The Carol Connection 1Classical works that have inspired carols, and carols that have found their way into classical works.
The Herbert-Dvorak ConnectionThe remarkable story of the connection between these two composers and their cello concertos. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Boston ConnectionThe “Boston Six”—Arthur Foote, George Chadwick, Amy Beach, Edward MacDowell, Horatio Parker, and John Knowles Paine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Forest ConnectionThe forest in music by Wagner, Mahler, Strauss, Debussy, Orff, Britten, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Pavane ConnectionA salute to the pavane, from 16th century France to modern-day America Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Italian ConnectionFive works inspired by the music, people and scenery of Italy Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Macbeth ConnectionShakespeare's Macbeth in works by Beethoven, Verdi, Strauss, Ibert, Walton, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Ocean Connection 2Another trip to the sea, with works by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Strauss, and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Troy ConnectionThe Trojan War, in works by Purcell, Mozart, Berlioz, Debussy, Fauré, Offenbach and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Sinfonietta ConnectionAn explortion of the sinfonietta, with works by Prokofiev, Janacek, Poulenc Villa-Lobos, and more Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.