Classical Classroom
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsThere is a rumor going around that classical music is hoity toity. At Classical Classroom, we beg to differ. Come learn with classical music newbie Dacia Clay and the music experts she invites into the Classical Classroom.
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Classical Classroom, Episode 38: Stringed Life – on being a quartet, with Enso String Quartet
February 14, 2014 22:15 - 28 minutes - 46.3 MBThe Grammy-nominated Enso String Quartet puts the "class" in this episode of Classical Classroom. We discuss where string quartets come from, why the instruments in a quartet go together so well, what sets Enso apart from other string quartets, and what it's like to play live (which apparently sometimes includes hitting yourself in the face and dancing to get away from bees). Audio production by Todd “Todd Terrific” Hulslander with a few carefully-worded complaints from Dacia Clay. Music...
Classical Classroom, Episode 37: George Heathco on Louis Andriessen and Alt-Classical
February 07, 2014 21:38 - 37 minutes - 61.3 MBLouis Andriessen is one of the most important contemporary composers you’ve (probably) never heard of. His work isn’t widely played because he’s written many pieces for varieties of ensembles that don’t exist. In fact, specially created ensembles have sprung up because of Andriessen’s pieces, including the famous British ensemble, Icebreaker. Guitarist, composer, and co-founder of Liminal Space Contemporary Music Ensemble, George Heathco, teaches us all about Andriessen and his contributions...
Classical Classroom, Episode 36: Catherine Lu welcomes the Year of the Horse with the Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto
January 30, 2014 23:18 - 31 minutes - 52.3 MBThe Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto was written by two Chinese composers, Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, in 1959. In honor of Chinese New Year – which begins 1/31 – Houston Public Media's Catherine Lu has come back to the Classroom to teach us all about this gorgeous piece, which was based on possibly the most tragic opera ever. Audio production by Todd “??” Hulslander with ??????? by Dacia Clay. Music in this episode: – Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao – viol...
Classical Classroom Research Presentation: Classical Music Rivalries!
January 18, 2014 00:46 - 11 minutes - 18.3 MBAre you ready to rumble?? Because these classical composers and musicians are. In this Classical Classroom short, learn all about how rivalries between musicians go back as far as music does, and how music is better for it. Audio production by Todd “Mr. T” Hulslander, with a mean left hook from Dacia Clay and jabs by MusicLab intern, Daniel Webbon. Music used in this episode includes: – “Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)” by Bill Conti from the Rocky soundtrack – “Lithium” by Nirvana ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 35: Percussionist Craig Hauschildt gets fresh with Golijov’s “Ayre”
January 10, 2014 23:37 - 32 minutes - 53.8 MBOsvaldo Golijov's "Ayre" – an amazing exercise in contrasts – is unlike any other piece you've ever heard on Classical Classroom. In fact, is it classical music?? Percussionist Craig Hauschildt (who works for a group called Da Camera that brings tons of classical music to Houston) answers that question, plus, we both try and fail at pronouncing a lot of words. Audio production by Todd “Trouble” Hulslander, with snacking and oversight by Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode: – Ayre (2...
Classical Classroom, Episode 34: Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis with Keith Weber
December 20, 2013 20:50 - 36 minutes - 60.1 MBIn honor of Beethoven's 240-something birthday, Keith Weber, Grammy-nominated Producer, Director of Music and Organist at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston, and Artistic Director of Grace Song, Inc., talks about just who this "Beethoven" guy was, why he was officially excused from having manners at parties, and all about his "Missa Solemnis" mass. Audio production by Todd “Todd Rundgren” Hulslander without a lick of help from Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode: – Ludwig ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 33: Cracking “The Nutcracker” with Michael Remson and Shelly Power
December 10, 2013 23:03 - 34 minutes - 57.1 MBWe all know The Nutcracker, right? Wrong! In this episode of Classical Classroom, Shelly Power (director, Houston Ballet Academy) and Michael Remson (executive director, American Festival of the Arts) blow your minds with the history of the ballet and a behind-the-scenes look at the massive undertaking that putting on the show entails every year. Audio production by Todd “Pas de Todd” Hulslander with sugarplum fairies dancing in her head by Dacia Clay. The Nutcracker: – Score by Pyotr ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 32: The Making of Handel’s Messiah with Robert Simpson
December 04, 2013 23:21 - 34 minutes - 40.5 MBHandel's Messiah is a beloved Christmas favorite. But, as Robert Simpson, founder and artistic director of Houston Chamber Choir, tells us, it is oh-so-much more than the "Hallelujah" chorus. Like, 250 pages more. All of which we cover in this half-hour episode. Just kidding! Audio production by Todd “Jolly Old Saint Toddolas” Hulslander with stockings hung by the mixing board by Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode: – George Frideric Handel, Messiah, HWV 56 For more about the Hous...
Classical Classroom, Episode 31: The Music of Hanukkah (Chanuka? Hanuka?) with Cantor Benjamin Matis
November 27, 2013 19:12 - 30 minutes - 50.6 MBHappy Thanksgivukkah everyone! That’s right: the Julian and the Hebrew calendars have aligned this year to create a day even more amazing than Hanukkah and more delicious than Thanksgiving. There won’t be another until the year 79811! To honor this rare occasion, Cantor Benjamin Matis of the Shelter Rock Jewish Centerin Roslyn, New York in Long Island schools us on the history and music of Hanukkah. Audio production by Todd “Toddfurky” Hulslander with a side of help and gravy from Dacia Cl...
Classical Classroom, Episode 30: The Rite of Spring in Fall with Ana Maria Otamendi
November 22, 2013 23:22 - 34 minutes - 55.9 MBIgor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring was so revolutionary that its alien sounds literally incited a riot at its premiere. Dr. Ana María Otamendi, Venezuelan pianist and professor at the University of Houston tells us why! And btw, we are aware that it’s Fall. But we don’t even care! Audio production by Todd “Travesty” Hulslander with aspersions cast by Dacia Clay. Music in this episode: Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring Check out Ana Maria’s performance of her arrangement of The Rit...
Classical Classroom, Episode 29: Wesley Horner on the intimate conversation of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony
November 15, 2013 21:33 - 22 minutes - 37.2 MBBeethoven's 7th Symphony (Yes! We finally talk about Beethoven!) is one of independent producer, author, documentary filmmaker, and Peabody Award-winner, Wesley Horner's favorite pieces of music. In this episode, Wes takes us on an emotional journey through this masterful musical conversation. Caution: you may want to dance or weep – or dance and weep – when you listen to this. Audio production by Todd "Toddtastic" Hulslander with deep, brooding glances from Dacia Clay. Music we ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 28: Tchaikovsky’s musical biography, “Pathetique” – harbinger of doom?
November 08, 2013 22:38 - 36 minutes - 59.7 MBWas Tchaikovsky’s Symphony VI (aka “Pathetique”, aka “Suicide Symphony”) a suicide note or did he die of cholera, per the Official Word? You decide after this intweeging lesson with clarinetist and Shepherd School of Music Professor of Music, Michael Webster! Audio production by Todd “Toddsy Woddsy” Hulslander with roof raising by Dacia Clay. All music used in this episode was played by the Houston Youth Symphony, of which Prof. Webster is the Artistic Director and Conductor. Like what y...
Classical Classroom, Episode 27: The Miseducation of Dacia Clay – midterm exam!
November 01, 2013 22:03 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MB1, 2…1, 2 this is just a test… A classical music test! In this episode, Professor St. John Flynn gives Dacia an oral examination of terms she's (supposedly) learned in the last 26 episodes of Classical Classroom. Has she learned anything?? It's nail-biter! Audio production by Todd “Totes” Hulslander with late night cramming and pizza consumption by Dacia Clay.
