Stravinsky: Petrouchka

Stravinsky: Petrouchka

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Schubert: Die Schöne Mullerin Mini-Episode No. 1 (Free Preview)

This is a free preview of my new series of mini-episodes over on Patreon all about Schubert's Die Schöne Mullerin, one of the great masterpieces of the 19th century. Each week we'll explore one song from the cycle, in a series of 21 episodes! Come join us over on Patreon.com/stic ...  Show more

Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde w/Case Scaglione

This is a continuation of my new series where I learn about a new piece from a great friend/musician. This week I'm thrilled to welcome Case Scaglione, the Music Director of the Orchestre National D'Ile de France, for a discussion of the Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner's Trista ...  Show more

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