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Piano Rhapsody

Welcome to the Piano Rhapsody podcast, an amateur's guide to classical piano. This is your entry level guide to sounding intelligent about classical music at a cocktail party. “The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com

238 - 26.2: The Underdog Chronicles (Fanny Mendelssohn)

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238 - 26.2: The Underdog Chronicles (Fanny Mendelssohn)
What was life like for a 19th century female composer? Today, we celebrate a woman who was forced to watch her brother shine from the sidelines for a majority of her career, and what she did to make a name for herself. We discuss Christmas trees, Roman goddesses, and singing queens. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 18min
237 - Melodie, Op 4, No 2 - Fanny Mendelssohn
One of the pieces Fanny published under her own name during her lifetime. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 02min
236 - 26.1: The Underdog Chronicles (CPE Bach)
What's it like being the son of the most influential composer of all time? See how Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach managed to secure his own legacy in the shadow of his father. We discuss wasted college degrees, overenthusiastic monarchs, and Breaking Bad. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 17min
235 - Sonata in B Minor, Mvmt. 1, H132 - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
One of the bricks on the road from Baroque to Classical music. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 02min
234 - Solfeggietto, H220 - CPE Bach
CPE Bach's most famous work. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 01min
233 - 25.3: Grieg, Norway's Musical Hero (Notturno)
Not all of Grieg's works were inspired by the Norwegian countryside. Today we talk about the evening of Grieg's life and one of his works inspired by an Italian night. We discuss May-December relationships, quid pro quo relationships, and nightingales. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 18min
232 - Notturno, Op. 54, No. 4 - Grieg
The song of a nightingale on an Italian evening. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 04min
231 - 25.2: Grieg, Norway's Musical Hero (Nature)
We continue our exploration of Grieg's Lyric Pieces with a duo of nature inspired works. We discuss kissing cousins, seagulls, and hiking. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 16min
230 - Little Bird, Op. 43, No. 4 - Grieg
Sonic mimicry of bird calls. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 02min
229 - Solitary Traveler, Op. 43, No. 2 - Grieg
A hike through the Norwegian countryside. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 01min
228 - 25.1: Grieg, Norway's Musical Hero (Puck)
In a return to form, we reintroduce Grieg to the podcast and discuss the beginnings of how he became an important cultural touchstone for Norway. We discuss Shakespeare, hockey, and nepo babies. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sat, 06 May 2023 - 12min
227 - Puck, Op. 71, No. 3 - Grieg
The tale of a mischievous imp from folklore. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sat, 06 May 2023 - 02min
226 - 24.3: Music in the Time of COVID (Charlotte Botterill)
As a bonus episode, I had the chance to sit down and talk with English composer Charlotte Botterill about her pandemic era work "Isolation." We discuss her inspiration, her methods, and two pieces from the anthology work. Charlotte's Website: https://www.charlottebotterill.com/ Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charbotterill/?hl=en Charlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharBotterill.Composer/ Charlotte's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charbotterill?lang=en Purchase the sheet music for Isolation here: https://payhip.com/CharlotteBotterill Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 28min
225 - The Fragility of Hope (Isolation) - Charlotte Botterill
Hope is a delicate thing, indeed. Charlotte's Website: https://www.charlottebotterill.com/ Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charbotterill/?hl=en Charlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharBotterill.Composer/ Charlotte's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charbotterill?lang=en Purchase the sheet music for Isolation here: https://payhip.com/CharlotteBotterill
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 02min
224 - West Coast Longing (Isolation)- Charlotte Botterill
1960's California Dreamin'. Charlotte's Website: https://www.charlottebotterill.com/ Charlotte's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charbotterill/?hl=en Charlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharBotterill.Composer/ Charlotte's Twitter: https://twitter.com/charbotterill?lang=en Purchase the sheet music for Isolation here: https://payhip.com/CharlotteBotterill
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 01min
223 - 24.2: Music in the Time of COVID (Frederick Viner)
