Piano Rhapsody

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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.”Twitter: @PianoRhapsodyEmail: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com

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Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Mvt. 1, Op. 49 - Beethoven 01.06.2021 3:35

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

6.1: Classical Spotlight - Beethoven's Sonata #20, Mvt. 1 01.06.2021 19:26

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. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 15 in B Minor, BWV 786 - Bach 25.05.2021 1:21

An ominous invention to close up the set. Sheets(p. 32-33): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 14 in B-flat Major, BWV 785 - Bach 25.05.2021 1:40

An invention with a robust subject. Sheets(p. 30-31): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

5.5: Baroque Spotlight - Bach's Inventions 14 & 15 25.05.2021 18:21

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 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 - Bach 18.05.2021 1:21

My personal favorite of the bunch. Sheets(p. 28-29): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 10 in G Major, BWV 781 - Bach 18.05.2021 1:11

A homebuddy invention in triplet style. Sheets(p. 22-23): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

5.4: Baroque Spotlight - Bach's Inventions 10 & 13 18.05.2021 15:40

Another week, another pair of inventions. We discuss the first day of kindergarten, my favorite invention, and a new podcast announcement. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 9 in F Minor, BWV 780 - Bach 11.05.2021 2:17

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 8 in F Major, BWV 779 - Bach 11.05.2021 1:07

One invention. Four canons. Two parts each. Sheets(p. 18-19): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

5.3: Baroque Spotlight - Bach's Inventions 8 & 9 11.05.2021 17:41

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. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 6 in E Major, BWV 777 - Bach 04.05.2021 1:55

Two subjects woven together at once. Sheets(p. 14-15): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 4 in D Minor, BWV 775 - Bach 04.05.2021 1:11

A chase between the hands. Or a squirrel fight? Sheets(p. 10-11): https://musopen.org/music/3761-15-inventions-bwv-772-786/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

5.2: Baroque Spotlight - Bach's Inventions 4 & 6 04.05.2021 17:33

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. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 3 in D Major, BWV 774 - Bach 27.04.2021 1:19

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Invention 1 in C Major, BWV 772 - Bach 27.04.2021 1:28

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

5.1: Baroque Spotlight - Bach's Inventions 1 & 3 27.04.2021 23:58

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." Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

La Chevaleresque, Op. 100, No. 25 - Burgmüller 20.04.2021 2:04

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

The Swallow, Op. 100, No. 24 - Burgmüller 20.04.2021 1:02

A left handed workout. Lots of giant leaps. Sheets(p. 32-33): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Barcarolle, Op. 100, No. 22 - Burgmüller 20.04.2021 1:25

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

4.5: Back to the Basics with Burgmüller (Op. 100 - 22, 24, 25) 20.04.2021 15:12

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. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Angels' Voices, Op. 100, No. 21 - Burgmüller 13.04.2021 1:55

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/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Tarantella, Op. 100, No. 20 - Burgmüller 13.04.2021 1:35

Dance all that spider venom out. Sheet(p. 24-25): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

Inquietude, Op. 100, No. 18 - Burgmüller 13.04.2021 0:53

An anxiety attack of relentless sixteenth notes. Sheet(p. 22): https://musopen.org/music/23775-25-easy-and-progressive-etudes-op-100/ Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!

4.4: Back to the Basics with Burgmüller (Op. 100 - 18, 20, 21) 13.04.2021 21:19

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 . Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!