Classical Break

Holst's 2nd Suite for Band

Take a walk (or a march) the English countryside with Holst.

Schumann's Arabeske and Flower Piece

Schumann writing for love and money.

Mendelssohn's 6th String Quartet, Part II

The end, or a new beginning? Unfortunately, we'll never know.

Mendelssohn's 6th String Quartet, Part I

The death of his beloved sister gave Mendelssohn a glimpse of his own mortality.

Bach's 6th Brandenburg Concerto

A chance to hear one of the greatest pleasures in all of classical music... Viola jokes!

D'Hervelois' La Gracieuse

His life is a mystery, but his music is masterful.

Glinka's Trio Pathetique

If your relationships don't work out, there's always music...

Vivaldi's Double Violin Concerto in A minor

Today, bands have a hit single or album; in Vivaldi's time, it was all about that paper.

Beethoven's Corolian Overture

An ancient story, a flawed man, and a powerful overture.

Albeniz' and Granados' Guitar Pieces

There's something about that guitar sound that makes everything sound so much more Spanish...