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Episode 90: King Ludwig II of Bavaria: Patron of the...

The CoffeeHouse Classical ·

2019/12/29

Once upon a time there lived a king deep in the heart of the Bavarian forests. He loved music and stories and wanted to make a difference in world. Like so many who try to do the impossible, he was thought to be insane! Learn about King Ludwig II in this week's edition of the

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Episode 89: Nadezhda von Meck, Tchaikovsky's Patron...

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2019/12/15

Dear Listeners, We bring you today a tale of pen-pals. But it was so much more than that! Listen to learn about money, friendship, and music. Yours Truly, The CoffeeHouse Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No.1%2C_Op.11_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Seasons%2C_Op.37a_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

09:45

Episode 88: Ferdinando di Medici, Patron of the Arts

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2019/12/01

Today's episode is sponsored by "history", the world's number one creator of events, peoples, places, and things. We thank "history" for bringing us today's story about Ferdinando di Medici and his love of the

12:51

Episode 87: Ferruccio Busoni and Fantasia Nach J.S. Bach

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2019/11/17

We're just in love the Baroque era, there's something so Romantic about it! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasia_nach_J.S._Bach%2C_BV_253_(Busoni%2C_Ferruccio) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

15:08

Episode 86: Maurice Ravel and the Daphnis and Chloe...

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2019/11/03

Bonjour! C'est la Chateaux du Cafe! This week we look at Frenchman Maurice Ravel and his whimsical and powerful impressionist masterpiece, Daphnis and Chloe! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Daphnis_et_Chlo%C3%A9_Suite_No.2_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

13:58

Episode 85: Franz Schubert and the Impromptu in Gb Major

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2019/10/20

"I like playing in F major, but I like singing in F#!" ~Tim Minchin Appropriate this week as our piece is in Gb! Schubert's lovely, if challenging, music had a lasting impact! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/4_Impromptus,_D.899_(Schubert,_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

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Episode 84: Sir Edward Elgar and the Imperial March

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2019/10/06

A lack of good native composers had been the phantom menace to the English people until Sir Edward Elgar came on the scene! He brought about the return of "good" English music and provided a new hope for the composers who came after him! Be sure to subscribe and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Imperial_March%2C_Op.32_(Elgar%2C_Edward) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

17:13

Episode 83: George Freidrich Handel and the Concerto...

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2019/09/22

A baroque concerto grosso? Sounds like it could be a big mess! But it's we promise it's not broken or gross, it's well Handel-ed in this week's episode! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Concerto_Grosso_in_A_major%2C_HWV_329_(Handel%2C_George_Frideric) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

17:04

Episode 82: Carl Freidrich Abel and the Sonata in G...

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2019/09/08

Are you able to play the viola da gamba? Abel was, with great virtuosity! Join us this week to learn about this old baroque instrument and the wonderful music it can produce! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Viola_da_Gamba_Sonata_in_G_major%2C_WK_155_(Abel%2C_Carl_Friedrich) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

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Episode 81: Charles Gerard Conn and Crafting the Cornet

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2019/08/25

In the modern era, is there really much left to tweak with musical instruments? The cornetist Charles Conn thought there was and made lasting impacts on instrument manufacturing as you'll learn in this week's

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Episode 80: Bartolomeo Cristofori and A New Keyboard...

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2019/08/11

Can you guess what instrument we're talking about this week? Hint: it's probably the most popular and influential instrument in the world, and it didn't even come on the scene until the late Baroque era when Cristofori invented

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Episode 79: Antonio Stradivari: The History of a Luthier

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2019/07/28

This week, we're looking at perhaps the most famous instrument maker in history, Antonio Stradivari, maker of the legendary Stradivarius violins that are still sought after today! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Sonata_No.9%2C_Op.47_(Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Sonata_in_D_minor%2C_Op.5_No.12_'La_Folia'_(Corelli%2C_Arcangelo) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

19:30

Re-Release Episode 55: Strauss, Space, and Also...

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2019/07/14

Due to some work travels, we didn't get out a new episode this week. However, the 50th anniversary of the moon landing is soon to be here on July 20th, so we thought we'd re-share our memorable moon landing history from last summer. We hope you enjoy, and we'll be back with a new episode in 2 weeks! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Also_sprach_Zarathustra,_Op.30_(Strauss,_Richard) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode NASA Audio:

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Episode 78: Concert Chat: But What Do I Wear?

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2019/06/30

A musician can wear whatever color they want to the concert, as long as it's black. Join us as we chat about concert dress and what musicians really think about dress cloths. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Planets%2C_Op.32_(Holst%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode https://imslp.org/wiki/Membra_Jesu_Nostri%2C_BuxWV_75_(Buxtehude%2C_Dietrich) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode

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Episode 77: Johan Halvorsen and the Passacaglia After...

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2019/06/16

If it is Baroque, maybe you should fix it! That's what Norwegian composer Halvorsen tried to do, at least! Find out more in this week's episode, and be sure to share with a friend!

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Episode 76: Arthur de Greef and the Perpetual Motion...

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2019/06/02

Arthur de Greef is a little known musical gem. And he'll challenge you to perform with your left hand like never before! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Nouvelles_%C3%A9tudes_de_concert_(Greef%2C_Arthur_de) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

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Episode 75: Erik Satie and the Fantasie Valse

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2019/05/19

Q: What has a one room apartment with umbrellas, newspapers, pianos, and castles? A: French composer, Erik Satie! Learn all about his eccentric life in this week's episode! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Fantaisie-valse_(Satie%2C_Erik) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

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Episode 74: Modest Mussorgsky and the Persian Dances

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2019/05/05

We're in Russia again! And we're keeping it just among friends, this time looking at Borodin's good fried Mussorgsky! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Khovanshchina_(Mussorgsky%2C_Modest) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

16:26

Episode 73: Alexander Borodin and the Prince Igor...

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2019/04/21

Borodin was a scientist, but he had a fondness and knack for music. One of his many gifts to the world was the opera Prince Igor. Is it E-gor or I-gor? Let us know if we said it wrong! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Prince_Igor_(Borodin%2C_Aleksandr) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode

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Episode 72: Concert Chat: Where to Perform? A...

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2019/04/07

Hello, and welcome to the CoffeeHouse! Join us for another friendly chat, this time about the pros and cons of a variety of venues. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Lyric_Pieces%2C_Op.65_(Grieg%2C_Edvard) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode https://imslp.org/wiki/In_Nature's_Realm%2C_Op.91_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k%2C_Anton%C3%ADn) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

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