Classical Classroom, Episode 26: Ragging on Chopin with Richard Dowling
October 25, 2013 22:13 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MBConcert pianist and entrepreneur Richard Dowling illuminates some of Chopin’s pieces by “ragging” them on the piano. It’s a lesson in classical music and ragtime all rolled up in one, topped with live performances, and served with a side of fries. Music in this episode includes live performances by Richard Dowling of: Frederic Chopin, Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 Ethan Uslan, Chopin’s Knocked Urn Frederic Chopin, “Revolutionary” Etude in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 Joseph Lamb, ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 25(!): Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, Aaron Copland, and Igor Stravinsky – a creepy roundtable
October 18, 2013 22:37 - 21 minutes - 34.9 MBLeonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, Aaron Copland, and Igor Stravinsky join us – from the Afterlife! – for this special Halloween edition of the Classical Classroom. Learn about these giants of classical music in a way never before possible, in this roundtable discussion. Audio production by Todd “TODD!!!” Hulslander with terrifyingly good assistance from Dacia Clay. Music in this episode includes: – Igor Stravinsky, the Rite of Spring (opening sections) – Purity Ring’s “Fineshrine” fro...
Classical Classroom, Episode 24: You do what for a living?! Chamber music with WindSync wind quintet
October 11, 2013 18:41 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBChamber music, performing live as a group, and how movement informs music! In this episode, WindSync wind quintet talk about all of those things and about life as a touring group. Hotel rooms are trashed (okay, not really)! Miley Cyrus is discussed (very probably)! WindSync gets schooled by tango (definitely)! Audio production by Todd “Ermahgerd” Hulslander with “help” from Dacia Clay. For more about WindSync, go to www.windsync.org. For more about Classical Classroom, go to www.classi...
Classical Classroom Research Presentation: The mysterious mystery of Mozart’s death
October 04, 2013 22:36 - 7 minutes - 7.92 MBMozart's death is still so mysterious over two centuries later, that we couldn't help but do a Research Presentation about it. In this short, Dacia explores why his death is an unsolved mystery, and why we're still so fascinated by it. Intweeged? Hit play to find out more! Music used in this episode includes: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s… La clemenza di Tito, K. 621 Requiem Mass in D minor K. 626 Introitus: Requiem aeternam Sequentia: Lacrimosa dies illa Communio: Lux aeterna...
Classical Classroom, Episode 23: Bach’s materials – the world inside an Invention with Kurt Stallmann
September 20, 2013 23:20 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBBach's Invention No. 1 contains an entire universe of music as we learn in this episode with Kurt Stallmann, Associate Professor of Music at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music. It gets metaphysical up in here, you guys. Audio production by Todd “Birthday Boy” Hulslander, with happy claps of approval by Dacia Clay. Music in this episode includes: – Johann Sebastian Bach, Invention No. 1 in C Major (from his Inventions and Sinfonias BWV 772–801, aka the Two- and Three-Part Inven...
Classical Classroom, Episode 22: Classical music is hilarious! With Ira J. Black
September 13, 2013 22:35 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBClassical music is seriously funny. Iconoclast Emeritus, professor, and former classical announcer Ira J. Black talks all about just how funny serious classical music can be. There are surprises, Dudley Moore, and um…more in our most hilarious episode yet. Audio production by Todd “Tootsie” Hulslander with reassuring winks and nods from Dacia Clay. Music in this episode includes: – Haydn’s “Surprise Symphony”
Classical Classroom, Episode 21: Joel Luks on the fierce and foxy flute
September 06, 2013 22:48 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBAll about the flute!! Joel Luks, CultureMap Houston editorial staffer and columnist, and classically trained flutist, teaches all about the history and surprising range of the dainty, lovely, badass, whale-sound-making, beatboxing flute. He takes us from "Carmen" to Mario Brothers (and a few other places in between). Audio production by Todd “Big Head Todd” Hulslander with positive affirmations by Dacia Clay. Warning: This episode contains a few naughty words. Music used in this episod...
