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Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Clarinet
Explore the versatility of the clarinet in this episode, as it jumps from classical to jazz, imitates animals, and showcases its unique sounds in various musical compositions.
A Whirlwind Tour Through the Woodwinds
Explore the unique characteristics and roles of wind instruments in an orchestra, including the practice of musicians doubling on different instruments.
Our Top 5 Moments From the Bass Clarinet, Underdog of the Orchestra
Explore the often overlooked bass clarinet's role in orchestral music. Discover its unique sound through five notable moments in classical literature.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Felix Mendelssohn, Pt. II
Symphonies, overtures, Songs Without Words, oratorios with words, and one of the greatest violin concertos ever written—tune in this week for Felix Mendelssohn, Part Two!
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Hollywood
What's the music that makes movies magical? This week, tune in for the Hollywood soundtracks behind your favorite films, from the magic of Disney to the galaxies of Star Wars and the mountains of Middle-earth.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Felix Mendelssohn, Pt. I
Felix Mendelssohn was a child prodigy who became one of the great Romantic composers. Drawing on Bach’s counterpoint, Mozart’s grace, and Beethoven’s drama, his music marries Classicism and Romanticism.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
