This composer managed to escape the serious government attacks that had endangered the careers and perhaps even the lives of several of his peers. His distance from the more extreme forms of modernism made him less troublesome to the authorities, as did his passionate support for socially pragmatic music.

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: here comes the Teutonic bride…

Here’s a hint: shave and a haircut…gets hitched! or limber-voiced nuptials…

Here's a hint: It's a classic of New Orleans Jazz!

Here's a hint: Music's first "pirated" copy?

It has something to do with flasks, beakers, and Bunsen burners…

Here's a hint: It's Easter celebrated the Russian way.

Here's a hint: Medieval priests take partying to the extreme!

Here's a hint: It's a perfect example of art imitating life.

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: the “March King”…