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Bartók’s ‘Concerto for Orchestra’: Exploring the Modernist Orchestral Work That Showcases Different Sections of the Orchestra.

Bartók's 'Concerto for Orchestra': Exploring the Modernist Orchestral Work That Showcases Different Sections of the Orchestra (Lecture begins with a dramatic flourish and a slightly mischievous grin from the lecturer)…

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Prokofiev’s ‘Dance of the Knights’ from Romeo and Juliet: Feeling the Powerful and Foreboding Orchestral Piece.

Prokofiev's 'Dance of the Knights' from Romeo and Juliet: Feeling the Powerful and Foreboding Orchestral Piece (Lecture: Grab your swords and tights – it's time to dance with destiny!) Welcome,…

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Shostakovich’s ‘Symphony No. 5’: Delving into the Complex and Emotionally Charged Symphony Reflecting the Soviet Era.

Shostakovich's 'Symphony No. 5': Delving into the Complex and Emotionally Charged Symphony Reflecting the Soviet Era (A Lecture in Musicological Intrigue & Existential Angst... with a dash of dark humor!)…

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Khachaturian’s ‘Sabre Dance’ from Gayane: Feeling the Energetic and Exhilarating Orchestral Piece.

Khachaturian's 'Sabre Dance' from Gayane: Feeling the Energetic and Exhilarating Orchestral Piece (A Lecture on Controlled Chaos and Musical Mayhem) Welcome, everyone, to today's lecture, where we'll delve into a…

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Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’: Experiencing the Fast and Virtuosic Orchestral Interlude.

Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Flight of the Bumblebee': Experiencing the Fast and Virtuosic Orchestral Interlude (Welcome, esteemed listeners! 🎶 Get comfy, grab your metaphorical honey sticks, and prepare for a whirlwind tour of…

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Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’: Imagining Walking Through an Art Gallery with This Descriptive Piano Suite (or Ravel’s orchestration).

Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition': Imagining Walking Through an Art Gallery with This Descriptive Piano Suite (or Ravel's Orchestration) Welcome, Art Aficionados and Music Mavericks! 🎨 🎵 Today, we're embarking…

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Saint-Saëns’s ‘The Swan’ from The Carnival of the Animals: Enjoying the Graceful and Melodious Cello and Piano Piece.

Saint-Saëns's 'The Swan' from The Carnival of the Animals: Enjoying the Graceful and Melodious Cello and Piano Piece (A Lecture in Appreciation of Elegance) Welcome, my dear audience, to a…

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The Playful Energy of Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’: Following the Musical Tale Narrated with Distinctive Character Themes.

The Playful Energy of Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf': Following the Musical Tale Narrated with Distinctive Character Themes (Lecture Slides Open with a whimsical cartoon of Peter chasing the Wolf,…

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Elgar’s ‘Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1’: Recognizing the Famous Graduation Ceremony Music with Its Grand and Majestic Melody.

Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1': Recognizing the Famous Graduation Ceremony Music with Its Grand and Majestic Melody (Lecture Starts - Cue the triumphant fanfare... or just imagine it!)…

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Bernstein’s ‘Somewhere’ from West Side Story: Savoring the Hopeful and Moving Song from the Iconic Musical.

Bernstein's 'Somewhere' from West Side Story: Savoring the Hopeful and Moving Song from the Iconic Musical (Lecture Hall Ambiance with Soft Lighting and a Virtual Grand Piano Stage Right) (Professor…

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