Intermezzo

This week on Intermezzo, let's get into some rock music — that is, music related to rocks and minerals! Music in this episode: Joan Tower - "Copperwave"

This week on Intermezzo, let's get into some rock music — that is, music related to rocks and minerals! Music in this episode: Philip Glass - "Metamorphosis 2"

This week on Intermezzo, let's get into some rock music — that is, music related to rocks and minerals! Music in this episode: Camille Saint-Saëns - "Fossils"

This week on Intermezzo, let's get into some rock music — that is, music related to rocks and minerals! Music in this episode: Frank Ticheli - "Vesuvius"

This week on Intermezzo, let's get into some rock music — that is, music related to rocks and minerals! Music in this episode: Erkki-Sven Tüür - Symphony no. 4, "Magma"

It's the year of the horse! Let's explore Chinese New Year celebrations and sample traditional Chinese instruments playing horse-related music. Music in this episode: "Mountain Song of the Horse Herders," "Galloping of Ten Thousand Horses"

It's the year of the horse! Let's explore Chinese New Year celebrations and sample traditional Chinese instruments playing horse-related music. Music in this episode: "Rain Falling From the Roof"

It's the year of the horse! Let's explore Chinese New Year celebrations and sample traditional Chinese instruments playing horse-related music. Music in this episode: "The Courtyard After Rain"

It's the year of the horse! Let's explore Chinese New Year celebrations and sample traditional Chinese instruments playing horse-related music. Music in this episode: Huang Huaihai - "Horse Race"

It's the year of the horse! Let's explore Chinese New Year celebrations and sample traditional Chinese instruments playing horse-related music. Music in this episode: "Gallop of Ten Thousand Horses"

Saturday is Valentine's Day — let's reflect on what we love about life! Music in this episode: Beethoven - Symphony no. 6 "Pastoral": I. "Awakening of Cheerful Feelings on Arrival in the Countryside"

Saturday is Valentine's Day — let's reflect on what we love about life! Music in this episode: Claude Debussy - "Nuages"

Saturday is Valentine's Day — let's reflect on what we love about life! Music in this episode: Johannes Brahms - Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor: II. Adagio

Saturday is Valentine's Day — let's reflect on what we love about life! Music in this episode: William Bolcom - "Lime Jello, Marshmallow, Cottage Cheese Surprise," Gioachino Rossini - "Les figues séches"

Saturday is Valentine's Day — let's reflect on what we love about life! Music in this episode: Michael Giacchino - "Married Life," Maurice Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Major, II. Adagio assai

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will start this Friday. Let's look at five of the sports this week! Music in this episode: Carter Pann - "Slalom"

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will start this Friday. Let's look at five of the sports this week! Music in this episode: Guy Farley - "Ice Skating"

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will start this Friday. Let's look at five of the sports this week! Music in this episode: Jean Sibelius - "A Lonely Ski Trail"

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will start this Friday. Let's look at five of the sports this week! Music in this episode: Emil Waldteufel - "Les Patineurs"

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will start this Friday. Let's look at five of the sports this week! Music in this episode: Monique Clare - "Downhill Skiing"

Since it's National Puzzle Day this Thursday, let's dive into one of the greatest musical mysteries of all time: Elgar's Enigma Variations. Music in this episode: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations: Variation XIV. "E.D.U."

Since it's National Puzzle Day this Thursday, let's dive into one of the greatest musical mysteries of all time: Elgar's Enigma Variations. Music in this episode: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations: Variation X. "Dorabella"

Since it's National Puzzle Day this Thursday, let's dive into one of the greatest musical mysteries of all time: Elgar's Enigma Variations. Music in this episode: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations: Variation IX. "Nimrod"

Since it's National Puzzle Day this Thursday, let's dive into one of the greatest musical mysteries of all time: Elgar's Enigma Variations. Music in this episode: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations: Variation I. "C.A.E."

