Explore every episode of the podcast The CoffeeHouse Classical
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| Episode 249: Percy Grainer and Molly on the Shore | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:16:55 | |
It's cute, quirky, and totally Grainger! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Molly_on_the_Shore_(Grainger%2C_Percy) | |||
| Episode 248: Schubert’s "Erlkonig", Op. 1 | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:12:54 | |
It's almost spooky season, we're getting into it a little early with a spooky tale in this week's episode! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Erlk%C3%B6nig%2C_D.328_(Schubert%2C_Franz) | |||
| Episode 247: Schubert’s Schwangesang, D. 957, mvt 8. Der Atlas | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:13:44 | |
We're jumping on the Greek pop-culture band wagon this week with a German lied. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Schwanengesang,_D.957_(Schubert,_Franz) | |||
| Episode 246: The Oldest Known Song and Other Ancient Tales | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:10:52 | |
Well behaved copper ingot merchants rarely make history. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: | |||
| Episode 245: Why Does Fantasy Music Sound Like That? | 19 Jul 2026 | 00:12:15 | |
Well, why does it sound like that? We'll try to answer that question in this week's episode! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/I_As_Well_As_Thou_(East%2C_Michael) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode | |||
| Episode 244: Elgar’s “Skizze” for solo piano | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:10:44 | |
We hope you'll enjoy this short piece that's dense with complexity- a real microcosm! Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: | |||
| Episode 243: Elgar’s The Wand of Youth, Suites no. 1 and 2 | 07 Jun 2026 | 00:27:52 | |
We've have some youthful vibes for this late spring time episode, and we think you'll love the charming nostalgia of these pieces this week. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Wand_of_Youth%2C_Suite_No.2%2C_Op.1b_(Elgar%2C_Edward) | |||
| Episode 242: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”, Part 4 | 24 May 2026 | 00:19:44 | |
Welcome to our final episode in our Reformation Symphony series, of course with the grand movement IV. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.107_(Mendelssohn%2C_Felix) | |||
| Episode 241: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”, Part 3 | 10 May 2026 | 00:10:33 | |
It's Part 3, time for the heavy third movement of Mendelssohn's iconic Reformation Symphony. We hope you're enjoying this series as we're in the home stretch! Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.107_(Mendelssohn%2C_Felix) | |||
| Episode 240: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”, Part 2 | 26 Apr 2026 | 00:09:50 | |
It's time for the cute little movement II from Mendelssohn's Reformation Symphony! We hope you're enjoying following along with us on this symphonic series. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.107_(Mendelssohn%2C_Felix) | |||
| Episode 239: Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”, Part 1 | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:21:14 | |
It's Spring and time for a new symphonic analysis here on the CoffeeHouse! Join us as we start our look into Mendelsson's iconic 5th Symphony. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.107_(Mendelssohn%2C_Felix) | |||
| Episode 238: Comic Relief: Aprils Fool's with the CoffeeHouse | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:09:08 | |
It's our yearly silly one- join us for outtakes that made us chuckle on this week's CoffeeHouse. 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) | |||
| Episode 237: The World's Worst Opera Singer: Florence Foster Jenkins | 15 Mar 2026 | 00:13:44 | |
There are worse things to be the worst at than opera! Join us this week to learn all about Florence Foster Jenkin's amazing vocal career! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.64_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Florence_Foster_Jenkins_H%C3%B6lle_Rache.ogg | |||
| Episode 236: How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall? | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:09:15 | |
Or should we say how did we get Carnegie Hall? Tune in for all the history of the Hall in this week's episode! Be sure to like, and share with a friend. Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.64_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr) | |||
| Episode 235: The Creation of Mozart's Magic Flute | 08 Feb 2026 | 00:13:49 | |
It's the final installment of our Magic Flute series, this time we're looking at the work that started it all- Mozart's Magic Flute. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mozart_-_Magic_Flute_Overture.ogg https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en
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| Episode 234: Mozart's Musical Fantasy- A Review | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:30:03 | |
Strap in for another journey to the land of the Magic Flute, this time via a children's retelling of the Mozart's famous fairy tale. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mozart_-_Magic_Flute_Overture.ogg https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en | |||
| Episode 233: Movie Review- The Magic Flute (2022) | 11 Jan 2026 | 00:36:31 | |
We invite you to join us in the wonderful world of the Magic Flute, and our own world as well for this silly movie review. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mozart_-_Magic_Flute_Overture.ogg https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en | |||
| Episode 232: A Musician's Holiday Wish List | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:27:23 | |
It's the Holidays, we hope your having a lovely time! Join us this week to rewrite a famous holiday tune. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Nutcracker_(suite),_Op.71a_(Tchaikovsky,_Pyotr) | |||
| Episode 231: Peter Cornelius and “The Three Kings” | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:15:12 | |
The holiday season is underway, and we're delving in with a non-traditional carol. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DieKoenige.ogg#Summary | |||
| Episode 230: March Madness (A Brief History of School Marching Bands) | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:20:26 | |
If you're lucky, you'll get to see a marching band field show during a high school or college football game this season. But what's with all the pageantry around this musical sport? Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_High_School_Cadets_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) | |||
| Episode 229: Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:21:07 | |
You may not know you know it, but we know you know it! You've definitely heard at least one movement of this piano sonata- let us know which movement you're familiar with! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.11_in_A_major%2C_K.331%2F300i_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus) | |||
