Saturday Morning Car Tunes

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.

01/10/2026

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.

12/06/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Fanny Hensel

This week, meet Fanny Hensel! She wrote over 450 works, including one of the first string quartets by a woman. She only published her music a year before she died, and now it's finally getting the attention it deserves.

11/15/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Felix Mendelssohn, Pt. II

Symphonies, overtures, Songs Without Words, oratorios with words, and one of the greatest violin concertos ever written—tune in this week for Felix Mendelssohn, Part Two!

11/01/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Hollywood

What's the music that makes movies magical? This week, tune in for the Hollywood soundtracks behind your favorite films, from the magic of Disney to the galaxies of Star Wars and the mountains of Middle-earth.

10/18/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Felix Mendelssohn, Pt. I

Felix Mendelssohn was a child prodigy who became one of the great Romantic composers. Drawing on Bach’s counterpoint, Mozart’s grace, and Beethoven’s drama, his music marries Classicism and Romanticism.

10/04/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Frédéric Chopin, Pt. II

What makes Chopin sound like Chopin? This week, études, préludes, and songs! Oh, my!

09/20/2025

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Peach Melba and Melba Toast: The Story of a Chef and an Opera Diva

Explore the culinary legacy of French chef Auguste Escoffier, his work at grand hotels, and his unique dishes named after opera singer Nellie Melba.

02/05/2026

The Many Lives of the “The Flower Duet”

Explore the Flower Duet from Delibes' opera Lakme. Discover its use in TV, film, and creative remixes.

01/01/2026

Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”

In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses Handel's journey with oratorios, from his first encounter in Italy to his profitable English oratorios, culminating in the creation of Messiah.

12/15/2025

Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight

Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.

09/17/2025

Around the World with Bach’s Cello Suites

"Yo-Yo Ma's global tour, showcasing Bach's Cello Suites, aims to unite communities through music. The tour, interrupted by Covid-19, also highlights the cultural expressions of 36 countries."

09/17/2025

How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide

Explore the life and legacy of Teresa Carreño, a Venezuelan virtuoso known as "La Valquiria" and "La Leona del piano". Discover her impact on music as a pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.

09/17/2025

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