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Tag: Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven looks upon the coronation with disapproval

Classical Music

Music In The Making: Crowning Glory

Anya Wilkening

Posted on February 21, 2017 · For President's Day, we look at the story behind Beethoven's "Eroica," and see what this symphony has to do with leadership.

Tags Music in the Making Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra

Richard Wagner finds love

Classical Music

Music In The Making: Lots Of Love

Anya Wilkening

Posted on February 13, 2017 · Single? Ask one of these classical composers to be your Valentine!

Tags Shepherd School of Music Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Valentines Day

Matthew Detrick, violinist for the Apollo Chamber Players

Classical Music

Houston Music Highlights: Week Of March 28th, 2015

Joshua Zinn

Posted on March 29, 2016 · A preview of the Houston Music Highlights airing on Classical 91.7 this week.

Tags apollo chamber players Houston Music Highlights Matthew Dirst René Casarsa Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra

Photo of Jean Sibelius

Classical Music

Music In The Making: Celebrating Sibelius

Zoe Miller

Posted on December 17, 2015 · Since one of our favorite composers turns the big 150 this month, we'll celebrate by listening to his entire second symphony!

Tags Brinton Averil Smith Evelyn Chen Larry Rachleff Ponce Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra Sibelius

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Music in the Making: British (wedding) Bells

Anya Wilkening

Posted on May 19, 2018 · A musical celebration of the Royal wedding, with quintessential English works.

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Classical Music

Music in the Making: Dedicated Duos

Anya Wilkening

Posted on May 8, 2018 · Featuring pairs of composers who knew, appreciated, or respected one another, and paid homage to each other through their music.

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Music in the Making: Les Années Folles

Anya Wilkening

Posted on December 5, 2017 · Get crazy with these tunes from les années folles--the Parisian Roaring 20s!

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Music in the Making: Sounds of America

Anya Wilkening

Posted on November 21, 2017 · American tunes to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit

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