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Your Classical Music Adventure

Begin your classical adventure! In 10 minutes or less, you'll discover new (or new to you) classical music with lots of trivia along the way. Join us online at www.salon97.org!

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Night on Bald Mountain

Night on Bald Mountain

This Halloween we celebrate a particularly creepy piece of music--Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. Always a f... Read more

27 Oct 2013

5mins

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Salute to The March King!

Salute to The March King!

Since it's March, we're celebrating Marches Madness! Learn all about John Philip Sousa, aka "The March King," and one of... Read more

17 Mar 2014

5mins

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DYK? Martin Luther King Jr. Dug Classical Music

DYK? Martin Luther King Jr. Dug Classical Music

Yes, it's true! Martin Luther King Jr. studied classical music as a child and had a special place in his heart for the g... Read more

16 Jan 2014

4mins

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A Song of Thanksgiving

A Song of Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just a week away, we take a look at Beethoven's fascinating life and listen to his "Song of Thanksgivi... Read more

21 Nov 2013

9mins

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Johannes Brahms

Johannes Brahms

Today we explore the world of Johannes Brahms, a very prolific and prominent Romantic era composer. His life was a bit o... Read more

19 Sep 2013

8mins

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Happy Birthday, Eric Coates!

Happy Birthday, Eric Coates!

Today we honor the King of Light Music, Eric Coates! Though fairly obscure today, his "By the Sleepy Lagoon" is still th... Read more

27 Aug 2013

4mins

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John Cage

John Cage

In honor of Salon97's annual American Composers Month, we take a look at the life of trailblazer John Cage. Silence, cha... Read more

25 Jul 2013

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The Rite of Spring Centenary!

The Rite of Spring Centenary!

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Rite of Spring's debut, we have a special podcast complete with Stravinsky and Rite... Read more

29 May 2013

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A Little Bit of Calm

A Little Bit of Calm

We all need to take a moment to relax sometimes. The pieces featured in this month's podcast were selected to help you f... Read more

30 Apr 2013

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Presidential Classical Music for Presidents Day

Presidential Classical Music for Presidents Day

American composers have been inspired by presidential legacy for generations, and today we explore a few of these regal ... Read more

19 Feb 2013

8mins

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