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Camille Saint-Saëns and the Forbidden Carnival
Saint-Saëns locked away his playful "Carnival of the Animals" for decades, embarrassed that his serious composer friends might discover his musical jokes. This episode reveals the secret suite where each movement captures a different creature through clever melodies and instruments.
February 1, 2026
Frédéric Chopin and the Jar of Polish Earth
Homesick in Paris, young Chopin kept a jar of Polish soil on his desk as he composed music that made the piano sing like a human voice. This episode explores his beautiful nocturnes and how longing for home inspired some of history's most beloved piano music.
February 1, 2026