Classical Break
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Holst’s The Planets, Part III
The mysterious and awe-inspiring finale to a piece about the mysterious and awe-inspiring heavens.
Holst’s The Planets, Part II
A famous composer who would've rather been a complete failure (but we're glad he wasn't!).
Holst’s The Planets, Part I
Holst uses the planets as a springboard for his own musical trips into outer space.
Gerson’s Overture in D Major
Being an amateur doesn't have to be a bad thing, as Gerson proves here.
Vivaldi’s 12th Trio Sonata
A young composer tries to break through with his own twist on familiar themes.
Ravel’s 2nd Violin Sonata
A bit of the blues from a composer who wasn't afraid to mix things up.
Chopin’s Barcarolle
An eventful trip down a Venetian canal with a master of the piano.
Beethoven’s 1st Piano Sonata, Part II
Beethoven and Haydn, two giants who respected each other but didn't always get along.
Beethoven’s 1st Piano Sonata, Part I
The first of many groundbreaking sonatas for a rapidly changing instrument.