Classical Classroom, Episode 20: Pt 2 of 2! Nixon in China & John Adams & minimalist opera (oh my!) with Michael Remson
August 30, 2013 21:25 - 28 minutes - 33.4 MBHear the second part of our conversation with composer, author, educator, and Executive Director of the American Festival for the Arts, Dr. Michael Remson, about John Adams'minimalist opera, Nixon in China! In this episode: Act 2, wherein we meet the ladies. You don't want to miss Mme. Mao yelling, opera-style. Audio production by Todd “the Toddler” Hulslander, with management oversight by Mr. Torey Malatia. JK! It was Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: – John Adams, Nixo...
Classical Classroom, Episode 19: Pt 1 of 2! Nixon in China & John Adams & minimalist opera (oh my!) with Michael Remson
August 23, 2013 21:15 - 21 minutes - 25.5 MBAll about Act 1 of John Adams' minimalist opera, Nixon in China! In this episode, the first part of our conversation with composer, author, educator, and Executive Director of the American Festival for the Arts, Dr. Michael Remson. World history, music history, and singing politicians?? This episode has pretty much everything you didn't know you'd been waiting for. Audio production by Todd "Hot Toddy" Hulslander with snarky but - let's face it - spot-on suggestions from Dacia Clay. Music u...
Classical Classroom, Episode 18: Why the clarinet is cat-like, & other fascinating clarinet facts with Alexandra Doyle
August 16, 2013 21:10 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBAll things clarinet! In this episode, clarinetist, radio host, and Classical 91.7 MusicLab intern, Alexandra Doyle talks with Dacia. Among many things, we learn that auditioning may or may not make one pee one's pants. If you like reeds and/or David Bowie, you'll like this one. Audio production by Todd “Toddly Winks” Hulslander with paroxysms of approval from Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: – Hector Berlioz, Symphonie fantastique, Op.14: V. Songe d’une nuit du Sabbat ...
Classical Classroom Research Presentation: Censored Classical Music – the most dangerous music in the world!
August 08, 2013 22:12 - 8 minutes - 9.29 MBTime for a research presentation! In this short, Dacia explores the history of banned and censored classical music. And you thought classical music was just for elevators and nap time!
Classical Classroom, Episode 17: Daniel Webbon on the surprising history of the REEEEMIX!!
August 02, 2013 18:54 - 33 minutes - 32.2 MBAugust is Arts Appreciation Month! During August, Houston Public Media Arts and Culture is paying tribute to art forms that have inspired other art forms. We thought this Classical Classroom rerun fit with that theme perfectly, hence the rerunning. The remix has been alive as long as the Beastie Boys’ “License to Ill”. JK! It’s been around for as long as music. Learn how composers have been inspired by, paid tribute to, given tips of the hat to, and plain ripped off, each other since the v...
Classical Classroom, Episode 16: From Schubert to Gaga, the Unfinished Symphony with Jade Simmons
July 26, 2013 18:42 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBArtists as entrepreneurs, Lady Gaga, horror movies, and Schubert! In this episode, concert pianist, author, lecturer, Huffington Post contributor, and probable superhero, Jade Simmons chats with Dacia about how Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony changed her life. Audio production by Todd “ToHu” Hulslander with knowing winks of encouragement from Dacia Clay. Music from this episode includes: – Schubert, Symphony, No. 8 in B minor D.759, aka the “Unfinished Symphony”
Classical Classroom, Episode 15: Keith Weber on Agee’s existential crisis in Knoxville w/ Samuel Barber, & Eleanor Steber
July 19, 2013 20:07 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBSamuel Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915", as sung by – no, not Bryan Adams – Eleanor Steber. In this episode, Keith Weber, Grammy-nominated Producer, Director of Music and Organist at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston, and Artistic Director of Grace Song, Inc., teaches Dacia about this all-American commissioned piece. Audio production by Todd “Todd Almighty” Hulslander with spiritual guidance from Dacia Clay.
