The CoffeeHouse Classical

Okay, maybe you already know the right story behind this famous nursey rhyme, but nevertheless we're here to set the record straight. Feat. our favorite boy, Mozart!   Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/12_Variations_on_%27Ah,_vous_dirai-je_maman%27,_K.265/300e_(Mozart,_Wolfgang_Amadeus) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

It's the composer we all know and love, Buxtehude! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Toccata_in_F_major%2C_BuxWV_156_(Buxtehude%2C_Dietrich) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

We promised we'd be bach! This time we listened to an relic from the 90's: "Mr. Bach Comes to Call". We're reviewing this little production in an effort to never forget the world's greatest composers.  Youtube playlist with entire “Mr. Bach Comes to Call”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBA5E55B56858165 Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Orchestral_Suite_No.3_in_D_major%2C_BWV_1068_(Bach%2C_Jo...

Yes, of course we a Bach again.  And expect us to be Bach in our next episode too! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Notebooks_for_Anna_Magdalena_Bach_(Bach%2C_Johann_Sebastian) https://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs_4.0

Strap in, it's a fun one! Laugh along with us as we look back on the past year's notable goofs and gags. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Samson_et_Dalila%2C_Op.47_(Saint-Sa%C3%ABns%2C_Camille) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

An old friend, Emmanuel Chabri-YAY! We're happy to be back with the impressionist to look into a lovely little piano work filled with emotion. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: 

Well here it is, folks! Our return to music history featuring the master himself: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Rondo_in_D_major%2C_K.485_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Quartet_in_G_minor%2C_K.478_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus) https://creativecommons.or...

It's the 3rd movement (finale) of our trio of composition episodes- We hope you've enjoyed this little creative diversion, and we'll be back to your regularly scheduled music history in our next episode. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Our intrepid musical explorers embark on a melodic journey. Will they find the tones they're looking for?  Be sure to like and share with a friend!  

Can we live up to the great composers? Find out in this episode, and be sure to share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

It's that special time of year... when we wrap up this series on Beethoven! So gather your family and friends, and join us in this finale episode of Beethoven's life!  For those looking for more details on Beethoven's illnesses, here is the link to the paper we referenced in the episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26508624/ Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.31%2C_Op.110_(Beethoven...

It's a very special episode as we're talking about Beethoven again! We're also looking at one his piano sonatas- the Waldstein- which is a favorite of both of us hosts. We hope you'll enjoy it too! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

We've talked about him before and we're talking about him again: it's Beethoven! In this three episode series we'll look in more detail at each of his distinct compositional eras. This week, it's the Early period. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music:  https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_No.4%2C_Op.18_No.4_(Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/lega...

It's an intermission of sorts, go ahead and stretch your legs! This week we have a jovial game, with just a little bit of history tossed in for good measure. Be sure to share with a friend!  Music:  https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

It's the grand finale, and here at the CoffeeHouse, we're pleased to present one of Papa Haydn's wonderful symphonies! It's the "Mourning" symphony for some light Halloween vibes. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music:  https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.44_in_E_minor%2C_Hob. I:44_(Haydn%2C_Joseph) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

We're back for more! Haydn is dishing it out again, this week with a lovely classic keyboard sonata! Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Keyboard_Sonata_in_F_major%2C_Hob. XVI:23_(Haydn%2C_Joseph) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Welcome back to our Haydn series! This week we're beginning to delve into Haydn's signature joke style of writing. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_in_G_major%2C_Hob. III:58_(Haydn%2C_Joseph) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

Somehow, after all these years, Haydn has been overlooked by us. Well, Haydn is no longer hidden from our minds, and to correct this shameful misstep, we're kicking off a multi-part mini series on Haydn. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! (corrected file) Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_in_G_major%2C_Hob. III:58_(Haydn%2C_Joseph) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4....

The great composers weren't all goody-goody like you may think they were! This week we'll tell the story of Bach's imprisonment and what he did to deserve such punishment. Like, and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Das_wohltemperierte_Klavier_I%2C_BWV_846-869_(Bach%2C_Johann_Sebastian) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

*Corrected Link!* What ever ARE key signatures? Busoni didn't care- find out why in this week's episode. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Elegien%2C_BV_249_(Busoni%2C_Ferruccio) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

Spanish and French music styles? They're a perfect match. Listen to how Turina blended these styles in this week's episode. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Danzas_fant%C3%A1sticas%2C_Op.22_(Turina%2C_Joaqu%C3%ADn) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

Hop in our time machine once again, we're going to the 1500's! Don't miss this revolutionary piece by Josquin, and be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Missa_Gaudeamus_(Josquin_Desprez) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

Happy 4th of July- this week we're looking at some authentic American music in the form of a folksong. Have fun, be safe, and like and share this episode with a friend! Music: https://www.music.af.mil/Multimedia/Music/Public-Domain-Music/ https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

What instrument could pull someone out of retirement? The clarinet, of course! Learn how Brahms was inspired in his twilight years by this most lovely of instruments in this week's episode! Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Clarinet_Trio%2C_Op.114_(Brahms%2C_Johannes) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

Is it a folk song or an artfully created original work? Or both? Find out the secret to Brahms's beloved Hungarian Dance No. 5 in this week's episode! But sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/21_Hungarian_Dances_(Orchestra)%2C_WoO_1_(Brahms%2C_Johannes) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode