November Theme and Variations: Gratitude

In this episode, ‘Classically Training’ makes a trip to the Minnesota Opera to find out where this art form came from and how all the pieces come together.

In this episode, composers Shruthi Rajasekar, Janika Vandervelde, and Dan Nass take a seat at the Composers Roundtable to share how they turn their ideas into music.

November’s theme was gratitude, and listener requests included Beethoven’s ‘Heiliger Dankgesang,’ Fritz Kreisler’s ‘Liebesleid,’ the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” and the American masterpiece it inspired, ‘Applachian Spring.’ Listen now with host Tom Crann!

In this episode, Performance Today host Valerie Kahler gives some tips for the next time you open a concert program.

In this episode, our host sits down with conductor Hannah Schendel to demystify the art of conducting.

In this episode, Dr. Andy Fleser explains the history of the piano, one of the world’s most important instruments.

Our curious host quickly learns that the answer may be harder to find.

Classically Training is a new video podcast for folks who are curious about classical music and need a place to start. 

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