Episodes
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George Gershwin and the Rhythm of the Rails
A young Gershwin transforms the clickety-clack of train wheels into one of America’s most famous pieces of music. This episode reveals how everyday sounds inspired “Rhapsody in Blue” and changed classical music forever.
March 5, 2026
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Gustav Holst and the Seven Secret Worlds
A quiet English schoolteacher worked by candlelight, secretly mapping worlds beyond Earth in his revolutionary suite “The Planets.” This episode explores Holst’s cosmic musical journey and how he painted each planet with different orchestral colors.
March 5, 2026
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Gustav Mahler and the Symphony That Swallowed the World
Gustav Mahler believed “a symphony must be like the world” and filled his music with cowbells, birdsong, and folk dances. This episode explores how he transformed a cheerful children’s song into a haunting funeral march.
March 5, 2026
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Hildegard von Bingen and the Living Light
Nearly 900 years ago, a medieval nun named Hildegard saw mysterious visions of golden rivers and spinning wheels of fire that no one else could see. This episode explores how she turned these mystical experiences into some of the oldest music we still have today.
March 5, 2026
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Igor Stravinsky and the Night Music Started a Fight
In 1913, Stravinsky’s new ballet caused the audience to riot, with people shouting and even fighting in the aisles. This episode explores how revolutionary rhythms sparked chaos and introduces the magical Russian Firebird legend.
March 5, 2026