We're continuing our interview series with works by contemporary composers during the time of the pandemic. Today's guest is lauded English composer Frederick Viner. Listen to my interview with Fred featuring his work "Chase." Fred's website: https://frederickviner.com/ Fred's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrederickViner Buy the sheets for Chase: https://www.musicroom.com/frederick-viner-chase-ykm570369751 {physical copy) https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/499986/Product.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2cwuiquTOy66wWTN8OROFs5CXvh9-Ct17fE8yifdgZtZCwkxVAFUnuoVg (digital copy) Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 26min
222 - Chase - Frederick Viner
A catchy piece of pandemic escapism. Fred's website: https://frederickviner.com/ Fred's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrederickViner Buy the sheets for Chase: https://www.musicroom.com/frederick-viner-chase-ykm570369751 {physical copy) https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/499986/Product.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2cwuiquTOy66wWTN8OROFs5CXvh9-Ct17fE8yifdgZtZCwkxVAFUnuoVg (digital copy) Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 01min
221 - 24.1: Music in the Time of COVID (Greg Harradine)
Excited to release this special series of episodes where I talk with contemporary composers about their experiences with writing music during the pandemic. Today's guest is composer Greg Harradine. Listen to my interview with Greg featuring his work "Monomania, or, an Over-Caffeinated Study in Obsession." Greg's website: https://www.gregharradine.com/ Greg's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregHarradineComposer Greg's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gregharradine Buy the sheets for Monomania: https://payhip.com/b/Hb8KX Caledonian Portraits Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBU5TdzJDN8 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 22min
220 - Monomania, or, an Over-Caffeinated Study in Obsession - Greg Harradine
Too many cups of coffee translated into music. Greg's website: https://www.gregharradine.com/ Greg's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GregHarradineComposer Greg's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gregharradine Buy the sheets for Monomania: https://payhip.com/b/Hb8KX Caledonian Portraits Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBU5TdzJDN8 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 01min
219 - 23.4: Parisian Daydreams (Clair de lune)
This is a big one. Today we tackle one of the most beloved musical works of all time. We discuss misbehaved women, Ocean’s Eleven, and hot dogs. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 19min
218 - Clair de lune - Debussy
One of the most beautiful and most famous pieces in the classical music canon. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sat, 18 Mar 2023 - 04min
217 - 23.3: Parisian Daydreams (Ravel)
We dive into a work that may seem morbid upon first glance, but ends up more dreamy than gothic. We discuss killer carnival rides, expulsion, and feisty old women. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 24min
216 - Pavane pour une infante défunte (Pavane for a Dead Princess) - Ravel
An ode to the dance of a dead princess. Not as morbid as it sounds. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 05min
215 - 23.2: Parisian Daydreams (Fauré)
French music is renown for being dreamy, but this is a song about the state of waking up after a dream. We discuss the Tour de France, hunchbacks, and erotic dreams. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 14min
214 - Après un rêve - Fauré
The bitter truth of life after a dream. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 03min
213 - 23.1: Parisian Daydreams (Debussy)
Take an Ambien and join me for a trip through the Parisian dreamscape of Impressionism. This week features two of Debussy's most well known works. We discuss blonde girls, Radiohead, and a very public affair. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 21min
212 - Reverie - Debussy
A Debussy favorite to everyone but the man himself. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 05min
211 - La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) - Debussy
A theme built on the pentatonic scale. One of Debussy's most recorded and well-known works. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 02min
210 - 22.3: Haydn, The Classical Father (Sonata in F Maj - Mvt 3)
This week we hear the chilling campfire tale of Haydn's missing skull. We discuss phrenology, gravedigging, and the creation of light. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 15min
209 - Mvt. 3, Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23 - Haydn
The finale of the sonata marked "presto." Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 02min
208 - 22.2: Haydn, The Classical Father (Sonata in F Maj - Mvt 2)
