The Deeper Side of Brahms
Perhaps as well as any composer and frankly better than most, Johannes Brahms was able to convey the feeling of loss… the death of a close friend, an irretrievable loss of…
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The Playful Side of Brahms
People often think: “Brahms… mmm, serious.” And Brahms did in fact write lots of weighty, introspective music – all worthy of our attention. But he also had a playful side…
This, Too, Is For You!
The 2nd movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 remains beloved more than 200 years after its premiere at which those attending demanded an immediate encore…right on the spot,…
This One’s For You!
The 2nd movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 remains beloved more than 200 years after its premiere at which those attending demanded an immediate encore…right on the spot,…
Ludwig At His Manic Best!
The final movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is filled with musical energy and excitement. Host George Marriner Maull helps his radio audience discover what makes this movement so electrifying,…
And The Annual Piano Prize Goes To….
Maestro Maull briefly recounts the story of his receiving The Annual Piano Prize as a seventh grader at St. Peter’s Choir School in Philadelphia. He delves into the LP recording…
Stumbled upon this quite by accident on our Maryland PBS station. What a joy! Firebird is my favorite piece of music and your wonderful program just enhanced my appreciation of Stravinsky’s genius. Thank you and keep up your great work of feeding our souls!