Brahms’s First Symphony… or Beethoven’s Tenth?

Composers and Their Favorite Drinks

Ever wondered what your favorite composer had in their glass? From refined pours to notorious binges, we’re serving the 21+ side of music history. Drinks mentioned in the episode: * Franz Schubert: Schilcher (Austria – rosé wine) * Gioachino Rossini: Madeira (Portugal – fortified wine) * Richard Wagner: Saint-Péray (France – sparkling white wine) * Giuseppe Verdi: Lambrusco (Italy – sparkling red wine) * Igor Stravinsky: Ballantine’s 30-Year-Old Scotch (Scotland – blended Scotch whisky) Follow us on Instagram | @themusichistorykinda More stories | https://the-music-history.com/ [https://the-music-history.com/] Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

Brahms’s First Symphony… or Beethoven’s Tenth?

Brahms took nearly 20 years to finish his First Symphony—and the result? Mixed reviews, shady nicknames, and a melody that suspiciously echoes Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. In this episode, we dig into the myths, the legacy pressure, and why Brahms wasn’t copying the past—he was fighting it. Get ready for petty quotes, musical ghosts, and the ultimate “not your Beethoven” moment. Follow us on Instagram | @themusichistorykinda More stories | https://the-music-history.com/ [https://the-music-history.com/] Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

The Salon: Classical Music’s Most Exclusive Stage

Before concert halls, there were salons—intimate, invite-only spaces where music met power, and being seen mattered as much as being heard. In this episode, we explore how composers like Chopin and Liszt navigated these elite rooms, plus what The Danish Girl and Inventing Anna reveal about the salon’s modern glow-up. Follow us on Instagram | @themusichistorykinda More stories | https://the-music-history.com/ [https://the-music-history.com/] Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

Recital? You Mean a 19th-Century Flex Party?

Before “recital” meant quiet concerts and polite applause, Franz Liszt turned it into a solo flex party. Hair tosses, memory stunts, and total chaos—this is how the piano recital was born. More stories | https://the-music-history.com/ [https://the-music-history.com/] Follow us| instagram @themusichistorykinda Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

Beethoven’s Ghost and the Fight for His Legacy

Why were 19th-century composers so obsessed with proving they were Beethoven’s heir? In this episode, we dive into the legacy he left behind — and the dramatic, sometimes ridiculous things composers did to claim it. Schumann followed the rules, Liszt told a maybe-made-up childhood story, and Wagner? He wrote Beethoven fanfiction. Genius composers? Definitely. But maybe even better at branding. Follow us on Instagram | @themusichistorykinda [https://www.instagram.com/themusichistorykinda?igsh=MW5oMzNxNzhqOTdvcg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Find out more stories | https://the-music-history.com/ [https://the-music-history.com/] Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]