Musically Celebrate Black History Month
In February America celebrates Black History Month, taking time to honor African Americans. In this blog post I pay tribute to composers Florence Price and William Grant Still, and to…
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Adios Nonino
Argentine tango composer and bandoneon virtuoso Ástor Piazzolla revolutionized traditional tango into a new style called nuevo tango. He wrote this touching work in about thirty minutes while on tour…
Discover Handel’s Hallelujah: Free Listening Guide
A Listening Guide is a visual ‘roadmap’ of classical pieces for ‘do-it-yourself’ listening lessons, using YouTube recordings recommended by Maestro Maull. The guide highlights specific musical details to notice as…
Free Event! NJPAC Virtual Classical Conversations: Hallelujah
December 17, 2021 at 7:00pm ET. Join us and NJPAC for a deep-dive into the story behind Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus with George Marriner Maull, artistic director of The Discovery Orchestra…
“Overcoming Sonic Wallpaper”, Maestro Maull’s Interview with The Cello Sherpa
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews George Marriner Maull. Maestro Maull shares his experience in the process of building an orchestra whose mission it is to teach listening…
Maestro Maull Interview by Podium Time
Maestro Maull was recently interviewed by Jeremy Cuebas, Assistant Conductor, Fort Collins Symphony and Co-Host and Founder, Podium Time Podcast. Listen to the full interview at: https://podiumtimepod.com/george-marriner-maull/. Highlights of the…
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.