Music Appreciation For The Rest Of Us: Andrew Constantine Podcasts On Great Symphonic Masterworks

Music for a Pornographic ballet? That was the inspiration of what has become a concert hall favorite, D Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy. This was music composed for an erotically-charged ballet, starring the infamous Nijinsky as the Faun. A century after its composition, this work continues to rivet audiences. Vaughan Williams is very well known for his pastoral works, beautiful pieces such as The Lark Ascending and The Wasps. However, the grim aftermath of World War II left a profound impact on his composition style. Learn more about the very modern influences in his Sixth Symphony. Some composers write hundreds of great works, yet are remembered by one. That is the case with Max Bruch, whose violin concerto is a staple of symphony orchestras. Andrew Constantine is joined in this discussion by RSO Concertmaster Christopher Lee, who will perform the work with the orchestra on Saturday, November 17. Mike Faust of WEEU is the moderator.