It’s a mark success when a new musical work is recorded shortly after its premiere, and even more when the recording session itself IS the premiere. But that was the case with many works written by the American composer Leroy Anderson, whose short and tuneful compositions from the 1940s, 50s and...Episode details...
In this episode of Hop Notes, Scott Blankenship chats with Kevin Welch of Boom Island Brewing in Minneapolis and explores connections between its Belgian ales and the music of Belgian composer Cesar Franck.
On this episode of YourClassical Story, Jodi Gustafson from St. Paul, Minn., tells of a choral concert that 'suspended her in time' and how she was inspired to create those moments for other people.
Grab your dancing shoes and dust off your spacesuit. On today's show, we're going on a musical "Trip to the Moon" with composer Jacques Offenbach and the group WindSync.
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This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Lara Downes shares insights into her new album, 'Holes in the Sky,' as well as the Georgia O'Keeffe quote that inspired it. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the new CD!
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On today’s date in 1869, a visitor to Boston’s Back Bay could have marveled at a huge, specially-erected wooden structure sporting American flags and surrounded by a mini-village of peanut vendors and lemonade stands.
Inside, an orchestra of 1000 sat surrounded by a chorus of 10,000. Over the...Episode details...
On this episode of YourClassical Story, Jenzi Silverman from St. Louis Park, Minn., shares how she has loved Bach's music for as long as she has remembered and the impact his music has had on a friend.
The Detroit Youth Choir delivered an energetic and inspiring performance on 'America's Got Talent,' bringing host Terry Crews to tears. Watch its Golden Buzzer-winning performance that brought the judges to their feet.
In 1953, Florence Price wrote some dances for piano. She died unexpectedly shortly after that. One of her old friends turned her piano dances into a set of works for orchestra. On today's show, hear the world premiere of Dances in the Canebrakes, by Florence Price, orchestrated by William Grant Still.
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