Piano Rhapsody

By Piano Rhapsody

Welcome to the Piano Rhapsody podcast, an amateur's guide to classical piano. This is your entry level guide to sounding intelligent about classical music at a cocktail party.

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Piano Rhapsody episodes:

November 24, 2021 13.2: A Year of Progress (Dance of the Elves & To the Lute)
We return to the land of the supernatural and remember a composer and instrument forgotten to history.
We discuss Santa, Jesus, and public urination.
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19min
November 17, 2021 May Morning - Charles Gounod
An etude for right handed precision and dexterity.
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November 17, 2021 Agitato, Op. 42, No. 18 - Alec Rowley
An etude carried by the left handed melody and elements of chromaticism.
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November 17, 2021 13.1: A Year of Progress (Agitato & May Morning)
As the first year of the podcast winds down, let's reflect on what we've learned with a series on etudes.
We discuss tennis, Ren & Stimpy, and backhanded compliments.
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16min
November 10, 2021 12.4: Grieg's Lyric Pieces Vol. 1 (Album-leaf & Patriotic Song)
The conclusion of Volume 1 includes a hand-swapping melody and a patriotic fanfare.
We discuss bon bons, singing soldiers, and cadences.
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15min
November 10, 2021 Patriotic Song, No. 8, Op. 12, Vol. 1 - Grieg
A fine example of strong vs weak cadences.
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2min
November 10, 2021 Album-leaf, No. 7, Op. 12, Vol. 1 - Grieg
A hand-swapping, major-minor bending melody.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/741-lyric-pieces-book-1-op-12/
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2min
November 03, 2021 Norwegian Melody, No. 6, Op. 12, Vol. 1 - Grieg
Another melody from the hills of rural Norway.
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2min
November 03, 2021 Folk Song, No. 5, Op. 12, Vol. 1 - Grieg
A classic example of Grieg's lasting legacy: incorporating Norwegian folk music into the Classical realm.
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November 03, 2021 12:3: Grieg's Lyric Pieces Vol. 1 (Folk Song & Norwegian Melody)
Today is a cultural dive into Norwegian folk music and its lasting impact on Edvard Grieg.
We discuss geography, Wooly Bully, and Thor.
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16min

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How many episodes does Piano Rhapsody have?

The podcast currently has 241 episodes available.