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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June 29, 2021 Polonaise In G Minor - Chopin
Chopin's first published work: a traditional Polish dance.
Sheets: https://musopen.org/music/4399-polonaise-in-g-minor-b-1/
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June 29, 2021 7.1: Romantic Spotlight - Chopin (Polonaise)
We are shifting the spotlight with a new series on the Romantic era and the musical prodigy Frederic Chopin. Today we'll focus on a traditional Polish dance, the polonaise.
We discuss Polish prom, killer worms, and playing the piano with one's foot.
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19min
June 22, 2021 Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Mvt. 2, Op. 49 - Beethoven
ABACA or ABABA? That is the question.
Sheets(p. 4-8): https://musopen.org/music/2549-piano-sonata-no-19-in-g-minor-op-49-no-1/
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June 22, 2021 6.4: Classical Spotlight - Beethoven's Sonata #19, Mvt 2
The conclusion of our discussion on Beethoven's Opus 49 is a dance in rondo form.
We discuss barnacles, tiramisu, and Beethoven's dark side.
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23min
June 15, 2021 Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Mvt. 1, Op. 49 - Beethoven
Beam me up, Scotty! The first piece on this podcast showcasing a Picardy third.
Sheets(p. 1-3): https://musopen.org/music/2549-piano-sonata-no-19-in-g-minor-op-49-no-1/
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June 15, 2021 6.3: Classical Spotlight - Beethoven's Sonata #19, Mvt. 1
One sonata down, one to go. This episode focuses on the first sonata form movement of Sonata #19.
We discuss Goldilocks, Star Trek, and hear a story of one of Beethoven's temper tantrums.
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June 08, 2021 Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Mvt. 2, Op. 49 - Beethoven
Movement 2 of Sonata 20 is an example of a minuet in the rondo form of ABACA, a musical club sandwich.
Sheets(p. 5-7): https://musopen.org/music/45-piano-sonata-no-20-in-g-major-op-49-no-2/
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June 08, 2021 6.2: Classical Spotlight - Beethoven's Sonata #20, Mvt. 2
Today, we delve into the 2nd and final movement of Beethoven's Sonata #20, completing the first of many piano sonatas on the podcast.
We discuss minuets, Beethoven's meddlesome little brother, and club sandwiches.
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June 01, 2021 Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Mvt. 1, Op. 49 - Beethoven
Movement 1 of Sonata 20 in sonata-allegro form. A great example of the Classical era.
Sheets(p. 1-4): https://musopen.org/music/45-piano-sonata-no-20-in-g-major-op-49-no-2/
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June 01, 2021 6.1: Classical Spotlight - Beethoven's Sonata #20, Mvt. 1
This episode marks the start of a sojourn to the Classical Period where we will discuss Beethoven's Opus 49, a pair of the easiest sonatas in Beethoven's oeuvre.
We discuss the sonata form, Lord of the Rings, and my poor memory.
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