The CoffeeHouse Classical

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

Here's a classic CoffeeHouse back from 2016! Refresh your knowledge about Brahms before our new episode in 2 weeks when we'll take a dive into another one of Brahm's fabulous works! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: http://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution_3.0 http://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_Attribution_Non-commercial_Share_Alike_3.0 http://imslp.org/wiki...

We are so pleased to have a returning guest this week: friend of the show, Emily Kerski! She'll be telling us all about her new adventures in the Army Band! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Find more about Pershing's Own here: https://www.usarmyband.com/ Music: https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

It's been a while since we've checked in on Mozart- let's see what he's been up to! We're investigating a lesser known work completed late in his life- the overture to the opera La Clemenza di Tito. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/La_Clemenza_di_Tito%2C_K.621_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

Does music help you escape into another world? May be transcend this plane of existence? Scriabin certainly viewed it like that! Learn more in our episode this week, and be sure to share with a friend! "Prometheus" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3B7uQ5K0IU Music:  https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.4%2C_Op.30_(Scriabin%2C_Aleksandr) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4...

We've been collecting our outtakes from the past year and have collected the best into a lighthearted episode in honor of April Fool's day. We hope you can laugh along with us (or at us!) 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

So it's not really a critique of them, we're just going to learn about the history of music critics and enjoy some eloquent take downs of our favorite pieces! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1%2C_Op.38_(Schumann%2C_Robert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode