We would like to acknowledge Alamo Music Center for making live music on Classical Spotlight possible. As the exclusive dealer for Yamaha pianos in San Antonio, they have generously provided a Yamaha upright for studio use by our musical guests.
Classical Spotlight features artists performing in South Texas. The 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.
Airs: 11 a.m. Thursdays on KPAC and KTXI
For a glance at the San Antonio Symphony's current season, follow this link: www.sasymphony.org
San Antonio Symphony Musician's blog: www.sasmusicians.blogspot.com
Recent Interviews & Performances:
Gemini Ink creates "Jazz Lied"
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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.
Voci di Sorelle: Sacred Tranquility
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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.
Voci di Sorelle online: www.benissimomusic.org
An article about Voci di Sorelle from a recent issue of San Antonio Woman magazine.
Concert information:
Sacred Tranquility
April 13, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
University United Methodist Church
San Antonio, TX
Information: 210-912-9555
Santinelli Sisters Play for Tuesday Musical Club
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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
Jazz Meets Classical XVI
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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
Camerata SA is Off to the Movies
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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
SOLI Clarinetist Takes a Classical Spin on a Contemporary Issue
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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
San Antonio Symphony Announces 2008/09 Season Windows Media MP3 Download
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.
SOLI Chamber Ensemble Plays SXSW Windows Media MP3 Download
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
More information about South By Southwest: www.sxsw.com
SOLI Chamber Ensemble: www.solichamberensemble.com
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
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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 Symphony San 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 Symphony Composers 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 Symphony Eastern Music Festival St. Mary's University San 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
Menotti One Act Operas Windows Media MP3 Download
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 1 Link 2 Link 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.