This week we listen to the softer side of Haydn and hear his life story of rags to riches. We discuss puberty, censorship, and a life changing haircut. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 17min
207 - Mvt. 2, Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23 - Haydn
A piece that clearly laid the groundwork for Chopin's career. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 04min
206 - 22.1: Haydn, The Classical Father (Sonata in F Maj - Mvt 1)
2023 is here and we're going to introduce the second of the three Classical era titans to the podcast. We discuss Patreon, Beethoven's ego, and scaring audiences. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 19min
205 - Mvt. 1, Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23 - Haydn
A light, lively movement in sonata form. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 04min
204 - 21.3: Romanian Dance Hits (Bartok 5 & 6)
We conclude our series with a pair of quick moving folk dances and a discussion of Bartok's final years. We discuss Niagra Falls, unpredictable children, and morbid transitions. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sun, 18 Dec 2022 - 13min
203 - Romanian Polka, No. 5, Romanian Folk Dances - Bartok
A bouncy children's dance. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sun, 18 Dec 2022 - 00min
202 - Fast Dance, No. 6, Romanian Folk Dances - Bartok
The grand finale: two dances for the price of one! Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Sun, 18 Dec 2022 - 01min
201 - 21.2: Romanian Dance Hits (Bartok 3 & 4)
This week, we check out the more expressive, tender moments in Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances. We discuss the Macarena, snake charming, and Indiana Jones. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 12min
200 - In One Spot, No. 3, Romanian Folk Dances - Bartok
A dark flute dance with middle eastern influence. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 01min
199 - Dance from Buscum, No. 4, Romanian Folk Dances - Bartok
An expressive violin melody from the mountains of Romania. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 - 01min
198 - 21.1: Romanian Dance Hits (Bartok 1 & 2)
We celebrate the podcast's 21st series with a group of dances by Hungarian composer Bela Bartok. We discuss Transylvania, phonographs, and horse heads. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 16min
197 - Stick Dance, No. 1, Romanian Folk Dances - Bartok
Strap on your dancing shoes and grab whatever's handy--a stick, a sword, a horse's head, etc. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 01min
196 - Sash Dance, No. 2, Romanian Folk Dances - Bartok
A brief dance set in D Dorian. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 00min
195 - 20.3: Autumn Leaves (Joplin)
How does autumn intersect with the face of the ragtime movement? Well.... We discuss musical cocktails, ice cream, and the Titanic. Mea culpa: Apologies to Paul Newman as I confuse him for Gene Hackman in this episode. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 18min
194 - Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin
The rag that launched a movement and crowned Scott Joplin as the "King of Ragtime." Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 03min
193 - 20.2: Autumn Leaves (Albéniz)
The autumn soundscape is all about falling leaves and gentle gusts of wind. This piece was a precursor to the Impressionist movement that was on the verge of exploding into popularity. We discuss three-handed pianists, marching bands, and how to influence Parisians. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 13min
192 - Autumn, Op. 201, No. 3 - Albéniz
An autumn soundscape of falling leaves and chilly winds, this piece was a precursor to the Parisian Impressionist movement. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 02min
191 - 20.1: Autumn Leaves (Tchaikovsky)
Move over Hot Girl Summer, because it's time for Sad Boy Autumn. We celebrate the turn of the season with Tchaikovsky's bleak October. We discuss pumpkin spice, Twinkies, and nerds. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 18min
190 - October: Autumn Song, Opus 37, No. 10 - Tchaikovsky
"Autumn our poor garden is all falling down, the yellowed leaves are flying in the wind." -Aleksey Tolstoy Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 05min
189 - 19.4: The Return of Burgmüller (Opus 109: 16, 17, 18)
We close out Burgmüller's run on this podcast with the final three etudes of Opus 109. We discuss Napoleon, icing cakes, and showponies. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 20min
188 - Parting, Op. 109, No. 16 - Burgmüller
Etude in octaves and synchronicity. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 01min
187 - March, Op. 109, No. 17 - Burgmüller
Etude in conquering Europe at a brisk pace. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 03min
186 - Spinning Song, Op. 109, No. 18 - Burgmüller
Etude in dizzying passagework. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 02min
