In an effort to spread some holiday cheer, this week we bring you a holiday special that looks at some beloved carols of the season in a new light. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday time. And you can help spread the cheer by giving this episode a like, and sharing with your friends and family!

Music:

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http://imslp.org/wiki/The_Nutcracker_(suite),_Op.71a_(Tchaikovsky,_Pyotr)

It's getting to be the time of year where sparkling lights adorn green trees set against a background of snow. Join us for a cozy episode this week about Lypunov and his take on Russian Christmas music!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/F%C3%AAtes_de_No%C3%ABl%2C_Op.41_(Lyapunov%2C_Sergey)

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This week we'll restore our minds with beautiful music of the English Restoration period, as composed by Henry Purcell. Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Music_for_the_Funeral_of_Queen_Mary%2C_Z.860_(Purcell%2C_Henry)

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Join us in this week's episode as we travel down to the darkest depths of the orchestra with a look at the bass and a virtuoso of the instrument, Bottesini! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Double_Bass_Concerto_No.2_in_B_minor_(Bottesini%2C_Giovanni)

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We'll learn you a thing or two (or three) about learning music! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_F_major%2C_RV_293_(Vivaldi%2C_Antonio)

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Did you learn music as a child? We certainly hope so, and so do the historical teachers we're looking at today! Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_F_major%2C_RV_293_(Vivaldi%2C_Antonio)

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Happy Autumn, listeners! Join us for a charming romp through this contemplative season through the musical ideal of Edward German! Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Seasons_(German%2C_Edward)

https://imslp.org/wiki/Symphony_No.1_(Mahler%2C_Gustav)

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It's always a night to remember when it's a night at the Proms! This week we'll talk about the history of this iconic concert series. Like, and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Pomp_and_Circumstance_March_No.4%2C_Op.39_No.4_(Elgar%2C_Edward)

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Join us for some Foote notes on the American romantic era this week while we look into the music of Arthur Foote and his Suite in E for String Orchestra. Be sure to Like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Suite_for_String_Orchestra%2C_Op.63_(Foote%2C_Arthur)

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It's time for another dose of music history knowledge, amen! This week we'll learn about the Catholic Mass through the lens of Ockeghem's Missa mi mi. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music

https://imslp.org/wiki/Missa_Mi_mi_(Ockeghem%2C_Johannes)

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