Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 116: John Luther Adams Swims Through “Become Ocean” (rerun)
Posted on · A piece about the power of water. Because good grief.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 64: Journey To The Symphony’s Center (rerun)
Posted on · Composer Peter Boyer goes deep into the core of his Symphony No. 1.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 41: Pretty Pattern Preludes With Karim Al-Zand (rerun)
Posted on · Learn about tiny pieces of music by which classical music newbies can get to know a composer’s style.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 48: The Texas Tenors Teach Tenor Types (rerun)
Posted on · What types of tenor would a tenor type teach if a tenor type could teach tenor?
Arts & Culture
Coping With Vicarious Trauma Through Meditation
Posted on · An event at the Rothko Chapel aims to help those whose job is to help others through trauma.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 63: The Trumpet Lesson (with video)
Posted on · It’s a bird dying! No! It’s our host, playing the trumpet!
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Ep. 173: Mozart’s Death Demystified (No Really!), With Robert Greenberg
Posted on · Spoiler alert: the cause of death will totally underwhelm you.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 69: The Kids Are Alright, With Missy Mazzoli (RR)
Posted on · Worried about the future of classical music? Listen to this and turn that frown upside down.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 70: Piano Vs. Orchestra, With Jon Kimura Parker
Posted on · A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a guest soloist with an orchestra.
Literature
Writing The City: Jennifer Latson
Posted on · We talk a big game when it comes to love and empathy. But what would life be like if you could never turn that switch off?
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Ep. 172: Pine On Paganini
Posted on · Learn about about virtuoso from a virtuosa.
How It Shapes Us
Video: Juneteeth And The Evolution Of Emancipation Park
Posted on · Follow the transformation of the park from the 1800s to today.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 72: You Don’t Know Fifth! With Emily Reese
Posted on · An early show about a timeless piece that may shock and surprise you.
News
‘Anti-Sharia’ Marchers Met With Counter-Protests Around The Country
Posted on · "March Against Sharia" participants said the Islamic moral code is a threat to U.S. society and women's rights. Counter-protesters accused them of racism and Islamophobia.
Classical Music
Classical Classroom, Ep. 171: Strange Loop, With Jessica Meyer
Posted on · Hear the story of a musician with something to say.