Today's show starts with not one but two overtures! Each by composers laboring at the same time, one in Vienna, one in Paris. Both are pictured, Offenbach (at right) and Van Suppe. Both were very successful composers of light operas in the mid 19th century. In addition, we have a very cool a capella choral piece by Hungarian composer, Ligeti, as well as compositions by two 20th century composers of Russian origin, Khatchaturian and Stravinsky. For the romantics among you, there is an aria d'amore by Mozart, two Italian love songs sung by Pavarotti, a gorgeous flute concerto by Boccherini, and driving Spanish dances by Granados composed for the piano.
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