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The CoffeeHouse Classical

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Episode 230: March Madness (A Brief History of School...

The CoffeeHouse Classical ·

2025/11/23

If you're lucky, you'll get to see a marching band field show during a high school or college football game this season. But what's with all the pageantry around this musical sport? Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_High_School_Cadets_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Public_Domain

21:07

Episode 229: Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major

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2025/11/09

You may not know you know it, but we know you know it! You've definitely heard at least one movement of this piano sonata- let us know which movement you're familiar with! Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.11_in_A_major%2C_K.331%2F300i_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode

14:54

Episode 228: Hitting the Right Notes About the Timpani

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2025/10/19

We continue our tour of the percussion section this week with a look at the timpani drums! You won't want to miss learning about these beautiful and versatile instruments. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_D_major,_Op.61_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode

11:31

Episode 227: Anyone Can Play the Triangle (and learn...

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2025/09/28

This week we're taking a look at perhaps the most famous percussion instrument, the triangle. We know even YOU can play it, so we're here to teach you all about it so you can go out into the world and pass as a true professional. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No.1%2C_S.124_(Liszt%2C_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

10:00

Episode 226: Gabriel Faure’s Paris Conservatory

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2025/09/14

In our final episode of the Paris Conservatory series, we're looking into a director who revolutionized the conservatory for the modern day- Gabriel Faure. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane%2C_Op.50_(Faur%C3%A9%2C_Gabriel) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

11:56

Episode 225: Premiere Scandals at the Prix de Rome

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2025/08/24

It was the most prestigious competition of all, yet shrouded in controversy; that's right, we're talking about the Prix de Rome. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/La_valse%2C_M.72_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

11:41

Episode 224: The History of the Paris Conservatory

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2025/08/10

You've heard us speak many times about the great establishment of the Paris Conservatory, so this week we're going to learn all about it's history. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy%2C_Claude) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

14:19

Episode 223: Modern Music of the 1958 Brussels Worlds...

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2025/07/27

It's fair to say some wonderful musical moments have come out of the Worlds Fairs. We're honing in on the Expo 58 this week to look at a very interesting modern piece, so join us at the Fair! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy%2C_Claude) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

15:47

Episode 222: Carlo Gesualdo, the Murderous Motet...

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2025/06/29

Join us to look into one of the more diabolical musicians we've brought to the show, and stick around look hear some of his truly glorious music with the piece Tristis est anima mea from the Responsories for Holy Week.Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Tristis_est_anima_mea_(Gesualdo%2C_Carlo) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode

11:34

Episode 221: Nadia Boulanger, Teacher Extraordinaire

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2025/06/15

This week we're looking at the teacher who shaped modern American music. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

11:45

Episode 220: Aaron Copland, the Dean of American Music

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2025/05/18

Copland has so cemented himself as an American music figure that he was commonly referred to as "the Dean of American Music"- find out more in this weeks episode, and be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

21:19

Episode 219: Ravel and Pavane pour une infante...

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2025/05/04

It's time to bring Ravel back into our lives, along with a fictional dead princess. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane_pour_une_infante_d%C3%A9funte%2C_M.19_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

13:04

Episode 218: Touring Sensation: The Sousa Band!

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2025/04/20

Step right up for the great history of The Sousa Band! Be sure to like, and share with a friend. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Stars_and_Stripes_Forever_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/Hands_Across_the_Sea_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Honored_Dead_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

19:51

Episode 217: The CoffeeHouse's Blooper La Follia

The CoffeeHouse Classical ·

2025/04/06

Happy (late) April Fools! We're honoring our tradition of letting you hear some of our shenanigans that take place behind the scenes. We hope you laugh along with us, and please share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Trio_Sonata_in_D_minor,_RV_63_(Vivaldi,_Antonio) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

24:13

Episode 216: Franz Liszt and the Rhapsodie Espagnole

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2025/03/23

Our March madness is coming to an end with our final La Folia variation, but there's a secret OTHER variation as well! Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Rhapsodie_espagnole,_S.254_(Liszt,_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

17:52

Episode 215: CPE Bach’s 12 Variations über die Folie...

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2025/03/09

The (March) madness continues here on the CoffeHouse with MORE La Folia variations for you! We hope you enjoy this rendition from the classical era this week. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/12_Variations_%C3%BCber_die_Folie_d%27Espagne,_Wq.118/9_(H.263)_(Bach,_Carl_Philipp_Emanuel) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

21:35

Episode 214: Arcangelo Corelli and the Violin Sonata...

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2025/02/23

No, we're not mad! This is yet ANOTHER La Folia theme and variations, this time from Corelli. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Sonata_in_D_minor_'La_Folia'%2C_Op.5_No.12_(Corelli%2C_Arcangelo) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

21:10

Episode 213: Vivaldi’s “La Follia” Trio Sonata in D...

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2025/02/09

Are you ready to have your socks knocked off? This week features a riveting piece you're sure to love. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Trio_Sonata_in_D_minor,_RV_63_(Vivaldi,_Antonio) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

12:36

Episode 212: Color Music: What Is Synesthesia?

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2025/01/26

We're taking a quick break from music analysis for a little diversion. We'll investigate the musically tangential topic of Synesthesia, a fascinating way that some people experience the world! Be sure to like and share with a friend. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Hungarian_Rhapsody_No.2%2C_S.244%2F2_(Liszt%2C_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

21:50

Episode 211: Gustave Mahler and Symphony No. 1, Part 4

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2025/01/12

Well, we've made it to the end of the symphony! Join us for the final installment of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 with the glorious 4th movement. Be sure to like and share with a friend!Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

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