Is Classical Music Dying? Part 2
In a March 2011 blog post I posed the question: “Is classical music dying?” My thoughts mostly concerned the precarious financial condition of many of America’s professional symphony orchestras. ….
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Discovery Orchestra Chat 77 – New to Classical?
Are you new to classical music? Then this chat is for you! We teach the listening skills that help you connect with classical music! And more! Take 5 minutes and see how…
Discovery Orchestra Chat 76 – Countdown to Vivaldi Part 3!
The last of three chats about Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Discovery Orchestra Chat 75 – Countdown to Vivaldi Part 2
Second of three chats about Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Discovery Orchestra Chat 74 – Countdown to Vivaldi Part 1
In this first of 3 chats about Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, George talks about the “verbal descriptions” written over the score of “Spring”.
Discovery Orchestra Chat 69 – DARKNESS TO LIGHTNESS
Music – like our feeling states – can change on a dime! Find out how Mahler did this in his Symphony No. 1.
I just listened to the first episode of this (Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony) and can’t believe how fortunate I was to run across this on Prime. I have heard Maull lecture many times before performances and now here he is right on my computer screen and with the clearest of visual aids. I promise if you listen to one of these you will understand a piece as never before. And, I have discovered from past experiences with his lectures that I always listen to any given piece with a greater connection. These “home” viewings of Maull’s lectures are such a gift! Highly recommended.