Classical Break
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Corelli's 11th Trio Sonata From His Op. 2
Corelli set the gold standard for a few genres, including the trio sonata.
Cambini's 1st Wind Quintet
Believe what you want about his life, Cambini's music is interesting enough.
Schumann's Kreisleriana, Part III
Music is above all about communication, something Schumann understood well.
Schumann's Kreisleriana, Part II
Two character might hold the key to Schumann's state of mind
Schumann's Kreisleriana, Part I
Schumann's love of literature and love of music collide in a kaleidoscope of shifting moods.
Prokofiev's 7th Piano Sonata
Pent up feelings and a hidden message in the middle of very dangerous times for Prokofiev and Russian music.
Fauré's Prelude to Pénélope
Fauré may not have gotten recognition for his opera, but he excelled at it nonetheless.
Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, Part II
The jolliest piece he ever wrote sure gave Mendelssohn a lot of headaches.
Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony, Part I
Sunshine, beautiful architecture, wonderful music–who wouldn't fall in love with Italy? Mendelssohn sure did.
Mozart's Adagio for Solo Piano
The highs and lows of one of history's greatest composers (he even makes the low points sound beautiful).