1 of Grieg's set of lyric pieces.
We discuss deja vu, Christmas presents, and late night informercials.
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An ode to Tifa Lockhart: gentle warrior by day, loyal bartender by night.
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Video game music has come a long way since Super Mario Bros. This is one of the finest examples from a game series that is known as the gold standard for the genre.
We discuss Yanni, cocaine, and flying teddy bears.
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A theme that balances the darkness and beauty of Twin Peaks.
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The theme song to the cult classic 90's TV show Twin Peaks.
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"The most influential soundtrack in TV history." -Rolling Stone
We discuss cherry pie, Game of Thrones, and a place where everybody knows your name.
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Music for a childhood memory.
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A dichotomy of life itself: major joy vs minor sorrow.
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We continue our foray into film music with a couple selections from one of my all-time favorites, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
We discuss Chinese proverbs, ice cream trucks, and joie de vivre.
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Can operating systems experience love?
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One of the ways we encounter classical music these days is through film. Today we talk a bit about the history of film music and explore a piece from the score of Spike Jonze's 2013 film "Her."
We discuss Psycho, artificial intelligence, and dark matter.
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A highlight from Philip Glass' film score for The Hours, one of his most celebrated and renown works.
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Here we are, the finale of our spotlight tour. We end this grand journey with one of Glass' finest compositions for film.
We discuss clocks, Virginia Woolf, and fake noses.
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With rhythms of 2's, 3's, and 5's, this is an etude that is clearly written by a math major.
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We shine our spotlight on Philip Glass' life and examine one of his twenty etudes for solo piano.
We discuss math, primitive Spotify, and French films.
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The movement that gives The Metamorphosis life and its climax.
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The seed to The Metamorphosis. It's very Kafkaesque.
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We've arrived at the final destination of our musical spotlight tour: modern day. This week, we explore two movements from Philip Glass' work The Metamorphosis.
We discuss Don Draper, Victorian fashion, and cockroaches.
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One of the greatest love songs from American theater.
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Let's take another page from The Great American Songbook and dive into one of the greatest love songs from American theater.
We discuss Oh, Kay! vs OK, rag dolls, and appendicitis.
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Not exactly a modern feminist anthem, but a bluesy torch song from the Roaring 20s.
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Next stop: America in the 1920s. The Jazz Age is in full swing and Gershwin is writing banger after banger.
We discuss Baby Shark, Cinderella, and torches.
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A popular erotic waltz from 1902 sharing a similar form to modern pop music.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/8014-je-te-veux/
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What better way to close out our visit to the Postromantic period than with a waltz by Satie and a discussion on his romantic history?
We discuss Johnny Depp, carousels, and erotic lyrics.
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An atmospheric conversation between three parts.
Sheets (p. 1-4): https://musopen.org/music/8008-trois-gnossiennes/
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Just how eccentric was Erik Satie? Let's talk about it and explore one of his Gnossienne.
We discuss religious cults, corduroy suits, and cotton salads.
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Like floating on a cloud...
Sheets (p. 1-4): https://musopen.org/music/8010-3-gymnopedies/
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We move on to a new musical era spotlighting an eccentric composer who was ahead of his time, Erik Satie, and his most famous work, Gymnopedie #1.
We discuss non-wicked stepmothers, naked Spartans, and Janet Jackson.
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Scenes of a breakup between Chopin and Maria Wodzinska.
Sheets (p. 1-4): https://musopen.org/music/4415-waltzes-op-69/
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We round out a series chock-full of melancholic music with the most melancholic piece yet: a nostalgic waltz by Chopin.
We discuss Romeo and Juliet, the Footloose prequel, and Haagen-Dazs.
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One of Chopin's final works.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/105-mazurkas-op-67/
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One of Chopin's first mazurkas: a mazurka about a mazurka. ...mazurka.
Sheets (p. 3-4): https://musopen.org/music/107-mazurkas-op-7/
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It's two-for-one week as we tackle two mazurkas in a single episode! One of these mazurkas is one of the final pieces Chopin ever wrote.
We discuss cocktails, an assassination attempt, and massive amounts of nostalgia.
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"At the cemetery." -Chopin
Sheets (p. 6-8): https://musopen.org/music/4433-nocturnes-op-15/
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We take a turn for the darker side of Chopin today with an exploration of the musical form inspired by nighttime, the nocturne.
We discuss cemeteries, psychics, and Chopin’s preserved heart.
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Chopin's first published work: a traditional Polish dance.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/4399-polonaise-in-g-minor-b-1/
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We are shifting the spotlight with a new series on the Romantic era and the musical prodigy Frederic Chopin. Today we'll focus on a traditional Polish dance, the polonaise.
We discuss Polish prom, killer worms, and playing the piano with one's foot.
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ABACA or ABABA? That is the question.
