Tag: spring
Aaron Copland and the Sound of Wide Open Spaces
Growing up in a cramped Brooklyn apartment, Aaron Copland dreamed of wide open spaces and invented music that sounds like the American frontier. This episode explores how he used big jumps between notes to paint vast landscapes in sound.
February 1, 2026
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.
February 1, 2026