This composer was also one of the most noted violin virtuosi of his time. One witness claimed that his cadenzas “really terrified me because such [cadenzas] have not been nor can ever be played.” This virtuosity translated into his compositions as well, as is evidenced in this piece.

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: It's simply inexplicable!

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: Deal or no deal, this guy can play!

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: an Elizabethan gets a jazzy Greek makeover…

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: a very “green” philosophy…

This composer loved food as much, or maybe even more, than he loved music. In one letter, he raced through a description of the opening of a new opera, so that he could write about a new salad recipe. His favorite dishes were turkey stuffed with truffles and most anything with foie gras. He even had many different dishes named after him!

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: some very ancient wisdom given a modern twist…

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: a “social contract” is okay, but opera singers prefer the real thing…

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: there ain’t no cure for it…

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: a troubled genius…