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"On Connections we focus on works that display a strong influence of another work or composer, that draw directly from other works or share a common theme or inspiration," explains host Stephen Peithman. "There are great stories to tell -- and great music, too."
Stephen has been contributing shows to Capital Public Radio since 1984, first with Musical Stages, and now, Connections. He is the author of The Annotated Tales of Edgar Allan Poe and seven theatre-related books. A singer since his early years, he has performed with chamber ensembles, as a soloist, and as a performer in opera and musical theatre, as well as comedies & dramas. More...
- For a list of recordings used in each program, click on the program's title below, after the program has aired.
LATEST SHOW | Saturday, February 28, 2015
In Coming Weeks On Connections:
Saturday, February 21, 2015
The Debussy-Chopin Connection
Chopin’s influence on Debussy as he developed his own, utterly individual style
Saturday, February 14, 2015
The Avian Connection II
More musical flights of fancy--from Mozart & Handel to Ravel & Stravinsky, and beyond
Saturday, February 07, 2015
The Romeo & Juliet Connection
Romeo and Juliet in works by Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Delius, Prokofiev, Bernstein and more
Saturday, January 31, 2015
The Macbeth Connection
Shakespeare's Macbeth in works by Beethoven, Verdi, Strauss, Sullivan, Ibert, Walton, and more
Saturday, January 24, 2015
The Paganini Connection
The astonishing impact of Nicolo Paganini's 24th Caprice for Solo Violin
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Saturday, January 03, 2015
The Fairy Tale Connection
Tales of enchantment in works by Mendelssohn, Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Stravinsky, and others.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
The Winter Connection
Winter-inspired music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Delius, Prokofiev, and more.