Classical Classroom, Episode 14: What’s a “Nico Muhly”? Chris Johnson on Indie Classical
July 12, 2013 21:37 - 25 minutes - 24.9 MBNico Muhly, indie classical, and the future of classical music! In this episode, Classical 91.7 announcer Chris Johnson – our first returning instructor! – comes back to the Classical Classroom. This one isn't for the faint of heart: there are banjos! Audio production by Todd “Toddy” Hulsander with gentle nudges of encouragement from Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: – The Only Tune (parts 1-3), from Nico Muhly’s Mothertongue, on Brassland Records.
Classical Classroom Research Presentation: Why we listen to Russian music on an American holiday
July 03, 2013 23:18 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBIn this special 4th of July edition of Classical Classroom Research Presentations, Dacia ponders why Americans listen to Russian music on their Independence Day. She uncovers the [not really that] secret history of how one man and his love of pyrotechnics made Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture the theme music for America’s most patriotic celebration. Written, produced, and otherwise manhandled by Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: – Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Boston Pop...
Classical Classroom, Episode 13: A lesson from a real live professor! Timothy Hester on Brahms
July 03, 2013 23:06 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBBrahms’ Opus 118 – plus the first two Intermezzos played live! In this episode, Associate Professor Timothy Hester from the University of Houston Moores School of Music, teaches Dacia a bonafide lesson. Don’t miss Prof. Hester waxing nostalgic about his childhood love of Steppenwolf. Timothy Hester. Courtesy of the UH website. Audio production by Todd “the Todd” Hulslander with post-hypnotic suggestions from Dacia Clay and editing by Mark DiClaudio. Music used in this episode includes:...
Classical Classroom, Episode 12: The Continued Education of Tracy Jacobson – Debussy’s piano works
June 28, 2013 22:31 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBWindSync Wind Quintet bassoonist, Tracy Jacobson, takes Dacia along on her journey to continue her musical education as a professional musician. She steps outside of her comfort zone and into Debussy’s piano works. Come with us to Paris, talk in your museum voice, and have some wine. It’ll be awesome! Audio production by Todd Hulslander with encouraging yelps from Dacia Clay, and s few nods and shakes of the head from Tracy Jacobson, too. For more about WindSync: www.windsync.org. Thum...
Classical Classroom, Episode 11: Mendelssohn, “love potion”, and Shakespeare with Catherine Lu
June 21, 2013 22:00 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MBMendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Suite from Incidental Music! In this episode, Classical 91.7 announcer and producer, and Cheeto the cat's person, Catherine Lu chats with Dacia. Learn about scherzos, nerds, and Dacia's totally plausible theory about Puck's "love potion". Audio production from Todd Hulslander, with a lot of help this time actually from Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: – Mendelssohn: Incidental Music to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Op. 61 (W...
Classical Classroom, Episode 10: Oboe Playing As An X-treme Sport With ROCO’s Alecia Lawyer
June 14, 2013 22:34 - 29 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra's Artistic Director, founder, and principal oboist, Alecia Lawyer takes Dacia inside the mind of an oboe player. In this strange world, people grow their own (bamboo), enjoy fame alongside Willie Nelson, and live on the edge without all of the annoying parachutes and bungee cords. Audio production by Todd Hulslander, with pearls of editing wisdom from Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: – Le Tombeau de Couperin by Ravel...
Classical Classroom, Episode 9: Amy Bishop Goes On A Tone Poem Journey Through Bohemia, Death, And 1920’s Paris
June 07, 2013 22:08 - 35 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, Classical 91.7’s Saturday Morning Music host and contra dancer extraordinaire, Amy Bishop takes Dacia on a journey with Smetana, Strauss, and Gershwin to learn about tone poems, invoking a surprising number of mermaids and mimes. Audio production by Todd Hulslander with “insightful” suggestions from Dacia Clay. Music used in this episode includes: Smetana’s “The Moldau” from Tchaikovsky/Smetana, Chesky CD65 Richard Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration” from Metamorphos...
