Jay Nordlinger, The New Criterion’s music critic, talks music—but, more important, plays music.
November 01, 2023
Mussorgsky was inspired by some pictures at an exhibition. Mendelssohn, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, among others, were inspired by their sojourns in Italy. In this podcast, Jay leads an enjoyable and enriching tour.
Mussorgsky, “Pictures at an Exhibition”
Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4, Saltarello
Strauss, “Aus Italien,” “Neapolitan Folk Life”
Tchaikovsky, “Capriccio italien”
Verdi, “Va, pensiero,” from “Nabucco”
Mozart, “Ave verum corpus”
Sibelius, “The Swan of Tuonela”
Mozart, “Alleluia” from “Exsultate, jubilate”
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Topics: Music, Classical Music