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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Johann Sebastian Bach, Pt. I
When there's a family fugue, keep your temperament in check... and don’t forget to bring a good counterpoint. This week, we’re taking things Bach!
10 Scary-Good Performances of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue
Explore the Classical California Ultimate Playlist's blog series, featuring awe-inspiring performances of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor on various instruments, from organ to glass harp.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Organ
Tune in for a special Halloween edition of Saturday Morning Car Tunes featuring the spookiest instrument, the organ! Enjoy works by Bach, Widor, Saint-Saëns, and a surprise from Phantom of the Opera.
How Do You Tune a Pipe Organ and How Often Do They Need Tuning?
Alan Chapman explains pipe organ tuning, a process affected by temperature changes and requiring adjustments to pipe lengths. The process can take up to a year for larger organs.
A DIY Spooky Film Festival for Classical Fans
Explore 10 iconic horror films known for their classical music scores, including Jaws, Psycho, and The Shining. Discover where to stream or rent these spine-chilling classics.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Clara Schumann
From child prodigy to one of Europe's greatest pianists, composers, and teachers—this Wieck, find out if the Schu fits.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Johann Sebastian Bach, Pt. III
Hakuna matata, here's a Bach cantata! Tune in this week to learn more about the most important form of Baroque vocal music (outside opera and oratorio).
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Johann Sebastian Bach, Pt. II
What do Weird Al and Johann Sebastian have in common? This week, parody is the best way to look Bach to the future!
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tone Poem
He’s a tone poet—does he even know it? Franz Liszt invented the tone poem, an orchestral piece inspired by a story, picture, or idea. It’s a whole musical language. This week, learn all about musical poetry.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Franz Liszt
Make a list and check it twice... Lisztomania hits on a Saturday morning! Tune in this week to learn more about one of the greatest composer-pianists of the 19th century.
