Thu, 21 November 2013
With Thanksgiving just a week away, we take a look at Beethoven's fascinating life and listen to his "Song of Thanksgiving." Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Join Salon97 online:
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Sun, 27 October 2013
This Halloween we celebrate a particularly creepy piece of music--Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. Always a fan favorite!
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Thu, 19 September 2013
Today we explore the world of Johannes Brahms, a very prolific and prominent Romantic era composer. His life was a bit on the dramatic side (as you'll find in this episode) and his intense emotions showed through in his music as well. Join Salon97 online: |
Tue, 27 August 2013
Today we honor the King of Light Music, Eric Coates! Though fairly obscure today, his "By the Sleepy Lagoon" is still the theme music for Desert Island Discs. Take a peek into the life and music of Eric Coates! Join Salon97 online: |
Thu, 25 July 2013
In honor of Salon97's annual American Composers Month, we take a look at the life of trailblazer John Cage. Silence, chance operations, and mushroom hunting, oh my! Join Salon97 online: |
Tue, 28 May 2013
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Rite of Spring's debut, we have a special podcast complete with Stravinsky and Rite of Spring trivia. Don't miss this one! Join Salon97 online: |
Tue, 30 April 2013
We all need to take a moment to relax sometimes. The pieces featured in this month's podcast were selected to help you find a moment of calm. Learn more about beautiful music by Johann Strauss II, Amy Beach, and Frederick Delius. Missed us last month? Hear the podcast of Salon97's visit to the VoiceBox show! Join Salon97 online: |
Tue, 19 February 2013
American composers have been inspired by presidential legacy for generations, and today we explore a few of these regal works. Join Salon97 online: |
Sat, 5 January 2013
We ring in the new year by taking a brief look at the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert, a tradition since 1939. A star-studded and joyous occasion, there are sordid tales too.
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