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…
Young Johannes Brahms looked like he’d slept in a haystack, but he was a master at hiding secrets. This episode reveals the hidden melody he tucked inside his famous Lullaby — a…
Duration: 23 minutes | Composer: Maurice Ravel A French composer who collected tiny clockwork toys and miniature treasures created one of the most famous piano pieces ever written. This episode explores how…
Duration: 28 minutes | Composer: George Gershwin 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…