| Episode 228: Hitting the Right Notes About the Timpani | 19 Oct 2025 | 00:14:54 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 227: Anyone Can Play the Triangle (and learn about it too!) | 28 Sep 2025 | 00:11:31 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 226: Gabriel Faure’s Paris Conservatory | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:10:00 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 225: Premiere Scandals at the Prix de Rome | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:11:56 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 224: The History of the Paris Conservatory | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:11:41 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 223: Modern Music of the 1958 Brussels Worlds Fair | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:14:19 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 222: Carlo Gesualdo, the Murderous Motet Musician | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:15:47 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 221: Nadia Boulanger, Teacher Extraordinaire | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:11:34 | |
This week we're looking at the teacher who shaped modern American music. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: | |||
| Episode 220: Aaron Copland, the Dean of American Music | 18 May 2025 | 00:11:45 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 219: Ravel and Pavane pour une infante défunte, M.19 | 04 May 2025 | 00:21:19 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 218: Touring Sensation: The Sousa Band! | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:13:04 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 217: The CoffeeHouse's Blooper La Follia | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:19:51 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 216: Franz Liszt and the Rhapsodie Espagnole | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 215: CPE Bach’s 12 Variations über die Folie d'Espagne, H.263 | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:17:52 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 214: Arcangelo Corelli and the Violin Sonata in D minor “La Folia” | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:21:35 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 213: Vivaldi’s “La Follia” Trio Sonata in D minor | 09 Feb 2025 | 00:21:10 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 212: Color Music: What Is Synesthesia? | 26 Jan 2025 | 00:12:36 | |
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) | |||
| Episode 211: Gustave Mahler and Symphony No. 1, Part 4 | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:21:50 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 210: Gustave Mahler and Symphony No. 1, Part 3 | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:16:46 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 209: Gustave Mahler and Symphony No. 1, Part 2 | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:16:28 | |
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: | |||
| Episode 208: Gustave Mahler and Symphony No. 1, Part 1 | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:27:46 | |
While the calendar still says it's Fall, we're officially opening Mahler Winter here on the CoffeeHouse! Strap in for whole series on Mahler's 1st symphony- we think you'll really enjoy it. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: | |||
| Episode 207: George Friedrich Handel and the Prelude and Allegro in A Minor, HWV 576 | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
Can you Handel this episode? We think you can! Join us as we meet once again with our good friend Handel and one of his lovely works for keyboard. Be sure to like and share with a friend! https://imslp.org/wiki/Prelude_and_Allegro%2C_HWV_576_(Handel%2C_George_Frideric) | |||
| Episode 206: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”; Part 4 | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:21:59 | |
Thank you for enjoying Dvorak Autumn with us! That's right, it's coming to a close this week with the final movement of The New World Symphony. Be sure to like, and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.9,_Op.95_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k,_Anton%C3%ADn) https://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Creative_Commons_licenses
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| Episode 205: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”; Part 3 | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:15:22 | |
It's round three with Dvorak, of course with the 3rd movement of the New World Symphony. As always, like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.9,_Op.95_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k,_Anton%C3%ADn) | |||
| Episode 204: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”; Part 2 | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:22:42 | |
Dvorak Autumn continues with the New World Symphony, mvt 2! We hope you are enjoying this work as much as we are, and be sure to stick around for movements 3 and 4 upcoming as well. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.9,_Op.95_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k,_Anton%C3%ADn) | |||
| Episode 203: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”; Part 1 | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
Back again, as promised with one of our friends of the show: Dvorak. We're looking at his New World Symphony (finally), and we'll be making a whole 4 part series about it. Be sure to subscribe, and like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.9,_Op.95_(Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k,_Anton%C3%ADn) | |||
| Episode 200: 200th Episode Celebration, Part 2 | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:18:45 | |
Have you had enough of us yet? Hopefully not, we've got a lot of composers still to talk about! Be sure to like and share with a friend, and thanks for sticking with us for these 200 episodes! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/21_Hungarian_Dances_(Orchestra)%2C_WoO_1_(Brahms%2C_Johannes) | |||
| Episode 200: 200th Episode Celebration, Part 1 | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:56:18 | |
Thank you so much for sticking around with us for 200 episodes! We really love making this podcast, and we're happy to have our little following. We're going to keep listening to music and talking about it, and we're happy to have you follow us on this journey. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/21_Hungarian_Dances_(Orchestra)%2C_WoO_1_(Brahms%2C_Johannes) | |||
| Episode 202: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5, Mvt. 4 | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:23:54 | |
We've made it to the end of Symphony No. 5! We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.64_(Tchaikovsky%2C_Pyotr) | |||