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Your Classical Break, a chance to listen to and learn about classical music in short daily segments
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Friday Mar 31, 2017
Friday Mar 31, 2017
In celebration of the father of the string quartet's birthday, one of Papa Haydn's most celebrated quartets.
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
Two unconventional takes on popular dance forms by two controversial composers.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Debussy looks forwards and backwards at the same time in his Sonata for Cello and Piano.
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Reicha shows off his ear for writing woodwind music in the second half of his 7th wind quintet.
Monday Mar 27, 2017
Friday Mar 24, 2017
Friday Mar 24, 2017
He may have complained about writing it, but Mozart still put together a great flute quartet.
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
Did Paganini sell his soul to the Devil in exchange for his otherworldly talent? It sure sounds like he did in his Variations on I Palpiti.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
Wednesday Mar 22, 2017
The first work Elgar said he was truly satisfied with, his Serenade for Strings.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2017
Tuesday Mar 21, 2017
Celebrating Bach's birthday with one of his classic Brandenburg Concertos.
Monday Mar 20, 2017
Monday Mar 20, 2017
4 pieces for piano by a contemplative, nostalic Brahms in the twilight of his career.