Beethoven 101, Part 2 of 4: “Sinfonia Eroica”
Learn the circumstances behind Beethoven’s ‘Sinfonia Eroica,’ including the story behind the title and the beginning of a new symphonic style. →
World War I & Classical Music
On the centenary of World War I, learn about the war through a unique lens: through the era’s classical compositions. →
Beethoven 101, Part 1 of 4
Family pressures, escalating deafness, and a costly custody battle: learn the events that infused Beethoven’s works with such powerful emotion. →
The Future of Classical Music
Is classical music becoming obsolete? The Diane Rehm Show examines the state of classical music today. →
A Day In the Life
How did the great composers spend their time? Spoiler alert: Mozart didn’t sleep much. →
Tchaikovsky 101, Part 4 of 4: Symphony No. 6
Tchaikovsky led the premiere of this masterpiece just nine days before his death — a death which continues to stir debate. →
World Cup of Classical Music: Germany vs. Argentina
Celebrate the World Cup with Classical 101, Germany and Argentina editions. →
Honoring Lorin Maazel, 1930 – 2014
WDAV honors the work of renowned conductor Lorin Maazel. →
Tchaikovsky 101, Part 3 of 4: The Nutcracker
Learn about the piece’s composition and the reason Tchaikovsky found solace in the character of Clara. →
How To Read Music
A 5-minute introduction to reading music, courtesy of TED-Ed →
How Handel’s ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ Premiered with a Bang
The work’s premiere is a story of disagreements, bonfires, and… a lot of traffic. →
Where the World Cup & Classical Meet
The worlds of classical and soccer? Not so far apart. →