On September 22nd, 1892, Antonín Dvořák set foot in America ready to create the classical music that would define the sound of this young country. Find out what lead the Czech composer to the new world. Listen to more incredible classical music on [www.vialma.com](https://www.vialma.com/).

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5: Dvořák: to the new world

The world of classical music is full of beauty, but this beauty can mask a history of horrors. Take the castrati, young boys who were castrated to preserve their pre-pubescent voice. Learn about the men caught in this cruel practice and listen to the only existing recordings of a castrato. Discover more great Classical Curiosities at [Vialma.com.](https://www.vialma.com/)

4: The cruel world of the castrati

Celebrate Clara Schumann’s 200th birthday with this podcast about her life as a classical composer and pianist. Discover her forbidden young love with Robert Schumann, whom she eventually married, and her romance with Johannes Brahms. Discover more great Classical Curiosities on www.vialma.com.

3: Clara Schumann

It turns out that not all classical composers are as straight laced as you might think. Here are 6 composers who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Discover more great Classical Curiosities on www.vialma.com.

2: Criminal Composers

Discover one of the greatest friendships in classical music. The pianist Vladimir Horowitz was making waves in the USA when a meeting with his idol Sergei Rachmaninoff began a remarkable musical friendship. Discover more great Classical Curiosities on [www.vialma.com](https://www.vialma.com/).[](www.vialma.com)[](https://www.vialma.com/)

1: From Russia with Music: Horowitz and Rachmaninov

Feed your curiosity with Vialma’s 15-minute tales from classical music history. Discover fascinating facts, listen to breathtaking music and learn about its composers. This is the classical podcast you don’t want to miss! Find more classical curiosities at www.vialma.com.

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