The Nashville Symphony shares a program that combines two beautiful statements of late Romanticism with music by one of the most exquisite orchestrators, Maurice Ravel. 

Suite of Five Pieces from Ma Mere l’Oye 

) was written amid the turmoil of the early years of modernism and is a veritable symphonic hit of the 20th century. Listen with guest host Valerie Kahler on this week’s episode of SymphonyCast.

BRAHMS: Concerto in A minor for Violin, Cello and Orchestra

RAVEL: Suite of Five Pieces from Ma Mere l’Oye (Mother Goose)

Valerie Kahler grew up in a musical family and started playing cello and piano in 3rd grade.  She began her radio career in 1989 as a volunteer at KNAU (now Arizona Public Radio) in Flagstaff, Arizona.  She worked there as a classical host and music director for more than a decade before moving to Minnesota to work for MPR.   In addition to classical music, other passions include sewing, singing and cooking.  She shares her life with her partner, John, an artist.


Valerie Kahler

On this week’s episode of SymphonyCast with guest host Valerie Kahler, the Nashville Symphony shares a program that combines two beautiful statements of late Romanticism with music by one of the most exquisite orchestrators, Maurice Ravel. 


Nashville Symphony Orchestra

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