Mussorgsky was inspired by some pictures at an exhibition. Mendelssohn, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, among others, were inspired by their sojourns in Italy. In this podcast, Jay leads an

enjoyable and enriching tour.

Mussorgsky, “Pictures at an Exhibition”

Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4, Saltarello

Strauss, “Aus Italien,” “Neapolitan Folk Life”

Tchaikovsky, “Capriccio italien”

Verdi, “Va, pensiero,” from “Nabucco”

Mozart, “Ave verum corpus”

Sibelius, “The Swan of Tuonela”

Mozart, “Alleluia” from “Exsultate, jubilate”