Classical Music Inspired By Love... And Heartbreak

By Brian Ellison,

Published February 5, 2016 at 1:48 PM CST

Ah, love. Many musicians have been inspired by it — whether or not their stories had a happy ending. As we gear up for the most romantic day of the year, we listen to classical music from the Romantic Era.

Guest:

Dr. Amity Bryson is the Chair of the Music Department at Avila University.

Selections:

L’Ile inconnue, Hector Berlioz
Widmung, Robert Schumann
Sie liebten sich beide, Clara Schumann
Liebeszauber, Clara Schumann
Ichhab’ in deinemAuge, Clara Schumann
Flower Duet, LéoDelibes
Symphony No. 4, Libby Larsen

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