YourClassical Adventures

It all began when Benjamin Franklin attended a concert where the performer was playing music on wine glasses. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we learn about the invention of the glass armonica and the unique sounds and mysteries of the instrument.

Classical music is often thought of as strict and serious, but throughout history composers each had their own sense of humor that they would let shine through in some of their pieces. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore some comedic moments in classical music.

Courage can be physical, emotional or even musical. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore ways that composers have courageously composed or performed their music.

Throughout classical music history, many female composers and musicians struggled to get their music heard or even published. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we talk about women in classical music history and discuss some of their major accomplishments.

When playing a game or playing an instrument, it can sometimes be fun to make it up as you go along. This is known as improvising. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore how some classical composers and musicians have improvised music.

Sometimes musicians and composers want their instrument to make a specific sound that it simply can’t create, so they modify or change the instrument. Sometimes they end up creating a new instrument. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore how electric string instruments came to be.

The Harlem Quartet is an award-winning ensemble that puts a jazz-inspired spin on classical music. We’ll share more about them and explore some of their pieces in this episode of YourClassical Adventures.

A pair of musicians making music together is called a duet. Musicians can sing together, they can play together on their own instruments, or they can even play together on the same instrument. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we’ll explore a variety of duets.

We can play music by ourselves or with a group. If we perform music with a group it is often called an ensemble. Ensembles can be many different sizes and can range from two musicians to thousands of musicians all performing together.

We all have a home. Home can be a person or place that brings us comfort or offers inspiration. Home can be the place you grew up or the people or place that allows you to feel your most authentic self. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore the ways in which some musicians have been inspired by the people or places they call home.