Slavic composers Smetana, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninov cared
deeply about their national roots and national identity, and each knew
how to seduce the ear of listeners with gorgeous melody, ravishing
orchestration, and a heart-racing sense of the dramatic. Works Discussed: Smetana's <i>The Moldau</i>, Rimsky-Korsakov's <i>Sheherazade</i>, and Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2

Slavic composers Smetana, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninov cared deeply about their national roots and national identity, and each knew how to seduce the ear of listeners with gorgeous melody, ravishing orchestration, and a heart-racing sense of the dramatic. Works Discussed: Smetana's The Moldau, Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade, and Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2

Slavic, Exotic, Romantic 2

Professor Carol mixes humor with history to bring you this entertaining series about music.  From concerts, opera, and composers, to folk song collectors and singing parrots, Professor Carol tells it all â€“ the whys, the whats, and the so whats.  Get previews of the Cliburn Concerts, the Dallas Wind Symphony, and more.

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Professor Carol mixes humor with history to bring you this entertaining series about music. From concerts, opera, and composers, to folk song collectors and singing parrots, Professor Carol tells it all â€“ the whys, the whats, and the so whats. Get previews of the Cliburn Concerts, the Dallas Wind Symphony, and more.

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