185 - 19.3: The Return of Burgmüller (Opus 109: 12, 13, 15)
We welcome October with a trio of Burgmüller etudes that elicit fear. We discuss the $20k Pyramid, nightmares, and waltzing ghosts. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 20min
184 - Awakening in the Woods, Op. 109, No. 12 - Burgmüller
Etude in octave playing. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 01min
183 - The Storm, Op. 109, No. 13 - Burgmüller
Etude in balance and passagework. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 01min
182 - Sylphs, Op. 109, No. 15 - Burgmüller
Etude in developing a light touch. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 01min
181 - 19.2: The Return of Burgmüller (Opus 109: 9, 10, 11)
Today we take a look at a trio of Burgmuller etudes that tell the story of a typical day. We discuss goblins, bumblebees, and Peter Gabriel. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 19min
180 - Morning Bell, Op. 109, No. 9 - Burgmüller
Etude in multioctave leaps. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 01min
179 - Velocity, Op. 109, No. 10 - Burgmüller
Etude in passagework. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 01min
178 - Serenade, Op. 109, No. 11 - Burgmüller
Etude in ornamented melodies. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 01min
177 - 19.1: The Return of Burgmüller (Opus 109: 2, 5, 8)
Our buddy Burgmüller returns to the podcast with his bigger and better collection of etudes. We discuss ladders, ping pong, and prehistoric music. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 21min
176 - The Pearls, Op. 109, No. 2 - Burgmüller
Etude in right hand scale playing. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 01min
175 - The Spring, Op. 109, No. 5 - Burgmüller
Etude in drawing out a melody from excess. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 02min
174 - Agitato, Op. 109, No. 8 - Burgmüller
Etude in left and right hand synchronicity. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 01min
173 - 18.4: Mendelssohn Forgot the Lyrics (Venetian Boat Songs)
We close out our series on Mendelssohn with the origin story of the barcarolle and two fine examples of the genre. We discuss Uber, opera, and late-night gondola rides. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 18min
172 - Song Without Words, Op. 30, No. 6 - Mendelssohn
Because one barcarolle wasn't enough... Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 03min
171 - Song Without Words, Op. 19, No. 6 - Mendelssohn
Music to a late-night Venetian canal trip. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 02min
170 - 18.3: Mendelssohn Forgot the Lyrics (Op. 30, No. 1)
Today, we explore one of the more robust songs and take a major tangent involving wedding history. We discuss The Beatles, exploding birds, and multiple climaxing. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 16min
169 - Songs Without Words, Op. 30, No. 1 - Mendelssohn
Andante espressivo in Eb Major. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 - 04min
168 - 18.2: Mendelssohn Forgot the Lyrics (O19N2 & O102N2)
We continue our exploration of the songs without words with a two-for-one episode. We discuss Grimm fairy tales, poor segues, and triumphant war cries. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 16min
167 - Songs Without Words, Op. 19, No. 2 - Mendelssohn
Andante Espressivo in A Minor. The Big Bad Wolf of the SWW. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 02min
166 - Songs Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2 - Mendelssohn
Adagio in D Major. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 02min
165 - 18.1: Mendelssohn Forgot the Lyrics (Op. 19, No. 1)
We jump ahead to the Romantic period to welcome another new composer to the podcast, Mr. Felix Mendelssohn, and his greatest contribution to the piano, his Songs Without Words. We discuss The Rolling Stones, Stephen Colbert, and sibling ghostwriting. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 19min
164 - Songs Without Words, Opus 19, No. 1 - Mendelssohn
The last thing Stephen Colbert wants to hear before he dies. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 03min
163 - 17.4: Mozart's Greatest Hits (Rondo Alla Turca)
In a more somber episode than usual, we conclude our visit with Mozart and explore one of his most well-recognized works. We discuss what war isn’t good for, begging your friends for money, and coming to terms with death. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 20min
162 - Rondo Alla Turca, Sonata in A Major, Mvt 3, K. 331 - Mozart
A rondo with unusual form: ABCBAB. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 03min
161 - 17.3: Mozart's Greatest Hits (Facile Sonata Mvt 3)
We've made it to the energetic finale of Mozart's most well-known piano sonata. We discuss Mozart's ideal woman, lavish expenses, and spill some Viennese tea. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 17min
160 - Sonata in C Major, Mvt 3, K. 545 - Mozart
