The Clearing Folk School – Schoolhouse

Dr. Elmer Lewis: “The Physics of Music—Without the Equations” Have you ever wondered why lower pitched instruments are larger than higher pitched ones? Why are 10 violins not twice a loud as five? And why do several sound different – not just louder – than one? Why does a horn... [Read More]

Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of... [Read More]