The traditional English folk song 'Greensleeves' was registered at the London Stationer's Company in 1580, though legend falsely attributes it to King Henry VIII.

See this and more trivia at our new website section: https://www.novasonoramusic.com/trivia

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Greensleeves-rossetti-mod.jpg

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In this clip from The Tonearm Podcast, composer and violinist Bryan Senti recounts his early introduction to the violin, the intense demands it placed on him, and his transition from soloist to composer.

Don't miss the full conversation on the latest episode of The Tonearm Podcast: https://podcast.thetonearm.com/bryan-senti-strings-violin-migration-and-finding-home/

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Musical Interlude: Here's an old favorite; I heard this played last night by the Vienna Philharmonic, and here's a video of them doing it in 2012. It's a fun light piece that shows real inventiveness and humor.

"Copenhagen Steam Train Galop," composed by Hans Christian Lumbye, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWTJcc-jlEc

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Tonight, I'm taking a small break from opera to listen to something that has become a wonderful tradition. I love waltzes and Viennese composers, and I've been looking forward to this for awhile. It's also really the only time I can handle loud music, symbol crashes, etc. It's just so happy and festive that I can't help but enjoy it!

From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2026

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/from-vienna-the-new-years-celebration-2026-about/17381/

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