The overture from The Bartered Bride is a thrilling romp which sets the mood for the comedy (and, arguably, the entire tradition of Czech classical music) to follow.
Read MoreThe compelling drama of Leonore Overture No. 3 has earned it a life of its own in the concert hall.
Read MoreFelix Mendelssohn wrote a letter to his mother catching her up on some recent news:
Read MoreYou want to know how it went with my overture for Ruy Blas? Funny story...
Beethoven was unmatched in the musical portrayal of complex heroic characters.
Read MoreThe comic plots and infectious melodies of operetta were a natural fit for Johann Strauss, Jr., whose polkas and waltzes had been delighting Viennese audiences for years.
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