17: Samuel Wesley (Sr.)

This week is all about SS Wesley's father, Samuel Wesley! Listen as we dive in to his life full of scandal, heartbreak, and church bops.  Music featured on this podcast is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

Who has two thumbs, is a frat bro, and hates equal temperament tuning? This guy!! This week's episode is all about the (Anglican) descendant of the founders of the Methodist church, Samuel Sebastian Wesley! Tune in to hear David and Victoria geek out about hymnody and learn something new! Music featured on this podcast is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

Come meet the classical music embodiment of rags to riches, Johann Wanhal! As we discuss his life and his music, we'll also learn about how he influenced Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, and music history as a whole. We do not own the rights to the music featured; all music featured is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

Come learn about the absurd life and music of French composer Erik Satie! While we might know who he is, his life is mostly unknown to many. Tune in to learn more about our favorite Velvet Gentleman! Waltz pdf: https://ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/7/78/IMSLP92047-PMLP189388-Satie_-_fantaisie-valse.pdf Embryons Desseches pdf: https://ks4.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/b/b7/IMSLP08109-Embryons_desseches.pdf Music is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal

This week we talk about the number 1 Hollywood actor of the classical music world, Antonio Salieri! With all jokes aside, we talk about his life, his music, and his influence on music history and the history of opera. We also talk about how he didn't kill Mozart. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, and Cello in D Major: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/0/00/IMSLP587933-PMLP599719-Salieri_Concerto_per_Oboe,_Violino_e_Violoncello_e_Orchestra_Complete_Score.pdf Music featured on this podcast is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

Meet Polish composer and Prime Minister: Paderewski! Tune in on how one man's charmed influence the global image of Poland for years to come, and how he captured the hearts of people from around the world. Nocturne pdf: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/a/a5/IMSLP03721-Paderewski_-_Nocturne,_Op.16_No.4.pdf Menuet pdf: https://ks4.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/b/b1/IMSLP31613-PMLP71955-Paderewski_Menuet.pdf Music is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

This week's episode is special because we're talking about Chiquinha Gonzaga, a fellow Brazilian like Victoria! Come learn about her life, her music, and her influence on modern day Brazilian music. "Sultana" sheet music: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/c/c4/IMSLP602058-PMLP968471-mas233966.pdf "Atraente" sheet music: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/6/63/IMSLP602043-PMLP968442-mas559498.pdf All music featured on this podcast is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

There's no party like a Renaissance Party 'cause a Renaissance Party never stops! Concluding our Renaissance series is French composer, poet, and schmoozer Antoine Busnois! Come learn about his life, the Burgundian School, and the ugliest cadence you'll ever hear.  "Bel accueil" sheet music: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/3/3d/IMSLP363129-PMLP586268-Bel_accueil_d.pdf "Noel" sheet music: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/a/ab/IMSLP302527-PMLP243105-Noel.pdf All music featured on this podcast is used for educational purposes only. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

You've probably (not) heard of him, but for Week 4 of our Renaissance series, we're talking about Oswald von Wolkenstein! Come meet this composer/politician/Knight of the Holy Sepulchre with a sense of humor!  ;) Augsburg Early Music Ensemble (the song we discuss is track 20): https://open.spotify.com/album/5eEi9TFtIYOHb45ko2sKPG?si=WaHWaSfOTjGgIWdcMjVCNQ All of his music: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/5/52/IMSLP76944-PMLP155219-Wolkenstein_Lieder_DTO.pdf Original manuscript: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/d/d7/IMSLP297271-PMLP251623-chansonnier.pdf We do not own any rights to the music featured on this podcast; all music featured is used solely for educational purposes. Logo by Sabrina Handal.

Prince? Murderer? Composer? Come learn about one of music history's most fascinating and tragic composers: Gesualdo! This is part 3 of our Renaissance series, and we're so excited to dive into his music with you all! "Omnes amici mei" score: https://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/811217/12437702/1306617183580/Omnes_amici_mei_SSATTB_Gesualdo.pdf?token=ebOknCfdORGvbt9cyrHKIADxaQE%3D :Moro, lasso" score: https://imslp.simssa.ca/files/imglnks/usimg/7/75/IMSLP495225-PMLP575809-Gesualdo_Moro_lasso_A.pdf We do not own any rights to the music featured on this podcast; all music featured is used solely for educational purposes. Logo by Sabrina Handal.