Since it's National Puzzle Day this Thursday, let's dive into one of the greatest musical mysteries of all time: Elgar's Enigma Variations. Music in this episode: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations: Theme

This week, let's dive into the music of "KPop Demon Hunters" and its covers by the Vitamin String Quartet. Music in this episode: HUNTR/X - "What it Sounds Like," Vitamin String Quartet - "What it Sounds Like"

This week, let's dive into the music of "KPop Demon Hunters" and its covers by the Vitamin String Quartet. Music in this episode: HUNTR/X - "Golden," Vitamin String Quartet - "Golden"

This week, let's dive into the music of "KPop Demon Hunters" and its covers by the Vitamin String Quartet. Music in this episode: HUNTR/X - "Takedown," Vitamin String Quartet - "Takedown"

This week, let's dive into the music of "KPop Demon Hunters" and its covers by the Vitamin String Quartet. Music in this episode: Saja Boys - "Soda Pop," Vitamin String Quartet - "Soda Pop"

This week, let's dive into the music of "KPop Demon Hunters" and its covers by the Vitamin String Quartet. Music in this episode: HUNTR/X - "How It's Done," Vitamin String Quartet - "How It's Done"

What makes you feel cozy? This week on Intermezzo, we're exploring all things hygge. Music in this episode: Léo Delibes - "Lakmé"/Flower Duet

What makes you feel cozy? This week on Intermezzo, we're exploring all things hygge. Music in this episode: Maxine Goulet - Symphonic Chocolates: "Mint Chocolate," Richard Strauss - "Schlagoberswalzer"

What makes you feel cozy? This week on Intermezzo, we're exploring all things hygge.

What makes you feel cozy? This week on Intermezzo, we're exploring all things hygge. Music in this episode: Eric Whitacre - "Sleep"

What makes you feel cozy? This week on Intermezzo, we're exploring all things hygge. Music in this episode: "Regin smiður"

This week on Intermezzo, let's start the new year by listening to the beautiful melodies of Studio Ghibli movies. Music in this episode: Joe Hisaishi - "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea"

This week on Intermezzo, let's start the new year by listening to the beautiful melodies of Studio Ghibli movies. Music in this episode: Joe Hisaishi - "Merry-Go-Round of Life"

This week on Intermezzo, let's start the new year by listening to the beautiful melodies of Studio Ghibli movies. Music in this episode: Joe Hisaishi - "One Summer Day"

This week on Intermezzo, let's start the new year by listening to the beautiful melodies of Studio Ghibli movies. Music in this episode: Joe Hisaishi - "A Town with an Ocean View", "Heartbroken Kiki"

This week on Intermezzo, let's start the new year by listening to the beautiful melodies of Studio Ghibli movies. Music in this episode: Joe Hisaishi - "The Path of the Wind"

As the holidays near, let's explore some backstories of popular Christmas carols this week! Music in this episode: "O Holy Night"

As the holidays near, let's explore some backstories of popular Christmas carols this week! Music in this episode: Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"

As the holidays near, let's explore some backstories of popular Christmas carols this week! Music in this episode: "Silent Night"

As the holiday season nears, let's explore the backstories of some Christmas carols this week! Music in this episode: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"

As the holiday season nears, let's explore the backstories of some Christmas carols this week! Music in this episode: "Jingle Bells"

This week on Intermezzo, we're getting into the gift-giving spirit of the season by unwrapping some of the most magical parts of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Music in this episode: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker: "Trepak, Russian Dance"

This week on Intermezzo, we're getting into the gift-giving spirit of the season by unwrapping some of the most magical parts of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Music in this episode: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker: "Tea, Chinese Dance"

This week on Intermezzo, we're getting into the gift-giving spirit of the season by unwrapping some of the most magical parts of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Music in this episode: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker: "Coffee, Arabian Dance"

This week on Intermezzo, we're getting into the gift-giving spirit of the season by unwrapping some of the most magical parts of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Music in this episode: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker: "Chocolate, Spanish Dance"

This week on Intermezzo, we're getting into the gift-giving spirit of the season by unwrapping some of the most magical parts of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Music in this episode: Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker: "Clara and the Nutcracker"