Sheets(p. 4-8): https://musopen.org/music/2549-piano-sonata-no-19-in-g-minor-op-49-no-1/
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The conclusion of our discussion on Beethoven's Opus 49 is a dance in rondo form.
We discuss barnacles, tiramisu, and Beethoven's dark side.
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Beam me up, Scotty! The first piece on this podcast showcasing a Picardy third.
Sheets(p. 1-3): https://musopen.org/music/2549-piano-sonata-no-19-in-g-minor-op-49-no-1/
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One sonata down, one to go. This episode focuses on the first sonata form movement of Sonata #19.
We discuss Goldilocks, Star Trek, and hear a story of one of Beethoven's temper tantrums.
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Movement 2 of Sonata 20 is an example of a minuet in the rondo form of ABACA, a musical club sandwich.
Sheets(p. 5-7): https://musopen.org/music/45-piano-sonata-no-20-in-g-major-op-49-no-2/
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Today, we delve into the 2nd and final movement of Beethoven's Sonata #20, completing the first of many piano sonatas on the podcast.
We discuss minuets, Beethoven's meddlesome little brother, and club sandwiches.
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Movement 1 of Sonata 20 in sonata-allegro form. A great example of the Classical era.
Sheets(p. 1-4): https://musopen.org/music/45-piano-sonata-no-20-in-g-major-op-49-no-2/
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This episode marks the start of a sojourn to the Classical Period where we will discuss Beethoven's Opus 49, a pair of the easiest sonatas in Beethoven's oeuvre.
We discuss the sonata form, Lord of the Rings, and my poor memory.
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An ominous invention to close up the set.
Sheets(p. 32-33): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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An invention with a robust subject.
Sheets(p. 30-31): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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This episode is the conclusion of our spotlight on the Baroque period and highlights the final two inventions in Bach's set.
We discuss burglary, Inception, and the marriage of Bach and jazz.
Inventions/Reinventions: https://t.co/sVMxyJNYzO
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My personal favorite of the bunch.
Sheets(p. 28-29): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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A homebuddy invention in triplet style.
Sheets(p. 22-23): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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Another week, another pair of inventions.
We discuss the first day of kindergarten, my favorite invention, and a new podcast announcement.
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See if you can make out the pieces of Bach's invention form.
Sheets(p. 20-21): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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One invention. Four canons. Two parts each.
Sheets(p. 18-19): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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Crossing the halfway point, it's time we discuss the bones of an invention. Also, we take a look at a unique invention based on a canon.
We discuss Row Row Row Your Boat, Peter Pan, and the form of an invention.
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Two subjects woven together at once.
Sheets(p. 14-15): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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A chase between the hands. Or a squirrel fight?
Sheets(p. 10-11): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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We continue our discussion of Bach's fifteen inventions, exploring one of my favorite inventions and a more complicated one with two concurrent subjects.
We discuss squirrels, Nintendo, and my lack of a New York Times interview.
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A conversation, a dance, an argument, or something else? You decide.
Sheets(p. 8-9): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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The opener and most well-known Bach Invention. A conversation between the hands.
Sheets (p. 4-5): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/
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It's the dawn of a new series where we shine a light on the king of the Baroque period, Johann Sebastian Bach and his collection of fifteen inventions.
We discuss Ferraris, Tetris, and the use of the word "mere."
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Even if nobody can agree on the title, this is the undisputed finale!
Sheets(p. 34-35): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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A left handed workout. Lots of giant leaps.
Sheets(p. 32-33): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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An etude that could be heard while rowing along the canals in Venice.
Sheets(p. 28-29): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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We say a temporary farewell to Burgmuller this week with the conclusion of our discussion on Opus 100.
We discuss singing gondoliers, swallowing gum, and the difficulties of translating French titles.
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An ethereal choir of angels with some Goldilocks pedal use.
Sheet(p. 26-27): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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Dance all that spider venom out.
Sheet(p. 24-25): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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An anxiety attack of relentless sixteenth notes.
Sheet(p. 22): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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We're rounding out the back half now with, yet again, another trio of Burgmüller etudes.
We discuss a basic rundown of rhythm, tarantulas, and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo .
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My interpretation of getting eaten by Dracula.
Sheets(p. 18-19): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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Hold me closer, tiny waltzer. The risque dance in 3/4 time.
Sheet(p. 17): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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A sonic portrait of a bird with a twitchy tail.
Sheet(p. 13): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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We've arrived at the middle of the pack: a bird, a waltz, and a ballade.
We discuss the recent rise in popularity of Classical music, Footloose, and twerking in the 18th century.
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Disney's Fox and the Hound: Unrated.
Sheets(p. 10-11): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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Count the turns. I think there are 50?
Sheet(p. 9): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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My personal favorite of Opus 100. A calming, meditative etude.
Sheet(p. 8): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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Another trio of etudes coming right up!
We discuss my favorite etude of the set, baroque ornaments, and The Fox and the Hound.
