Gustav Mahler's (1860-1911) Symphony No. 1 is one of his best known works, even though it got off to a rocky start...

Claude Debussy composed Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun in 1894.  It was premiered that same year in Paris!

Ludwig van Beethoven’s astonishing Symphony No. 9 is widely recognized as his most popular and frequently performed work.

Stacy Garrop & Catherine Beeson talk "Glorious Mahalia for string quartet and tape" & more!

Paul Chihara & Catherine Beeson talk Chihara's "Concerto Piccolo for four violas" & more!

William (Bill) Hill & Catherine Beeson discuss Bill's piece, "Renaissance for Chorus and Orchestra."

Rachmaninoff wrote Piano Concerto No. 3 during a time he was feeling buoyed by professional success...

Unlike many of his other works, Strauss' “4 Symphonic Interludes” is an exciting, quirky, lush, and fun piece of music for full orchestra.

Fazil Say's Grand Bazaar is a colorful piece of music for full orchestra, inspired by the markets of Turkey and of the Silk Road.

Wasps, calls and organs!