A staple of symphonic repertoire and a great intro to Beethoven.
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, “Eroica”
Great way into the composer who bridged the gap between classical and jazz.
Piano Concerto (Gershwin, George)
Featured in media quite a bit and for good reason. Most prominently featured in the 1979 film, "Manhattan"
Rhapsody in Blue - song and lyrics by George Gershwin ...
A controversial recording of a great piano concerto, performed by an equally controversial pianist whose take on a Bach fugue is floating in the great void of space onboard the Voyager 2 in the Golden Record. You'll hear why I believe this is one of ...
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
One of the most intense pieces in classical repertoire. The reasons for its creation match its macabre feel.
A revolutionary piece that is a fusion of both a concerto and a symphony. A beautiful way to hear what the viola is capable of as well.
Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K.364∕320d (Mozart ...
A very controversial piece that destroyed a brand new opera house in Moscow the night of it's premiere. A piece very ahead of its time that inspired many composers of our time. A very prominent example is John Williams who used the piece as inspirati...