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A little party with major and minor thirds.
Sheet(p.5): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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One of the popular standouts set in the key of A Minor.
Sheet(p. 3): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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Feels like home in C Major.
Sheet(p. 2): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/
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Back to the drawing board. We mark the start of a new series with a collection of early intermediate etudes and exploration of basic music theory concepts.
We discuss how to make major scales, misconceptions of Arabic music, and a party of thirds.
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Let's blast off to space and enjoy the freedom from time and rhythm.
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The train stops here. We've arrived at the present.
We discuss the biggest premiere debacle in history, the end of time and space, and Crayola crayons.
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Keep the three jazz components that we talked about in mind: the blues scale, syncopation, and swing.
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Out of all the gin joints in all the world, you walk into this podcast episode? It's time for the Jazz Age.
We discuss Rhapsody in Blue, New Orleans, and syncopation.
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In 1915, this served as a small light to the war-torn French people. Happy Birthday, Emma Debussy.
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Welcome to the modern era! We have arrived at the 20th century. This week, we'll take a deeper look into the Impressionist movement led by Debussy and Ravel.
We discuss World War I, the plural of "pegasus", and I butcher French phrases.
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Romantic touchstones: rubato, dynamic contrast, and an expanded tonal palette.
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Next stop: Romantic period (1825-1900).
We discuss nationalism, learn how to steal time, and reflect on how much we have already learned.
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A fine, yet brief example of the sonata form: exposition of two subjects, development, and recapitulation.
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Next stop: Classical period (1750-1825).
We discuss the evolution of the piano, the sonata form, and musical orgies.
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Put on your dancin' shoes and give this Baroque banger a spin!
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We begin our trek through music history with an exploration of the Baroque period (1600-1750).
We discuss harpsichords, rhythmic meters, and I will annoy you with a metronome.
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This dreamy prelude sends off our prelude series in style.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/4714-prelude/
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We mark the end of the prelude series with a sightreading test by Ravel.
We discuss Prelude honorable mentions, Debussy vs. Ravel, and somehow Taylor Swift makes her way into an episode (again).
Ondine: https://youtu.be/T_-1qMPDf-A
Une Barque sur l’Ocean: https://youtu.be/5O5wMctUSAM
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Listen for the cycle of tension/resolution and for the small intervals that represent footsteps across a snowy field.
Sheets(p. 22-23): https://musopen.org/music/4509-preludes-book-1/
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Winter is coming! This week we explore a snowy prelude by Debussy.
We will discuss how to form a natural minor scale, consonance/dissonance, and why Debussy hated the term "Impressionist."
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Take a trip to the Spanish countryside. Listen for the guitar imitation highlighting the Spanish Phrygian scale.
Sheets(p. 1-3): https://musopen.org/music/14161-espana-op-165/
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We are headed to Spain this week, exploring a prelude from Isaac Albéniz. We will discuss the Phrygian dominant scale, flamingos, and why Londoners love Spanish sound.
Granada by Albéniz in Vicky Cristina Barcelona: https://youtu.be/hPHuBgEUO6U
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One of Chopin's idyllic preludes. 1...2...3...4...5...6!
Sheet(p. 8): https://musopen.org/music/82-preludes-op-28/
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Chopin's reflection on death. Listen to the left hand hammering out minor chords, chromatically dropping.
Sheet(p. 5): https://musopen.org/music/82-preludes-op-28/
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The prelude series continues with not one, but TWO preludes from Chopin's Opus 28. We discuss #4 and #7, Chopin's interesting paramour George Sand, and the intersection between death and 50 Shades of Gray.
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The OG prelude. May this offer a moment of meditation to ponder the great things to come in 2021.
Sheets(p. 4-5): https://musopen.org/music/43466-the-well-tempered-clavier-book-i-bwv-846-869/
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Piano Rhapsody is back with weekly episodes in 2021! This is the first episode in a series of preludes, starting with the infamous "Prelude in C Major" by Bach. We'll discuss the importance of the Well Tempered Clavier, modulation, and how to build a C Major chord.
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(Please excuse the soft audio in the first episode. This problem was fixed in future episodes.)
Welcome to Piano Rhapsody, an amateur pianist’s journey with the intended goal of performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue one day. Join the ride as we dissect one piece every week, learning and building our classical appreciation from the ground up.
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Here come the Taiwanese garbage trucks! See if you can identify the Rondo form of ABACA while you listen.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/8658-bagatelle-no-25-fur-elise-woo-59/
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Since the podcast released several weeks early, I wanted to drop a holiday episode to help fill the gap. In this special episode we will briefly discuss some of the foundations of jazz music and listen to my recording of "Christmas Time is Here" by Vince Guaraldi of A Charlie Brown Christmas fame.
Have a great holiday season and a happy new year! Piano Rhapsody will return 1/5/21 for its original weekly release plan.