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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Death
Death can be sad and scary. But as John Dowland said, “no doubt pleasant are the tears which Music weeps, neither are tears shed always in sorrow, but sometimes in joy and gladness.” Tune in this week to hear what death can sound like: spooky, silly, and bittersweet.
Mozart Hurls Thunderbolts From Jupiter
Explore Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, its origins, and how Bach's influence led to the masterpiece of counterpoint in its final movement.
Classical California's Halloween Spook-Out
Join Brian Lauritzen for two hours of creepy, spooky, scary music perfect for a Halloween evening, classical-style.
How Brahms Captured the Rowdiness of Youth in His Graduation Anthem
Explore the story behind Johannes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, a unique composition inspired by student drinking songs, created as a thank you for his honorary doctorate from the University of Breslau.
The Ultimate 101
It’s the ultimate playlist, chosen by the ultimate experts, you!
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Win Tickets to Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony!
Win Tickets to Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony at Walt Disney Concert Hall!
With Fall Upon Us, Discover the Poetry in Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”
Explore Vivaldi's Four Seasons concertos, each inspired by a sonnet possibly penned by Vivaldi himself. Discover how each sonnet perfectly fits the music's rhythm.
The Spookiest Melody in History
Solomon Reynolds illuminates an ancient musical death code.
