Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1551: Inventing the Piano
Posted on · Episode: 1551 In which Gary Larson tells us the piano was invented earlier than we thought. Today, a lesson in invention from the Far Side.
Tag: harpsichord
Houston Matters
Grammy Winner Leads the Houston Symphony in Handel’s “Messiah”
Posted on · The Houston Symphony performs Handel’s Messiah this weekend (Dec. 16-18), featuring Grammy-winning conductor Stephen Stubbs in his Houston Symphony debut leading the concert from the harpsichord. The piece tells the story of Jesus Christ’s nativity, passion, resurrection, and ascension. Stuctured in three parts and includes famous melodies “Ev’ry Valley” and the glorious “Hallelujah Chorus” All concerts will take […]