Edgard Varèse is one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century and was called "The stratospheric Colossus of Sound." He lived life with intensity and composed the same way. Varèse lived most of his composing life in New York City and made music out of the compelling cacophony of NYC street noises: sirens, firetrucks, river sounds, fogh ... Show More
Feb 2024
FLUTE STORIES - Friedrich Kuhlau's Arietta and Variations on a Theme of Mozart
<p>Fredrich Kuhlau (1786–1832) was a Danish composer of the late Classical and early Romantic periods who wrote prodigiously for the flute. The final movement of his Fantasie for Solo Flute in D major, "Arietta and Variations" is charming, virtuosic, and fun! The aria ... Show More
10m 15s
Jan 2018
30 – Franz Kafka's America
Franz Kafka’s first, and least-finished, novel is an imaginary journey around the USA (a country he never visited). Written in 1912, it’s a fantasy of America at a time when seemed, to Europeans at least, to be the most futuristic (and mysterious) place on Earth. Kafka’s fascinat ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2022
Franz Liszt: Hungarian pianist and painter in sound
A proud Hungarian by birth, Franz Liszt was a pioneer both in his piano playing and in his compositions. He was also the nearest thing to a rock star that classical music had in the 19th century. Fans would reportedly swarm over him, try and grab his gloves, even smoke his discar ... Show More
40m 29s
Dec 2019
The Best of Classical Music - Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin... Classical Music Piano Playlist Mix
Hello. If the podcast was helpful for you, I ask you to give some money to a charity. I truly believe we can make a better world with less cynicism and egoism. You can handle several days without coffee. However, that money REALLY can help. Even a few dollars.Where to send and ho ... Show More
3h 28m
<p> </p><p>Dans le podcast "Ton bac de français avec Anissa", on te propose de réviser 12 oeuvres littéraires au programme !</p><p>Après avoir écouté cet épisode, tu en sauras plus sur l'auteur, le contexte historique et littéraire, les grandes thématiques sans oublier la "p ... Show More
