Music and life intertwined
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published March 17, 2016 · Last modified September 30, 2021
In deciding which piece to tackle next, the fact that March is Women’s History Month meant that it’s a great time to talk about “Ouverture” by Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983). She was a prolific French...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published February 8, 2016 · Last modified October 16, 2021
I thought it was time for another movement of Paul Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis, this time the second movement: “Turandot; Scherzo; Moderato.” Just like the other movements, this one was also inspired by the music...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published October 31, 2015 · Last modified October 16, 2021
Gather ‘round for the tale of dear Tam o’Shanter, a farmer who spent one evening getting drunk with friends and had a night he (and his horse) will never forget. Okay, so he spends...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published February 19, 2015 · Last modified June 14, 2019
Over a year ago, I discussed the march from Symphonic Metamorphosis here on the blog and commented that I’d eventually talk about the other movements in this fantastic piece. Why wait any longer? Today...
Music appreciation / Orchestral music
by Lori Archer Sutherland · Published November 16, 2014 · Last modified October 17, 2021
It’s time to feature another fanfare, one composed for a specific orchestra and purpose. The Vienna Philharmonic is familiar to many; I’d guess that even people not overly familiar with classical music may have...