Classical Clues: “Short Ride in a Fast Machine”
In this episode of Classical Clues, Classically Training host Aerin O’Malley tries to guess how Short Ride in a Fast Machine by John Adams will sound based only on the title.
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Anna Pitsavas Wakely: More about 'Zigeunerweisen'
Northfielder violinist Anna Pitsavas Wakely is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Emerging Artist category. Listen as she talks about her submission piece: 'Zigeunerweisen' by Pablo de Sarasate.
Classical Clues: “Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93: II. Allegro”
In this episode of Classical Clues, Classically Training host Aerin O’Malley tries to guess how “Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op. 93: II. Allegro” by Dmitri Shostakovich will sound based only on the title.
Agnes Barthel: What sound does the organ make?
Organist Agnes Barthel is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Preprofessional Musician category. Listen as she provides a brief explanation of the many sounds the organ can produce!
Karin Larson YourClassical Prize: Amanda and her Great Aunt Karin
Amanda Forsyth reflects on her great aunt Karin Larson’s passion for classical music, her connection to YourClassical, and the values that shaped the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize.
Karin Larson YourClassical Prize: Jeff and his Aunt Karin
Jeff Larson reflects on the life and legacy of his aunt, Karin Larson, whose generosity, conviction, and love of classical music continue to inspire the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize.
Anna Pitsavas Wakely: Find out about the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize
Northfielder violinist Anna Pitsavas Wakely is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Emerging Artist category. Listen as she explains how she found out about the prize and how this experience has been a full-circle moment for her.
Classical Clues: “8 Etudes: No. 17 in D Major, Op. 35”
In this episode of Classical Clues, Classically Training host Aerin O’Malley tries to guess how “8 Etudes: No. 17 in D Major, Op. 35” by Fernando Sor will sound based only on the title.
Karin Larson YourClassical Prize: Agnes Barthel performs 'Chant héroique'
Duluth organist Agnes Barthel is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Preprofessional Musician category. Listen as she performs the 'Chant héroique' from Jean Langlais' 'Neuf Pièces,' recorded in a session produced by Minnesota Public Radio.
Classical Clues: “Boléro, M. 81”
In this episode of Classical Clues, Classically Training host Aerin O’Malley tries to guess how “Boléro, M. 81” by Maurice Ravel will sound based only on the title.