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10 Scary-Good Performances of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue
Explore the Classical California Ultimate Playlist's blog series, featuring awe-inspiring performances of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor on various instruments, from organ to glass harp.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Organ
Tune in for a special Halloween edition of Saturday Morning Car Tunes featuring the spookiest instrument, the organ! Enjoy works by Bach, Widor, Saint-Saëns, and a surprise from Phantom of the Opera.
The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”
Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Oratorio
An Oreo-whattio? This morning, an oration more communal than chocolate creme-filled cookies. Bach, Handel, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kanye West all have something to say about opera's little brother.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Xylophone
It's extraordinary! It's expressive! It's exciting! Today, the xylophone strikes a pose.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Countertenor
Who's the guy that sings really high? They aren't the tenors. This week, we're going over the counter.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Bass
Who lives in the basement? No treble? To the window and to the wall, no one gets lower than the bass. Russian choral music, Pentatonix, and the Grinch all show up today.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
