We continue our tour of the percussion section this week with a look at the timpani drums! You won't want to miss learning about these beautiful and versatile instruments. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_D_major,_Op.61_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode

This week we're taking a look at perhaps the most famous percussion instrument, the triangle. We know even YOU can play it, so we're here to teach you all about it so you can go out into the world and pass as a true professional. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music:  https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No.1%2C_S.124_(Liszt%2C_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

In our final episode of the Paris Conservatory series, we're looking into a director who revolutionized the conservatory for the modern day- Gabriel Faure. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane%2C_Op.50_(Faur%C3%A9%2C_Gabriel) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

It was the most prestigious competition of all, yet shrouded in controversy; that's right, we're talking about the Prix de Rome. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/La_valse%2C_M.72_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

You've heard us speak many times about the great establishment of the Paris Conservatory, so this week we're going to learn all about it's history. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy%2C_Claude) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

It's fair to say some wonderful musical moments have come out of the Worlds Fairs. We're honing in on the Expo 58 this week to look at a very interesting modern piece, so join us at the Fair! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_bergamasque_(Debussy%2C_Claude) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

Join us to look into one of the more diabolical musicians we've brought to the show, and stick around look hear some of his truly glorious music with the piece Tristis est anima mea from the Responsories for Holy Week. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Tristis_est_anima_mea_(Gesualdo%2C_Carlo) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode

This week we're looking at the teacher who shaped modern American music. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Copland has so cemented himself as an American music figure that he was commonly referred to as "the Dean of American Music"- find out more in this weeks episode, and be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

It's time to bring Ravel back into our lives, along with a fictional dead princess. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane_pour_une_infante_d%C3%A9funte%2C_M.19_(Ravel%2C_Maurice) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

Step right up for the great history of The Sousa Band! Be sure to like, and share with a friend.  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Stars_and_Stripes_Forever_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/Hands_Across_the_Sea_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Honored_Dead_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

Happy (late) April Fools! We're honoring our tradition of letting you hear some of our shenanigans that take place behind the scenes. We hope you laugh along with us, and please share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Trio_Sonata_in_D_minor,_RV_63_(Vivaldi,_Antonio) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

Our March madness is coming to an end with our final La Folia variation, but there's a secret OTHER variation as well! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Rhapsodie_espagnole,_S.254_(Liszt,_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode

The (March) madness continues here on the CoffeHouse with MORE La Folia variations for you! We hope you enjoy this rendition from the classical era this week. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/12_Variations_%C3%BCber_die_Folie_d%27Espagne,_Wq.118/9_(H.263)_(Bach,_Carl_Philipp_Emanuel) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

No, we're not mad! This is yet ANOTHER La Folia theme and variations, this time from Corelli. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Sonata_in_D_minor_'La_Folia'%2C_Op.5_No.12_(Corelli%2C_Arcangelo) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

Are you ready to have your socks knocked off? This week features a riveting piece you're sure to love. Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Trio_Sonata_in_D_minor,_RV_63_(Vivaldi,_Antonio) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode

We're taking a quick break from music analysis for a little diversion. We'll investigate the musically tangential topic of Synesthesia, a fascinating way that some people experience the world! Be sure to like and share with a friend.  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Hungarian_Rhapsody_No.2%2C_S.244%2F2_(Liszt%2C_Franz) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

Well, we've made it to the end of the symphony! Join us for the final installment of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 with the glorious 4th movement. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

Happy Holidays! Why not spend some time learning about Mahler and a very grim sounding funeral march to take your mind off these festive times? Be sure to like and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode

Mahler Winter is progressing nicely here on the CoffeeHouse; welcome to Part 2 of our Mahler series! Be sure to like, and share with a friend!  Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode