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Classical Spotlight, hosted and produced by TPR's John Clare (left), features artists performing in South Texas. The weekly, hour-long program consists of music and interviews produced by Texas Public Radio.
Classical Spotlight runs September through May each year. The summer months feature music from the Texas Public Radio classical library during this hour.
We’ll be on hiatus until September, but listen for special programs in July about Cactus Pear Music Festival, as well as the San Antonio Symphony broadcasts this summer. Also, the KPAC Blog will continue with great reviews of cds, video reports and much more on your Classical Oasis!
Airs: 2 p.m. Thursdays on KPAC and KTXI
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Recent Interviews & Performances:
July 2, 2009 MP3 Download
It’s a special summer version of Classical Spotlight, and John Clare finds out the scoop for the Cactus Pear Festival, and music for the Fourth of July! Guests include violinists Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio & Craig Sorgi, and conductors Don Miller and Mark Rogers.
May 28, 2009 MP3 Download
The San Antonio Brass, pianist Brent Watkins and the San Antonio Symphony are on the program this week. There's also the season finale of Musical Offerings at the McNay – Java and Jive, plus a concert coming up next week led by Craig Sorgi at Trinity University’s Ruth Taylor Recital Hall.
May 21, 2009 MP3 Download
We feature organist Geoffrey Waite, Voci di Sorelle and our very own Gerald Self of Musica Antiqua fame. There's the Heart of Texas Concert Band with Mark Rogers, and we not only speak with composers Jennifer Higdon and Michael Torke on the program of SOLI, but you can also see a video of the chamber ensemble “going mad” on the KPAC Blog.
May 14, 2009 MP3 Download
We feature the San Antonio Symphony with Pink Martini, Voci di Sorelle and the San Antonio Choral Society singing Mozart. There's YOSA with maestro Ken David Masur and Marlon Chen, and we'll not only speak with flutist Gary Stroutsos, but you can also see a video of his performance on the KPAC Blog.
May 7, 2009 MP3 Download
John Clare interviews conductor Rossen Milanov with the San Antonio Symphony.
May 7, 2009 MP3 Download
Guitarist Sharon Isbin talks with Classical Spotlight host, John Clare.
May 7, 2009 MP3 Download
John Clare discusses new music with pianist Leif Ove Andnes.
April 30, 2009 MP3 Download
Camerata San Antonio, YOSA, the Texas Bach Choir and the Symphony of the Hills with maestro Jay Dunahoo are highlighted this week. Don't miss great talks with Ertan Torgul and Sebastian Lang-Lessing for the San Antonio Symphony, Marguerite McCormick for the Children's Chorus of San Antonio and composer Dan Welcher on the eve of his Fifth Symphony world premiere with the Austin Symphony. See longer features with the composer on the KPAC Blog.
April 23, 2009 MP3 Download
We feature the San Antonio Municipal Band, the Tuesday Music Club with Jon Nakamatsu and the nationwide food drive currently going through the League of American Orchestras with the new film, The Soloist. There's also the Symphony of the Hills with maestro Jay Dunahoo, and we'll not only speak with musicians from St. Mark's Episcopal Church, but you can also see videos of their performances on the KPAC Blog.
April 16, 2009 MP3 Download
The program features CCSA at Radius, the Heart of Texas Concert Band, Lisztomania, the San Antonio Symphony Pops, and the Albers Trio. Hear music by Mozart, Clifton Williams, Britten and Liszt!
April 9, 2009 MP3 Download
John Clare shines the spotlight on "Jazz meets Classical" from Musical Offerings, Angela Cheng at UTSA and a Stabat Mater at St Luke’s Episcopal Church. In-studio interviews include Joan Christensen and Angela Malek.
April 2, 2009 MP3 Download
A talk with Roger Wright, Mark Richter, John Silatien, the Ten Tenors and Gabriel Prokofiev. Host John Clare features music by Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen, a tango and Prokofiev!
March 26, 2009 MP3 Download
Music by Bach, Brahms and electronic sounds are featured on this week's show. Guests include conductors Ken David Masur, Andrew Grams, David Mairs; San Antonio Chamber Choir, YOSA and CCSA; and composers with Texas Mysterium of Modern Music.
March 19, 2009 MP3 Download
We shine the spotlight on the San Antonio Symphony with composer James Syler and conductor James Judd. There's also the Mikado presented by San Antonio Opera, and we'll not only speak with soprano Angela Malek and pianist Kristin Roach, but they'll perform in the studios for us! You can also see videos of these performances on the KPAC Blog.
March 12, 2009 MP3 Download Don't miss music by Copland, Beethoven and John Williams on this week's Classical Spotlight! Guests include Ruth Moreland from Voci di Sorelle, the Aviv Quartet for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society and composers Diego Vega, Kevin Puts and Robert Xavier Rodriguez with SOLI Chamber Ensemble.
March 5, 2009 MP3 Download
We spotlight a concert tonight and Sunday afternoon with the Symphony of the Hills led by Jay Dunahoo. They'll play Smetana, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Tubby the Tuba! John Clare speaks with oboist Mark Ackerman who is the founder and artist director of the Olmos Ensemble abut their concert, Romance and Humor, at the First Unitarian Church in San Antonio this next Tuesday night at 7:30. We round things out with the latest from violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and her new release called Smile!
February 26, 2009 MP3 Download A talk with pianist Helene Grimaud, conductor Craig Hella Johnson and Lady Jeanne Galway highlight this week's Classical Spotlight! Host John Clare speaks with YOSA Percussionist about their last studio performances in San Antonio, plus the latest from the San Antonio Music Director search with Harvey Felder! Check out the YOSA Percussionists here and pictures from the Grimaud interview here.
Don't miss music by Holst, Debussy, Previn, Brahms, Bach, Haydn and Rameau on this week's Classical Spotlight! Guests include Trio La Popliniere, Ken Freudigman and Susan Lorette Dunn from Camerata SA, and Mark Cheikhet of Musical Bridges Around the World. John Clare hosts.
A talk with bassist John Patitucci, conductor Garrett Keast, Col. Dennis Layendecker, Sgt. Matthew Irish and Nick Page highlight this week's program. Host John Clare speaks with Gerre Hancock, Ruth Moreland and Ben Westney about their upcoming performances in San Antonio, plus the latest from the San Antonio Music Director search with Christian Knapp!
The Southwest Guitar Festival is in full swing, and we'll check in with Denis Azabagic, William Kanengiser of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and Sergio Assad. It's part of musical collaborations with the San Antonio Chamber Music Society presenting the Assad Brothers, and the San Antonio Symphony premiering Interchange by Sergio Assad. John Clare speaks with Gregory Vajda who is a candidate for Music Director of the San Antonio Symphony about Beethoven and Ravel, to Charlene Debus soloing with YOSA and Grammy nominee Hilary Hahn about her Schoenberg/Sibelius album this Sunday February 8th. We spotlight the Mid Texas Symphony music and upcoming performance of the St. Petersburg String Quartet too!
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Studio Series Concert
February 4, 2009 · Host John Clare caught the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Studio Series Concert on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Radius. Click here to view video of the program.
January 29, 2009 · TPR's Deirdre Saravia talks with superstar violinist Joshua Bell as a prelude to his appearance this Saturday night at the Majestic. There are still limited tickets available for the concert AND dessert reception afterwards, find out more here. Host John Clare speaks with Allison Garza about her guest appearance with SOLI tonight at Blue Star, TPR's James Baker has a prelude to the Southwest Guitar Festival that begins next Wednesday, and don't miss our look at the Classical Grammy Awards coming up February 8th.
Pianist Jeremy Denk Performs with Superstar Violinist Joshua Bell MP3 Download
January 22, 2009 ·John Clare talks with George Crumb, Joan Christenson about the 25th Aniversary of Musical Offerings and Grammy Nominee Jose Serebrier on today's Classical Spotlight! We'll hear from pianist Jeremy Denk about his upcoming recital with superstar violinist Joshua Bell (Get your premier seating and invitation to a private post-performance reception here.) Plus a complete look in and around San Antonio's music scene!
Absolute Ocean Premiere at the Houston Symphony MP3 Download
January 15, 2009 · We speak with Augusta Read Thomas about her world premiere of Absolute Ocean with the Houston Symphony next Thursday, Saturday and Sunday! Also, a preview of the San Antonio Chamber Music Society's guests Fretwork playing Purcell, and don't miss the latest from mezzo Joyce DiDonato who has recorded an all Handel CD, "Furore."
January 8, 2009 · It's Camerata, Comedian and superstar pianist on this week's Classical Spotlight. John Clare talks with Ken Freudigman from Camerata San Antonio about playing one of his "dream" pieces; Bonnie Terry Warner takes flight with the San Antonio Symphony and music by Vaughan Williams; Cynthia Lawrence has shared the stage with John and Pavarotti in Las Vegas (at the same time!) and is at UTSA this week; star of Reno911 and Camp Lazlo Carlos Alazraqui talks about the importance of the voice and health; and finally, picture the outstanding Lilya Zilberstein in music by Mussorgsky. It's an action packed, fun filled Classical Spotlight!
January 1, 2009 · John Clare looks back at a great year of classical music on today's Classical Spotlight! We'll hear Piazzolla from Trio Solisti, Schumann from Joel Fan and the Enso Quartet, and Mendelssohn from Trio con Brio Copenhagen, and a look at concerts with the San Antonio Symphony and Musical Bridges Around the World. Plus start your 2009 off right with an indepth conversation with Mark O'Connor on today's look in and around San Antonio's music scene!
December 25, 2008 · John Clare spotlights a group of string players from the San Antonio Symphony organized by pricipal violist Allyson Dawkins, we learn about the New Year's concert from Ken David Masur and the latest from Trinity University professor Carolyn True is a compact disc called "1" - we'll hear some great Beethoven from it. Happy Holidays from all of us at Texas Public Radio!
December 18, 2008 · We speak with Ken David Masur and Diane Persellin about the San Antonio Symphony's Holiday Pops concert this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Also, a preview of the San Antonio Chamber Choir performance on Sunday afternoon, and don't miss the latest from violinist Rachel Barton Pine who has recorded concerti by Franz Clement and Ludwig van Beethoven. John Clare hosts.
December 11, 2008 · Today is the 100th birthday of American composer Elliott Carter. SOLI Chamber Ensemble has been featuring Carter's music (who is being feted around the world including his residency at Carnegie Hall!) and we'll have an interview with Carolyn True about her upcoming performance of Carter's Piano Sonata. Host John Clare also spotlights a new release of Schubert with David Finkel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer; an interview with Ruth Moreland of Voci di Sorelle who sing at Mission San Jose this weekend; a fabulous Messiah performance coming up with the San Antonio Symphony and Maestro Jean Marie Zeitouni; the Mid-Texas Symphony plays Anderson's Sleigh Ride; and the Alamo City Men's Chorus are featured in Franz Biebl's Ave Maria previewing their performances at Travis Park United Methodist Church. It's all the happenings in and around San Antonio musically for your holiday classical needs!
December 4, 2008 · We spotlight The Nutcracker, Children's Chorus of San Antonio, YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio), and a new release of Michael Gordon. John Clare hosts all the happenings in and around San Antonio musically.
November 28, 2008 · John Clare serves up many concerts to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! We'll hear from the San Antonio Brass who have three holidays concerts in the area, the Symphony of the Hills who spotlight three young artists, Musical Bridges Around the World with cellist Bion Tsanga and the San Antonio Choral Society sing Handel's Messiah. Not a musical turkey in the bunch!
November 20, 2008 · It's Composers, Camerata and a superstar tenor on this week's Classical Spotlight. John Clare talks with two composers from CASA (Composer's Alliance of San Antonio) about their new music concert at the McNay Art Gallery Sunday afternoon; plus a Century of Russian Masters with Camerata San Antonio; and music from Cavalleria Rusticana that Andrea Bocelli will sing in San Antonio for San Antonio Opera! We'll also have an encore from the Emersons String Quartet who played earlier this season for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society.
November 13, 2008 ·John Clare focuses on many voices on today's Classical Spotlight! We'll hear from the Vienna Boys Choir, Voci di Sorelli and the Tuesday Music Club's Opera to Broadway concert...plus more from Soli who play at an art gallery tonight.
November 6, 2008 · From a Pulitzer prize winner to San Antonio youth, Classical Spotlight has you covered for all the music events in and around San Antonio. We'll hear some of Paul Moravec's prize winning music and talk with the composer who is on the program of Soli; and hear from violinist and conductor Scott Yoo, a Music Director candidate for the SA Symphony. Also, the Prazak Quartet is on a US Tour and coming for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society this weekend, plus some Ragtime and Liszt from two pianists in town, all on today's show!
October 30, 2008 · John Clare channels Johnny Carson, and Dan Skinner makes a convincing Ed McMahon but we'll have the real Doc Severinsen on today's Classical Spotlight! Severinsen joins the San Antonio Symphony Pops with El Ritmo de la Vida for performances at the Majestic. Clare also talks with Ed Rieke about Faure's Requiem; and Owen Duggan stops by to discuss Brahms' Requiem. There's also information about singers, the San Antonio Opera and 12 choirs en masse on today's look in and around San Antonio's music scene!
October 23, 2008 · It's a special fundraising edition of Classical Spotlight! Today's show features guest conductor Alondra de la Parra with the San Antonio Symphony, the conductors of the Children's Chorus of San Antonio, composer Nathaniel Stuckey who has a Lemony Snickett tale of the orchestra to share, and pianist Warren Jones with the Olmos Ensemble. Listen in and join today!
October 16, 2008 · From a conductor new to the San Antonio Symphony to a flutist taking time away from the San Antonio Symphony and a Monday night concert for the Tuesday Music Club with Chris O'Riley and Carter Brey, Classical Spotlight has you covered for all the music events in and around San Antonio. We'll hear some Rzewski that will be on tap with Christopher Guzman at the Music Arts Center of San Antonio, Bach with the Texas Bach Choir, learn about an Organ Spectacular with the AGO, and hear from Christoph Campestrini, a Music Director candidate for the SA Symphony. Also, Tal Sterling Perkes leaps musical buildings and architecture while discussing the Camerata San Antonio's upcoming program all on today's show!
October 9, 2008 · We'll hear from several vocal ensembles presenting concerts this weekend including Voci di Sorelle,the San Antonio Choral Society, Christ Church Friends of Music presenting soprano Deborah Bussineau-King and pianist Ruth Friedberg, and organist Olivier Latry. There's also special features with composer Miguel del Aguila who has an upcoming cd with Camerata San Antonio, and host John Clare speaks with international violin superstar Anne-Sophie Mutter about her new Concerto cd. Plus, Nathan Cone reviews a new DVD from Disney that might appeal to the classical listener!
October 2, 2008 · We shine the spotlight on local concerts, from the UT Austin New Music Ensemble to the Estonian group Heinavanker at Trinity University. There's no debating you'll want to hear interviews with Orli Shaham, Christopher Seaman, Drew Stephen, John Duykers, Charles Yang and Anya Grohkovsky.
September 25, 2008 · We shine the spotlight on local concerts, from the San Antonio Opera production of Carmen, to violinist Stephanie Tepley at UTSA to the world renowned Emerson String Quartet! John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
September 18, 2008 · We have two symphony orchestras on today's show: The Symphony of the Hills and the Austin Symphony. Don't miss a musical discussion with conductors Jay Dunahoo and Peter Bay, plus violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz discusses the Beethoven Violin Concerto! John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
September 11, 2008 ·There's audio and video of today's performer in the KPAC studio! We shine the spotlight on Thomas Steigerwald playing Balakirev - and you can hear him From the Top this Saturday at Laurie Auditorium. There's also Camerata San Antonio with Artistic Director Ken Freudigman; Oboist Mark Ackerman discusses Autumn Winds with the Olmos Ensemble; Lee Lattimore is soloing with the Texas Bach Choir and we'll find out about a Baroque premiere; and finally a trip to Austin with violinist Jessica Mathaes rounds out the show. John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
September 4, 2008 · We shine the spotlight on local concerts, from the Lee Trio at Trinity University to the Mid Texas Symphony in Seguin, we'll hear from Music Bridges Around the World with violinist Emmanuel Borok and their Musical Evening at San Fernando with soprano Angela Malek. Also on tap is Camerata San Antonio with Yizhak Schotten, and From the Top's guest from San Antonio's Winston Churchill High School Sam Almaguer talks with us about playing the clarinet. John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
August 28, 2008 · John Clare kicks off Classical Spotlight with composer/performer/humorist Peter Schickele, aka PDQ Bach. The two talk about creativity, composition and a couple of appropriate works, the Howdy Symphony and Oedipus Tex on Schickele's 73rd birthday!
July 10, 2008 · John Clare previews the Cactus Pear Music Festival, which starts tonight in San Antonio, on Classical Spotlight. Learn more about the 12th annual chamber music festival which features new works and familiar pieces. John interviews Artistic Director Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and audience member/fan Deborah Moore about the two week chamber music festival.
July 17, 2008 · John Clare hosts a special on the continuing Cactus Pear Music Festival on this Classical Spotlight. The music includes David Heuser who talks about the world premiere of his "The Golden Ax" and we'll also hear about the opening night last week with Dr. Kenneth Bloom. John interviews Artistic Director and violinist Stepanie Sant'Ambrogio about the exciting conclusion to this 12th season, and about outreach. There are also works by Gershwin, Lukas Foss and Francis Poulenc on the show.
April 24, 2008 · Ron Moore hosts a KPAC 25th anniversary special on Classical Spotlight celebrating National Poetry Month. In collaboration with Gemini Ink, we present a modern song cycle, tracing its inception from poem to presentation. The music, recorded live in our studio, features San Antonio's Bett Butler, Jol Dilley and Rosemary Catacalos; the text is by Asian-American poet Li-Young Lee, from his Book of My Nights. Ron interviews Lee, Butler, Dilley and Catacolos about this fusion of classical, jazz, and spoken word.
April 10, 2008 · KPAC's Nathan Cone speaks to Ruth Moreland, founder of the all-women vocal ensemble Voci di Sorelle, about their upcoming concert of sacred and secular choral works, "Sacred Tranquility: Music for the Soul." They also talk about Voci di Sorelle's fall season and coming compact disc release.
April 10, 2008 · The Tuesday Musical Club is breaking new ground this Tuesday with their first ever evening concert. The program features the Santinelli Sisters Piano Duo. Texas Public Radio's James Baker previews the concert and speaks to the performers.
Concert information:
Santinelli Sisters Piano Duo Tuesday Musical Club
April 15, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
San Antonio, TX
Information: www.satmc.org
March 28, 2008 · It's the sixteenth year of Jazz Meets Classical, a unique collaboration between local jazz and classical musicians in San Antonio. Concerts this weekend will explore the influence of America's great art form, jazz, upon classical music by featuring composers like George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and others. KPAC's Randy Anderson visited this week with Joan Christensen, Kristen Roach, and Kyle Keener to talk about the program and hear some excerpts from the music of Paul Schoenfield.
Concert information:
Jazz Meets Classical XVI March 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cultural de Mexico
San Antonio, TX
Information: 210-227-0123
March 31, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio, TX
Information: 210-978-8151
April 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Witte Museum
San Antonio, TX
Information: 357-1900
March 27, 2008 · Camerata SA is off to the movies this week for a concert featuring the music of Nino Rota, Erich Korngold, and Bernard Herrmann. Founding member Ken Freudigman stopped by our studios to speak with Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone about the concert and the prolific concert career of these three composers, best known for their movie scores.
Concert information:
Camerata at the Movies
March 27, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
1st Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.
Kerrville, TX
March 30, 2008,3:00 p.m.
Travis Park UMC, 230 E. Travis
San Antonio, TX
March 13, 2007 · San Antonio’s contemporary chamber group, SOLI Chamber Ensemble, has a lot going on this week. On Saturday, they'll be taking part in San Antonio's Luminaria festivities at the WOW Gallery on Houston St. and at the Magik Theatre. Then on Tuesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 20, SOLI clarinetist Stephanie Key premieres a new collaborative work, (Re)Action, with guitarist Joe Reyes and dancer Amber Ortega-Perez. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone spoke with Key and Reyes recently about the program and the piece, which deals with global warming.
Concert information: Synergy: (Re)Action
March 18, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Ruth Taylor Concert Hall, Trinity University
March 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
March 6, 2007 ·The San Antonio Symphony today formally announced its program for the 2008-2009 season, which includes something for all of San Antonio to enjoy. And while the Symphony continues its search for a new Music Director, Artistic Advisor Christopher Seaman steps in to conduct many of the season’s concerts. Texas Public Radio’s Celina Montoya spoke to Symphony Vice President David Filner and VP of Marketing Carolyn Bacon about the highlights of the upcoming classical and pops series, and about the possibility of a new performing arts center to house the Symphony.
March 6, 2007 · San Antonio’s contemporary chamber group, SOLI Chamber Ensemble, invades the rock-dominated South By Southwest music festival next week for a concert featuring music by Steve Reich, John Adams, Michael Torke, and other living composers. Their appearance at SXSW marks the first time a classical ensemble is officially performing at the annual festival. KPAC’s Nathan Cone spoke to SOLI clarinetist Stephanie Key and guest artist Joe Reyes about the concert.
Concert information: SOLI @ SXSW
March 12, 2008
St. David’s Episcopal Church,
304 E. 7th St., Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-472-1196
The Caroling Project Windows Media MP3 Download December 12, 2007 · Musicians from The Caroling Project, a group of San Antonio musicians who perform for the incarcerated at area jails during he holidays, are in studio for an interview and live performance.
Ken Masur, resident conductor of the SA Symphony Windows Media MP3 Download December 12, 2007 · Host Kathy Couser speaks to Ken Masur, the newly appointed resident conductor of the San Antonio Symphony.
Violinist Ertan Torgul Windows Media MP3 Download December 6, 2007 · Kathy Couser speaks with violinist Ertan Torgul, about the Dec. 10 and 11 concert of the SOLI Chamber Ensemble, titled, "Torgulmania!"
Ruth Moreland of Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download December 6, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews Ruth Moreland, artistic director of Voci di Sorelle, about their December 16 medieval Christmastime concert at San Antonio's Mission San Jose.
Emanuel Borok, Dallas Symphony concertmaster Windows Media MP3 Download December 6, 2007 · Dallas Symphony concertmaster Emanuel Borok speaks to Kathy Couser about his career, and upcoming performance in San Antonio with Musical Bridges.
Camerata SA's Miguel del Aguila concert Windows Media MP3 Download November 29, 2007 · Texas Public Radio's Kathy Couser chats with Camerata SA founder Kenneth Freudigman about their upcoming concert featuring music of Miguel del Aguila.
Marguerite McCormick, director of Children's Chorus of SA Windows Media MP3 Download November 29, 2007 · Host Kathy Couser speaks with Children's Chorus of San Antonio director Marguerite McCormick.
Judith Gani of the Alamo Arts Ballet Windows Media MP3 Download November 29, 2007 · Alamo Arts Ballet's Executive Director, Judith Gani, is in the studio to talk to Kathy Couser about the new company and their upcoming performance at the Carver, "Fire and Ice."
Chanticleer Windows Media MP3 Download November 4, 2007 · The multiple Grammy award winning all-male vocal ensemble, Chanticleer will be performing in San Antonio on November 11. Kathy Couser talks about the group's success and its founder, San Antonio native, Louis Botto.
David Heuser Windows Media MP3 Download November 4, 2007 · Randy Anderson talks with San Antonio composer David Heuser whose work, "Something Miraculous Burns" had its world premiere by the San Antonio Symphony on November 2.
Musical Offerings Windows Media MP3 Download November 4, 2007 · Musical Offerings opens their season with an all Bach concert, "Bach in the Saddle Again" on Tuesday, November 13th. Kathy Couser interviews Artistic Director, Joan Christianson about the concert.
Enso Quartet Windows Media MP3 Download October 25, 2007 · The season opener for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society was the Enso Quartet along with pianist Joel Fan who is featured on this interview.
Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download October 25, 2007 · Ruth Moreland, Artistic Director and founder of the women's vocal ensemble talks about "Cantos a Dios," a concert of Latin American Music which opened their season.
Artist Profile: Midori Windows Media MP3 Download October 2, 2007 · Kathy Couser talks with violinist, Midori about her many musical and diplomatic achievements.
Musical Bridges Across the World's 10th Season Windows Media MP3 Download October 2, 2007 · Anya Grokhovski-Michaelson gives us a preview of Musical Bridges Across the World's Tenth Anniversary season.
Artist Profile: Mark Ackerman Windows Media MP3 Download October 2, 2007 · Classical Spotlight presents a profile of San Antonio Symphony's principle oboist, Mark Ackerman.
San Antonio Symphony "Perlman & Bernstein" Windows Media MP3 Download September 13, 2007 · Music Director Larry Rachleff previews two San Antonio Symphony concerts, the all-Beethoven evening featuring Itzhak Perlman and Bernstein on Broadway. Also, Kathy Couser interviews Leonard Bernstein's Daughter, Nina.
Matt Dunne Windows Media MP3 Download September 13, 2007 · UTSA Professor and guitarist Matt Dunne talks about UTSA's Monday Night Artists Series.
Camerata San Antonio's 2007-2008 Season Windows Media MP3 Download September 6, 2007 · Kenneth Freudigman, principle cellist with the San Antonio Symphony and Artistic Director of Camarata San Antonio tells about the 2007-2008 season of this premier chamber ensemble.
Barry Brake Windows Media MP3 Download July 19, 2007 · Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone speaks to Barry Brake about the music Barry wrote to accompany a screening of The Crowd as part of TPR's Cinema Tuesdays series. Barry performs several cues and explains the Wagnerian leitmotif method he employed in the development of musical themes.
Alexandra Ansanelli Windows Media MP3 Download June 28, 2007 · Ballerina Alexandra Ansanelli, who'll be dancing Sleeping Beauty with the Royal Ballet in San Antonio, talks about her journey from soccer to ballet!
Pianist Roger Wright Windows Media MP3 Download June 28, 2007 · Listen to an interview with Texas born pianist and National Scrabble Champ, Roger Wright who'll be performing in San Antonio on Sunday, July 1st.
San Antonio Symphony "Odes and Celebrations" Windows Media MP3 Download May 31, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews Music Director Larry Rachleff about the last concert of the season.
Farewells Windows Media MP3 Download May 31, 2007 · Kathy Couser and Randy Anderson remember the accomplishments of San Antonio Music Director, Larry Rachleff and San Antonio Symphony Concert Master, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio who are leaving their positions as this season draws to a close.
Arts For The Soul Windows Media MP3 Download May 24, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews John Sant'Ambrogio, director of Arts For the Soul, a summer program of week long retreats in Steamboat Springs, Colorado which are designed to nourish the creative spirit. Workshops are held in art, chamber music, creative writing, photography and voice and vocal ensemble.
The Redeemer Fine Arts Series Windows Media MP3 Download May 24, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews pianist, Brent Watkins, violinist, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and cellist, Anne Martindale- Williams, about their concert which will take place this Sunday May 27th at 7 p.m. at Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. Admission is free. The program includes music of Beethoven, Brahms and Debussy.
Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download May 17, 2007 · Ruth Moreland, artistic director of the women's vocal ensemble, Voci di Sorelle, talks about "Come Pretty Love" a concert of American sacred songs and spirituals scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio.
SOLI Torgulmania! Windows Media MP3 Download May 17, 2007 · Violinist Ertan Torgul talks about the works of Copeland and Corigliano that he and pianist Carolyn True will be performing on Monday, May 21st and Tuesday, May 22nd as the last concert of SOLI Ensemble's season. Also, David Heuser, Professor of Composition at UTSA, talks about his piece "Thin Green Traces" which will be premiered at this concert.
SPECTRUM - A Tribute to Motown and R&B Windows Media MP3 Download May 17, 2007 · An interview with conductor Michael Krajewski about the May 18th-20th San Antonio Symphony pops concert which features SPECTRUM, a quartet which recreates the sounds and styles of groups like the Platters, the Four Tops and the Temptations.
San Antonio Symphony May 4th and 5th Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews San Antonio Symphony Music Director Larry Rachleff about this weekend's program. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg returns to San Antonio to perform two Bach concertos. We'll hear Schumann's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major "Spring" along with Chen Yi's Momentum featuring guest conductor Xian Zhang.
Nadja! Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg about her new record label, classical music on the radio and how to stop smoking!
San Antonio Symphony May 11th and 12th Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews San Antonio Symphony Music Director Larry Rachleff about "Something Old, Something New", this weekend's Symphony performances. Thomas Wilkins conducts music of Bach, Respighi, Mendelssohn and MacMillan with guest soloist, Colin Currie, percussion.
Colin Currie Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Percussionist Colin Currie is as exciting to watch as he is to listen to.
Camarata San Antonio "The Joy of Sextets" Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · Kenneth Freudigman, co-founder of Camarata San Antonio, talks about the ensemble's last concert of the season; sextets by Brahms, Strauss and Roentgen.
Music from Saint Mark's Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · Drs. Judith and Gerre Hancock with the Parish Choir of Saint Marks will perform Jean Langlais' Messe Solennelle along with the dedication of the new organ console.
American Boychoir Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · The American Boychoir will appear in concert on Saturday, April 28th at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church.
Musical Bridges Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · Randy Anderson praises the talents of pianist Olexi Koltakov who'll be performing this week-end.
Amadeus Trio Windows Media MP3 Download April 19, 2007 · The world renown Amadeus Trio is performing in San Antonio on April 22nd as part of The San Antonio Chamber Music Society 2006-2007 season.
San Antonio Symphony at JCC Windows Media MP3 Download April 19, 2007 · The San Antonio Symphony will present a Symphonic Celebration of Israel's Independence Day on Sunday, April 22nd.
Royal Ballet Covent Garden Windows Media MP3 Download April 19, 2007 · The Royal Ballet Covent Garden will perform in San Antonio July 5-7.
Soli Chamber Ensemble Windows Media MP3 Download April 12, 2007 · Stephanie Key talks about Monday and Tuesday evening's concert called "Music of Note: the SOLI Commissions from ' 96-' 06."
Father Tom's Kids Benefit Concert Windows Media MP3 Download April 5, 2007 · Local performers pool their talents for a benefit concert on April 14th with proceeds going to Father Tom's Kids, a project which pairs sponsors with needy and orphaned children in Kenya.
Miro Quartet to perform at UTSA Windows Media MP3 Download April 5, 2007 · The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Music Monday Night Artist Series finishes its season with a performance by the Miro String Quartet on April 16th at 7:30 PM. Call 458-5685 for ticket information.
Camarata San Antonio "Americana" Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · Camarata San Antonio is presenting an all-American program this weekend with chamber works by Amy Beach, Lukas Foss, Stephen Paulus and Charles Ives, with Kenneth Freudigman; cello, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio; violin and guest artist, Aileen Chanco; piano.
"Musical Shower of Roses" Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · The San Antonio Mastersingers with John Silantien, conductor, will present their annual benefit concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower on Psalm Sunday. This all-Russian program will include excerpts from Rachmaninov's Vespers along with pieces by Shostakovich, Stravinsky and Part.
"Music of War and Peace," music for Reflection, Peace and Healing Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · The San Antonio Chamber Choir directed by Scott MacPherson presents a concert commemorating times of war and hopes for peace. This concert is dedicated to San Antonio's military community and will honor those who have lost their lives in recent conflict.
"Jazz Meets Classical" Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · Matthew Dunne, a member of Musical Offerings, talks about the performances of Jazz Meets Classical XV. These performances of Brazilian and Latin music were March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd.
Artist Profile: John Carroll Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews principal trumpet of the San Antonio Symphony John Carroll.
Mr. Carroll has been principal tumpet of the San Antonio Symphony since 1979. He also teaches brass at Saint Mary's University and Our Lady of the Lake University and has recently completed his Masters in Conducting at UTSA. Related links:San Antonio SymphonySan Antonio Brass
Symphony premieres new work by Kramer Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · San Antonio composer Timothy Kramer's new work, "Party Favors," is being premeiered this weekend by the San Antonio Symphony. It's the second piece of music by Kramer that the San Antonio Symphony has performed, and in Kramer's words, it's a big show piece for orchestra, displaying a "love of sound for sound's sake." Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone spoke to Timothy Kramer. Related links:San Antonio SymphonyComposers Alliance of San Antonio
Conspirare Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · Vocal ensemble Conspirare is appearing this week-end at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in a program titled Blue Guitar. Kathy Couser interviews Paul Crabtree whose work Tenebrae Responsories on songs of Bob Dylan is featured on the program.
Symphony March 23-24 Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · Randy Anderson chats with San Antonio Symphony Director Larry Rachleff about this week-ends' performance titled "Sombreros, Saint-Saens and The Sea."
The Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach Windows Media MP3 Download March 15, 2007 · Laurel Heights United Methodist Church presents "The Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach" on Sunday March 18th at 7:30 pm. This is a multimedia dramatic presentation of the life and work of Albert Schweitzer interspersed with the music of Bach played by local organists.
Andreas Klein in concert Windows Media MP3 Download March 15, 2007 · German-born pianist Andreas Klein will appear in concert Monday evening March 19th at 7:30 in the UTSA 1604 Campus Arts Building Recital Hall Recital Hall. His performance entitled "Mozart and His Shadow features works by Mozart Schubert and Beethoven.
Artist Profile: Lee Hipp Windows Media MP3 Download March 8, 2007 · Native Texan Lee Hipp, principal tuba of the San Antonio Symphony and the San Antonio Brass since 1989, has also performed with the Dallas, Houston and Atlanta symphonies, the Miami City Ballet Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. Lee has also taught tuba and euphonium at the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Utah and is currently instructor of tuba and euphonium at St. Mary’s University. Related links:San Antonio SymphonyEastern Music FestivalSt. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio Brass
Bugs Bunny on Broadway Windows Media MP3 Download March 8, 2007 · This weekend, the San Antonio Symphony welcomes special guest artists Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd to the Majestic Theatre for "Bugs Bunny on Broadway." Conductor George Daugherty spoke to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone about the show, which features the Symphony performing live soundtracks to classic Looney Tunes cartoons. Performances are Friday and Saturday night at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 2:00.
Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download March 1, 2007 · Voci di Sorelle a vocal ensemble of twelve women is presenting Laudate Dio an evening of sacred Medieval and Rennaissance music Friday March 9th at 8:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel of Our Lady of the Lake University. Related link: www.benissimomusic.org
March 1, 2007 · The UTSA Department of Music, Lyric Theatre and Orchestra is presenting two one-act operas by Gian Carlo Menotti who died on February 1. The Old Maid and The Thief and The Medium run March 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00 at the UTSA Downtown Campus Buena Vista Theatre.
Camarata San Antonio Recital Windows Media MP3 Download February 22, 2007 · James Baker interviews Symphony hornist Jeff Garza and pianist Vivienne Petkovich about this week-end's Camarata San Antonio Recital.
Artist Profile: Emily Watkins Windows Media MP3 Download February 22, 2007 · As part of Classical Spotlight's Music Makers series we profile Symphony violist Emily Watkins.
San Antonio Symphony weekend concerts Windows Media MP3 Download February 22, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews Larry Rachleff about this week-end's San Antonio Symphony concerts and Kathy Couser interviews guest soloist Awadagin Pratt.
YOSA performs Wagner overture Windows Media MP3 Download February 16, 2007 · For 30 years, the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) has provided an outlet for young musicians from throughout South Texas to come together in celebration of great music. YOSA is comprised of five playing ensembles featuring over 400 talented young musicians from throughout San Antonio and the surrounding area. As part of Texas Public Radio's Online Arts Outreach, we're sharing a YOSA Philharmonic performance of Wagner's Overture to "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg,"
recorded November 5, 2006.
Artist Profile: Stephanie Key Windows Media MP3 Download February 15, 2007 · This week we present a short profile of clarinetist and Soli Ensemble Artistic Director, Stephanie Key. We'll find out who her musical heroes are, some highlights and mishaps of her career and she'll tell us about her daring new hobby!. Related link:www.solichamberensemble.com
Michael Gast to present lecuture at SAMA Windows Media MP3 Download February 15, 2007 ·Principal horn with the Minneapolis Symphony, Michael Gast will present a humorous and educational concert/lecture called "Hunting Horn: From the Forest to Carnegie Hall" this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Related link:www.minnesotaorchestra.org
YOSA to perform Phantom of the Opera Windows Media MP3 Download February 15, 2007 ·This Sunday at 7 p.m., YOSA Symphony will perform Gabriel Thibadeau's 1990 score while the audience watches the Lon Chaney silent classic "The Phantom of the Opera." The film and concert will take place in the Jefferson High School Auditorium on the corner of Donaldson and Wilson.
Silvestre Revueltas honored in San Antonio Windows Media MP3 Download January 25, 2007 · Regarded as one of Mexico's greatest composers, Silvestre Revueltas has been honored and recognized in San Antonio with a Texas State Historical marker at his last residence in San Antonio. He lived in San Antonio from 1926 until 1928, working as a violinist, composer and conductor. He's been described as "the great free spirit of Mexican music" because his music was based on indigenous folk style reflecting the spirit and soul of Mexico. Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal produced this segment on Silvestre Revueltas. Related links:Link 1Link 2Link 3
The 5 Browns to perform with the symphony Windows Media MP3 Download January 18, 2007 · The San Antonio Symphony will perform its first special concert of 2007 with the Texas natives, the 5 Browns. The young Juilliard-trained piano players spoke with Texas Public Radio’s Abra Schnur about their love for music and their goal to introduce classical music to all ages.
Symphony begins season with “Killer Bees” Windows Media MP3 Download September 28, 2006 · The San Antonio Symphony is celebrating the start of a new season with a program by the “Killer Bees” — Berlioz, Bernstein, and Brahms on September 29 & 30, 2006 at the Majestic. Berlioz’s fresh and lively Roman Carnival Overture will begin the program, Leonard Bernstein’s heartfelt “Jeremiah” Symphony will feature soprano Susan Lorette Dunn and the concert will end with the noble and stately sounds of Brahms’ revered Fourth Symphony. Classical Spotlight host Randy Anderson talks with Larry Rachleff, music director of the San Antonio Symphony, about the first concert of the 2006-2007 season.
Judith Lang Zaimont Windows Media MP3 Download September 14, 2006 · Composer Judith Lang Zaimont is internationally recognized for her distinctive style, characterized by its expressive strength and dynamism. Many of her 100 works are prize-winning compositions. In 2003, she was the commissioned composer for the International San Antonio Piano Competition. Randy Anderson had the opportunity to speak with her recently and featured a portion of the interview on Classical Spotlight.
Classical Spotlight, hosted and produced by TPR's John Clare (left), features artists performing in South Texas. The weekly, hour-long program consists of music and interviews produced by Texas Public Radio.
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