Simply Sibelius
Finnish composer Jean Sibelius had the ability to compose what might best be described as enormous, expansive “soundscapes” using a full 90- to 100-member symphony orchestra. He was personally very much…
Cello
Happy 50th Anniversary ASQ!
One of the premiere professional string quartets actively performing on the worldwide stage, the American String Quartet is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season this year, and The Discovery Orchestra has…
New Quest on AHA! Classical
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW GAME APP: AHA! Classical is a fun way to learn to listen to classical music with Maestro Maull. Download the app in the Google or Apple app…
“Meet the Archduke” on our Radio Show
Beethoven dedicated a number of works to his friend, student, and (perhaps most importantly) patron Archduke Rudolph of Austria, who was 18 years younger than the composer. In fact,due to…
Discover Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Free Listening Guide Listening Guides are visual ‘roadmaps’ of classical pieces for ‘do-it-yourself’ listening lessons, using YouTube recordings recommended by Maestro Maull. The Guide highlights specific musical details to notice…
I just listened to the first episode of this (Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony) and can’t believe how fortunate I was to run across this on Prime. I have heard Maull lecture many times before performances and now here he is right on my computer screen and with the clearest of visual aids. I promise if you listen to one of these you will understand a piece as never before. And, I have discovered from past experiences with his lectures that I always listen to any given piece with a greater connection. These “home” viewings of Maull’s lectures are such a gift! Highly recommended.