The third finale movement of Mozart's 16th piano sonata. C Major, the key of children playing tag. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 01min
159 - 17.2: Mozart's Greatest Hits (Facile Sonata Mvt 2)
While it may not be the hit single off of Mozart's famous Sonata in C Major, this is still a worthy track to learn and holds the emotional centerpiece for the work. We discuss workplace toxicity, pop music, and kicking arse. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 - 20min
158 - Sonata in C Major, Mvt 2, K. 545 - Mozart
The second movement of the Facile Sonata in Rondo form of ABACA. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 - 03min
157 - 17.1: Mozart's Greatest Hits (Facile Sonata Mvt 1)
This is a standard for many intermediate piano students and one of the most recognized pieces of piano literature. Today we take a look at the sonata form of movement #1. We discuss brides, Bugs Bunny, and being frightened of children. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 22min
156 - Sonata In C Major, Mvt 1, K. 545 - Mozart
One of the most famous melodies in the world of classical music from Mozart's "Facile Sonata." Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 02min
155 - 16.4: Hear the Rainbow (Indigo)
We close out the series on color and music with the most mysterious and least discussed color of all: indigo. We discuss Ringo, Wayne's World, and third eyes. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 18min
154 - Impressions on Indigo - Kevin Olson
Deep, intuitive, spiritual. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 04min
153 - 16.3: Hear the Rainbow (Green)
Come discuss the serenity of the color green with my green in the face COVID inflicted self. We discuss the Mona Lisa, M&Ms, and beer. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 15min
152 - Impressions on Green - Kevin Olson
Balanced, compassionate, soothing, relaxed. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 03min
151 - 16.2: Hear the Rainbow (Red)
Today we explore the fiery passion of the most eye-catching color in the spectrum: RED. We discuss communism, Superman, and the antichrist. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 16min
150 - Impressions on Red - Kevin Olson
Energetic, powerful, assertive, passionate. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 02min
149 - 16.1: Hear the Rainbow (Blue)
Today we begin to explore the intersection between color and sound with a dive into the vast ocean of all things blue. We discuss synesthesia, phlegm, and Cookie Monster. (And I fail Roy G Biv. Sorry, Green) Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 20min
148 - Impressions on Blue - Kevin Olson
Peaceful, calming, serene, introspective. Sheet Music: https://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Color-Kevin-Olson/dp/1619280396/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=impressions+on+color+kevin+olson&qid=1654578466&sprefix=impressions+on+color%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1 Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 02min
147 - 15.4: Chopin: A Man Of Many Moods (Preludes 6 & 7)
We close out the series on Chopin preludes with a nostalgic pair reflecting the theme of homesickness. We discuss the cello, sad cakes, and perfume. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 25 May 2022 - 13min
146 - "Tolling Bells," Op. 28, No. 6, Prelude in B Minor - Chopin
Chopin's Mood: Wistful and homesick. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 25 May 2022 - 01min
145 - "The Polish Dancer," Op. 28, No. 7, Prelude in A Major - Chopin [ENCORE]
Chopin's Mood: Delicate. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Wed, 25 May 2022 - 01min
144 - 15.3: Chopin: A Man of Many Moods (Preludes 14 & 15)
Today's pair of preludes, including the famous Raindrop, both share a weather related theme. We discuss Christopher Robin, dark souls, and Florida. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 17 May 2022 - 23min
143 - "Stormy Sea," Op. 28, No. 14, Prelude In E - Flat Minor - Chopin
Chopin's Mood: Erratic and agitated. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 17 May 2022 - 00min
142 - "Raindrop," Op. 28, No. 15, Prelude In D-flat Major - Chopin
Chopin's Mood: Beautiful despair. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 17 May 2022 - 05min
141 - 15.2: Chopin: A Man of Many Moods (Preludes 9 & 20)
It's an episode of solemn contemplation featuring both of Chopin's hymnic preludes. We discuss cymbals, Mufasa, and getting over your ex. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 10 May 2022 - 17min
140 - "Visions," Op. 28, No. 9, Prelude in E Major - Chopin
Chopin's Mood: Grandiose pride. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 10 May 2022 - 02min
139 - "Funeral March," Op. 28, No. 20, Prelude In C Minor - Chopin
Chopin's Mood: Lamenting a lost love. Twitter: @PianoRhapsody Email: pianorhapsodypodcast@gmail.com Find PianoRhapsody on SoundCloud for this recording and more!
Tue, 10 May 2022 - 01min

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