A Cry Of Despair Part 2
In this episode, host George Marriner Maull continues to focus on the incredible music to be found in the fourth movement of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. Taking up where he…
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It’s Right for Spring! Encore
High school music students come up with some pretty funny answers to test questions from time to time. One of my personal favorites was the answer given to: “Name Igor…
A Cry Of Despair Part 1
Tchaikovsky composed his 6th symphony between February and August of 1893 and conducted the premiere on October 28th – just nine days before he died. That Tchaikovsky’s life had a…
Musically Celebrate Black History Month
In February America celebrates Black History Month, taking time to honor African Americans. In this blog post I pay tribute to composers Florence Price and William Grant Still, and to…
Patrons’ Dinner April 19, 2023
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:00pm-9:30pm
The Park Savoy, 236 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ
Join us for our annual Patrons’ Dinner: Interactive Discovery Concert, cocktail hour, dinner and the presentation of the 2023 Discovery Award!
An interactive Discovery Concert will feature Maestro George Marriner Maull and pianist Ruihan Zhang as they explore two pieces by influential Spanish composer Enrique Granados. Ruihan will then be joined by TDO trustee and pianist/composer Patricio Molina for a special encore!
A Midwinter Pastorale
Host George Marriner Maull looks to warmer weather as he guides listeners in the unusual 5th Movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, the only one of Beethoven’s symphonies that contains…
Marvelous job, Maestro, as always! Thank you for doing such a splendid, insightful and careful deep-dive into the art and craftsmanship that Tchaikovsky, after much effort, put into creating this work. There really is no greater portrayal of young love in music than his Romeo and Juliet, and your thoughtfulness demonstrates it so admirably.