It's fair to say some wonderful musical moments have come out of the Worlds Fairs. We're honing in on the Expo 58 this week to look at a very interesting modern piece, so join us at the Fair!

Music:

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

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Join us to look into one of the more diabolical musicians we've brought to the show, and stick around look hear some of his truly glorious music with the piece Tristis est anima mea from the Responsories for Holy Week.

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Tristis_est_anima_mea_(Gesualdo%2C_Carlo)

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This week we're looking at the teacher who shaped modern American music. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert)

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Copland has so cemented himself as an American music figure that he was commonly referred to as "the Dean of American Music"- find out more in this weeks episode, and be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(Alink%2C_Bert)

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It's time to bring Ravel back into our lives, along with a fictional dead princess. Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane_pour_une_infante_d%C3%A9funte%2C_M.19_(Ravel%2C_Maurice)

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Step right up for the great history of The Sousa Band! Be sure to like, and share with a friend. 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Stars_and_Stripes_Forever_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

https://imslp.org/wiki/Hands_Across_the_Sea_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Honored_Dead_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip)

Happy (late) April Fools! We're honoring our tradition of letting you hear some of our shenanigans that take place behind the scenes. We hope you laugh along with us, and please share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Trio_Sonata_in_D_minor,_RV_63_(Vivaldi,_Antonio)

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Our March madness is coming to an end with our final La Folia variation, but there's a secret OTHER variation as well! Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Rhapsodie_espagnole,_S.254_(Liszt,_Franz)

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The (March) madness continues here on the CoffeHouse with MORE La Folia variations for you! We hope you enjoy this rendition from the classical era this week. Be sure to like and share with a friend! 

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/12_Variations_%C3%BCber_die_Folie_d%27Espagne,_Wq.118/9_(H.263)_(Bach,_Carl_Philipp_Emanuel)

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No, we're not mad! This is yet ANOTHER La Folia theme and variations, this time from Corelli. Be sure to like and share with a friend!

Music:

https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Sonata_in_D_minor_'La_Folia'%2C_Op.5_No.12_(Corelli%2C_Arcangelo)

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