After today's spectacular overture by Franz Von Suppe, you will hear Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries"! Valkyries are Norse goddesses that collect the slain Norse warriors from the field of battle and carry them off to Valhalla, home of Odin and the other Norse gods. Hear their blood-curdling cry of "Hotohoyo!" as they sweep the battlefield in search of the dead. In honor of upcoming weddings, Dr. Paul plays Wagner's Wedding Chorus. Listen and relive your own wedding, or imagine your future. The second hour is dominated by the monumental Piano Concerto #1 by Tchaikovsky, whose concluding movement is like an out-of-control, onrushing train. Sprinkled throughout the show are the civilized Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola by Stamitz;a gorgeous piano trio by Brahms; three small gems composed by Albeniz played by the queen of Spanish piano music, Alicia de Larrocha; some uber-romantic tracks from movie soundtracks by Ennio Morricone; and lilting waltzes by Schubert.
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