Classical Classroom, Episode 8: Wesley Horner On Bach’s B Minor Mass, The Sound Of Heaven, And Classical Music Mosh Pits
May 31, 2013 19:49 - 24 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, independent producer, author, documentary filmmaker, Peabody Award-winner (et cetera, et cetera…), Wesley Horner chats with Dacia about Bach’s B Minor Mass and bringing classical music to people who hate wearing tuxedos. Audio production by Todd Hulslander with occasional grunts of approval from Dacia Clay.
Classical Classroom, Episode 7: Sayles on Sayles – a composer’s creative process
May 22, 2013 18:39 - 24 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, Classical 91.7's Senior Recording Engineer, host of Music from the Movies, and Emmy-nominated composer, Brad Sayles talks to Dacia about his own work and the creative process of a classical music composer. Audio production by Todd Hulslander with assistance from Dacia Clay. You can find music used in this episode at www.bradsayles.com.
Classical Classroom, Episode 6: Keith Weber teaches Camille Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony
May 10, 2013 19:38 - 29 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode, Grammy-nominated Producer, Director of Music and Organist at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston, and Artistic Director of Grace Song, Inc. Keith Weber teaches Dacia about Camille Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony. Audio production by (also Grammy-nominated!) Todd Hulslander with assistance from Dacia Clay.
Classical Classroom, Episode 5: St. John Flynn Teaches Strauss’ Four Last Songs
April 30, 2013 23:06 - 23 minutes - 39.2 MBClassical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a deep, dark secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments” and educating her. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 4: Brett Mitchell teaches Leitmotif in John Williams’ Star Wars Score
April 24, 2013 18:00 - 22 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, conductor Brett Mitchell — Assistant Conductor for the Cleveland Orchestra, man of too many accolades to mention, and former Assistant Conductor of the Houston Symphony — talks about John Williams’ use of leitmotif in the score to the original Star Warsmovie. Listen, you must. Audio production by Todd “Tatooine” Hulslander, with use of the Force by Dacia Clay. For more about Brett Mitchell: www.brettmitchellconductor.com
Classical Classroom Episode 3: Daniel Webbon teaches Steve Reich’s “Piano Phase” & Minimalism
April 18, 2013 16:00 - 18 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Dacia Clay talks with MusicLab intern and Moores School graduate student, Daniel Webbon, about Steve Reich's "Piano Phase" andclassical music minimalism. Audio production by Todd Hulslander and Daniel Webbon.
Classical Classroom, Episode 2: Angela Schmidt teaches Bel Canto Aria
April 10, 2013 16:00 - 23 minutes - 39.3 MBSince the U.S. has been celebrating its beginnings this week, we thought we’d go back to ours. We hope you enjoy this throwback. And! Because we were in the holiday spirit, we added a little present for you at the end of the show. We hope you enjoy it. And that Tchaikovsky doesn’t turn over too hard in his grave when you play it. P.S., When we recorded this episode, Angela was indeed a “Schmidt.” Now, she is a “Mitchell.” As in, married to Brett Mitchell. As in, Assistant Conductor of the ...
Classical Classroom, Episode 1: Chris Johnson teaches Vivaldi’s Autumn
April 03, 2013 16:00 - 11 minutes - 19.5 MBRevisit Classical Classroom’s very first show! Classical music announcer Chris Johnson compares two very different recordings of the same piece. Gut strings, basso continuo, and the Baroque period are discussed. In this episode, Dacia Clay talks with Chris Johnson about Vivaldi's "Autumn", and rich people having picnics. Audio production by Todd “Teacup” Hulslander and Chris Johnson. Music used in this episode includes: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concerto, “Autumn” by: Itzak Perlman vio...