Summon the Heroes! - Playing the Heartstrings

Playing the Heartstrings

10/11/12 • 3 min

In this episode, you are introduced to the orchestra’s string section and the ability to use major and minor keys through the work of composer George Theophilus Walker.

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Composers are sometimes inspired by other composers, making it possible to hear similarities between musical works. In this episode, you will also hear distinct differences between pieces as you are introduced to American composer John Williams’ Summon the Heroes.

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This episode recaps what you learned from this series. You’ll re-listen to excerpts from Williams, Copland, Beethoven, and Elgar and match the work with each composer’s “hero.”

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