Have you ever heard a piece of music and wondered what the composer was really like? In this series of five, hour-long concerts, we will take a trip through history with pieces by five of the most beloved composers of all time: J.S. Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As you listen to a mix and familiar favorites and works that are perhaps new to you, you will also hear charming vignettes from each composer’s life, hints about the meaning of individual works, and reflections on what each composer means to the modern world.
Meet the Composer: Bach
After a tumultuous apprenticeship, Bach forged a musical language that attained the summit of musical learning and expressivity.
Meet the Composer: Beethoven
A look at the life of the man who rose from humble origins to inspire a revolution across the whole musical world!
Meet the Composer: Chopin
Torn between conservative Poland and cosmopolitan Paris, Chopin was the first true poet of the keyboard.
Meet the Composer: Debussy
Claude Debussy is a paradox: Iconoclast and popular favorite, a modern composer whose works seem to grow from the earth and air.
Meet the Composer: Mozart
The name “Mozart” has become a byword for musical genius—but what was the secret to his success?