Afleveringen
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This week, Ali and Seth answer the podcast's very first listener question! In order to figure out why symphonies are so long, we first must answer what a symphony is and the history of it. This week is also the first two part episode, diving into symphonic history through the classical era.
Music in this episode:
Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 45
Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 94
Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40
Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 41
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5
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Back after an impromptu break! This week we talk about Franz Liszt and the craze that swept Europe wherever he went, called Lisztomania! Remember to follow us on Twitter, @clefnotespod to keep up with our news or get in touch with us!
Music in this episode:
La Campanella - Franz Liszt
La Lugubre - Franz Lizst
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - Franz Lizst
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Explicit Warning: Due to the subject matter, this episode may not be appropriate for all listeners.
This week, we talk about the Castrati, a class of men whose bodies were altered to allow them to sing at high pitches even past their childhood.
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Music in this episode:
"Largo al factotum" from The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini
"La donna e mobile" from Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi
"Non piu mesta" from La Cenerentola by Gioachino Rossini
Queen of the Night Aria from The Magic Flute by Mozart
"Ave Maria" by Alessandro Moreschi
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This week we are learning about Beethoven's famous Immortal Beloved Letters, which were love notes to a mysterious woman who is not known to this day.
Music this episode:
Piano Sonata No.14, Op.27 No.2 "Moonlight Sonata" - Beethoven
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In our first episode ever, we talk about Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, a ballet that famously caused a riot when it was first performed. Subjects also include a brief background on the relationship between ballet and classical music and Stravinsky himself.
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Music in the episode:
The Firebird - Stravinsky
Rite of Spring - Stravinsky
Video link of ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo4sf2wT0wU
