Maria Theresia von Paradis Lost and Found
How Maria Theresia von Paradis overcame the odds after losing her eyesight to become a musician and composer in 1700's Vienna. And how her lost works haven't stopped her from…
Die Fledermaus? At A Halloween Concert?
If you're familiar with the famous waltzes of Johann Strauss II (think "The Blue Danube"), you might be asking yourself, why on earth are we performing the overture from Die…
9 Interesting Facts About Mendelssohn’s “The Hebrides”
When thinking of nature-inspired classical music, pieces inspired by flowers, rivers, trees, birds, seasons, and beautiful scenery definitely fit the bill. You may think of everything from Vivaldi's The Four…