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Dvořák – Violin concerto

Dvořák – Violin concerto

The only violin concerto by the great bohemian composer Antonín Dvořák was written in 1879 and cut its place out in the repertoire, especially because of its melodic lines, its folk references, and its sparkly finale

Liszt – Faust Symphony

Liszt – Faust Symphony

Franz Liszt’s interest in Goethe’s Faust was prompted by an illustrious mediation, that of Hector Berlioz, who dedicated his Damnation de Faust to Listz in 1846. The favor was returned by Liszt who dedicated to Berlioz the Faust Symphony.

Ravel – Mother Goose Suite (Ma Mère l’Oye) [ANALYSIS]

Ravel – Mother Goose Suite (Ma Mère l’Oye) [ANALYSIS]

5 pieces for children turned into one of the most elegant orchestral suites: Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite (Ma mère l’Oye). In this episode, after a bit of introduction, I’ll dive into the first 2 movements: the Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty and Little Tom Thumb.

Conducting Pills

A FREE video series with an analysis of structure, phrasing, and, of course, conducting tips of repertoire works: from Mozart to Brahms, from Beethoven to Debussy. A new episode every week!