Andrew Robertson Mackereth

Edvard Grieg's famous masterpiece "In the Hall of the Mountain King" is one of the most beloved classics in music history—yet you have certainly never heard it quite this captivating! With "Swinging I...

In the Hall of the Mountain King is an orchestral piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1875. It was written as incidental music for the sixth scene of the second act of Henrik Ibsen’s 1867 play *Peer Gyn...

In the Hall of the Mountain King is an orchestral piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1875. It was written as incidental music for the sixth scene of the second act of Henrik Ibsen’s 1867 play *Peer Gyn...

This work is a tribute to the great Astor Piazzolla. I was fortunate enough to be invited to Argentina as a guest lecturer for two summer courses. The sounds, scents, music, and culture of this vast c...

This work is a tribute to the great Astor Piazzolla. I was fortunate enough to be invited to Argentina as a guest lecturer for two summer courses. The sounds, scents, music, and culture of this vast c...

Carl Maria von Weber’s overture "Abu Hassan" is a short, lively piece that serves as an introduction to the opera. It was composed in 1811 and premiered in Munich, marking one of Weber’s early success...

The Chorus of Angels is a movement from *The Christmas Story* (Weihnachts-Historie), SWV 435, a German-language setting of the Christmas story composed by Heinrich Schütz and presumably premiered in D...

The Chorus of Angels is a movement from *The Christmas Story* (Weihnachts-Historie), SWV 435, a German-language setting of the Christmas story composed by Heinrich Schütz and presumably premiered in D...

The Chorus of Angels is a movement from *The Christmas Story* (Weihnachts-Historie), SWV 435, a German-language setting of the Christmas story composed by Heinrich Schütz and presumably premiered in D...

The Chorus of Angels is a movement from *The Christmas Story* (Weihnachts-Historie), SWV 435, a German-language setting of the Christmas story composed by Heinrich Schütz and presumably premiered in D...

My Lord, What a Morning is a spiritual with a call-and-response structure, as well as verses and a chorus. Like many spirituals, the lyrics do not have a single author or composer; rather, they were l...

The Intermezzo from *Cavalleria Rusticana* is one of Pietro Mascagni's most famous works. Composed in 1890, the piece occupies a central position in the opera and stands in stark contrast to the drama...

The Intermezzo from *Cavalleria Rusticana* is one of Pietro Mascagni's most famous works. Composed in 1890, the piece occupies a central position in the opera and stands in stark contrast to the drama...

In the Hall of the Mountain King is an orchestral piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1875. It was written as incidental music for the sixth scene of the second act of Henrik Ibsen’s 1867 play *Peer Gyn...

In the Hall of the Mountain King is an orchestral piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1875. It was written as incidental music for the sixth scene of the second act of Henrik Ibsen’s 1867 play *Peer Gyn...

The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des Animaux) is a humorous musical suite in 14 movements, including "The Swan," by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Given the incredible divers...

The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des Animaux) is a humorous musical suite in 14 movements, including "The Swan," by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Given the incredible divers...

The Intermezzo from *Cavalleria Rusticana* is one of Pietro Mascagni's most famous works. Composed in 1890, the piece occupies a central position in the opera and stands in stark contrast to the drama...

The Intermezzo from *Cavalleria Rusticana* is one of Pietro Mascagni's most famous works. Composed in 1890, the piece occupies a central position in the opera and stands in stark contrast to the drama...