Many things inspire the music of composers. Sometimes it’s a person or a loved one. Other times it’s a fairy-tale or story.
Today we’re going to discuss some songs by classical composers that were inspired by animals.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
- What a duet is (and you’ll listen to a very unusual one!)
- Why Handel’s organ concerto earned the nickname that it did
- How one composer’s most famous work was actually a source of worry and discomfort for him
Links mentioned in this episode:
Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode:
Concerto for Organ in F Major (Handel)
The Carnival of the Animals: I. Introduction & Royal March of the Lion
Music Listening Schedule for Episode 25
I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with ten performances connected to this episode’s theme. Check it out here.
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