Classical Break

Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Festival Overture

Rimsky-Korsakov takes us back to the raucous, almost pagan Easter celebrations of his childhood.

Mozart's Dissonance Quartet, Part II

Even with the strange opening behind us, Mozart still has a few surprises in store.

Mozart's Dissonance Quartet, Part I

"If Mozart wrote it, he must have meant it." But his publishers weren't too sure...

Muffat's Sonata in G Minor

An international man of mystery's tribute to Italian music.

Holst's First Suite For Military Band

Unsatisfied with the music available for band, Holst decides to write his own.

Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony, Part III

The triumphant party after the funeral.

Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony, Part II

Who died? We're not sure, but he had a hell of a funeral.

Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony, Part I

A groundbreaking start to a groundbreaking symphony by a groundbreaking composer.

Bach's Italian Concerto

It's neither Italian, nor really a concerto, but it's a masterpiece nonetheless.

Brahms' Tragic Overture

A "serious" composer writes a serious and dramatic overture