The CoffeeHouse Classical

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Well playing in a New York symphony will get you close. This week we'll learn all about the history of the New York Philharmonic. 

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Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.5%2C_Op.67_(Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van)

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This Spooky Season, we bring the tale of Paganini, the violinist who sold his soul to the Devil, was protected by Angels, and who's body had quite the busy afterlife! Be sure to like and share with a friend!

TwoSet Violin (on YouTube):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8X2Kv-ztr8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klmvaVvv_0c

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Variations_on_'I_palpiti'%2C_Op.13_(Paganini%2C_Niccol%C3%B2)

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You (probably) know it and love it- it's La Campanella! Or if you're a pianist, maybe it's the bane of your existence... listen in this week's episode and let us know your complex feelings about this iconic work! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Liszt-La_Campanella-Greiss.ogg

We're branching out to learn about the music that inspired Debussy in 1889 at the grand Paris Exhibition! Expand your horizons this week on the CoffeeHouse!

Gamelan Nyai Saraswati: http://www.ibiblio.org/gamelan/index.php?style=light&view=home

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Danse_sacr%C3%A9e_et_danse_profane_(Debussy%2C_Claude)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Danse_(Debussy%2C_Claude)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Images%2C_2%C3%A8me_s%C3%A9rie_(Debussy%2C_Claude)

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http://www.ibiblio.org/gamelan/audio/index.php?group=Gamelan_Nyai_Saraswati&performance=20090426&style=light&view=audio

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Pianos that play themselves? Yes, they're real! Learn all about them in this episode, and be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Maple_Leaf_Rag_(Joplin%2C_Scott)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Wall_Street_Rag_(Joplin%2C_Scott)

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We predict a Purcell revival! And remember, you heard it here first! 

Youtube for A Far Cry Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMzi6cFsjGQ

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Old_Bachelor%2C_Z.607_(Purcell%2C_Henry)

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Was Adolph Sax a hyperintelligent cat with a passion for instrument invention? It certainly seems like he had nine lives! Find out more in this episode, and be sure to share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Second_Suite_for_Military_Band%2C_Op.28_No.2_(Holst%2C_Gustav)

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You asked for it, and we have answered- here is the story of the magical instrument the Euphonium! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Euphonium_Sonata_(Fine%2C_Elaine)

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https://imslp.org/wiki/Second_Suite_for_Military_Band%2C_Op.28_No.2_(Holst%2C_Gustav)

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As promised, Holst has returned to grace our ears with another suite for band! It's campy, it's cute, and it's here to infect you with ear worms. Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Second_Suite_for_Military_Band%2C_Op.28_No.2_(Holst%2C_Gustav)

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Calling band kids everywhere- we've got a piece just for you! We're taking a looks at Holst's wildly popular First Suite and tackling an ensemble we usually don't see to much of around on the CoffeeHouse- the Concert (or Military) Band!

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Music: 

https://imslp.org/wiki/First_Suite_for_Military_Band%2C_Op.28_No.1_(Holst%2C_Gustav)

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