The Star Wars Soundtrack aka "The Best Film Score Ever"
It happens to be Oscar season, but we love film scores any time of year! In this month's podcast, we discuss the beloved Star Wars soundtrack, which w...
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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!
Takemitsu and "A String Around Autumn"
Autumn fever came early this year with Starbucks' early release of the PSL. While this podcast is not laden with pumpkin spice, it does offer some mus...
The "King of Jazz" Won't Shoot Your Eye Out!
In this month's podcast, we highlight the life and music of American composer Ferde Grofe. Many aren't aware of the enormous contributions Grofe made ...
Richard Wagner, a Bunch of Drama, and Ride of the Valkyries
We're highlighting Richard Wagner this month since his birthday was last week! His life was full of drama and his music was no less interesting. This ...
Gustav Holst's The Planets!
"The Planets" by Gustav Holst is an awesome piece of music. And a perfect place to start if you are new to classical music! Learn all about it in this...
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 his most famous works. Join...
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 genre. We uncover the details i...
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 Thanksgiving." Happy Thanksgiving, every...
Night on Bald Mountain
This Halloween we celebrate a particularly creepy piece of music--Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. Always a fan favorite! Join Salon97 on...
Johannes Brahms
Today we explore the world of Johannes Brahms, a very prolific and prominent Romantic era composer. His life was a bit on the dramatic side (as you'll...