Classical Composers is a podcast all about classical music! From Bernstein to Bach, Copland to Chopin, sonatas to symphonies, this covers everything classical music!
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This is arguably Chopin’s most famous piece. In this episode, we listen to a recording of it on an 1851 Erard piano, and discuss the characteristics of a nocturne. The elements are: Minor 3, pedal, and trill with pedal.
The string section is a very beautiful section of the orchestra. In this video, we cover the four main stringed instruments: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Learn all about how the piano works, and the history of the piano! Note why it’s a common beginners instrument and the skills needed to play it. The piano is actually a very common instrument found in many places!