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The Prokofiev-Haydn Connection
October 1, 2016
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"On Connections we focus on links between works or composers, and music that shares a common theme or inspiration,"
explains host Stephen Peithman. "It all adds up to great stories and great music."
Stephen has been contributing shows since 1984, first with Musical Stages, and now, Connections--all with the help of Recording Engineer Mark Jones. More...
- For a list of recordings used in each program, click on the program's title below, after the program has aired.
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The Forest Connection
The forest in music by Wagner, Mahler, Strauss, Debussy, Orff, Britten, and more.
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
The Bachianas Connection
An exploration of the nine Bachianas Brasileiras of Heitor Villa-Lobos
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Saturday, September 10, 2016
The Opening Connection
Famous overtures by Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini, Offenbach, Strauss, and Bernstein
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Saturday, September 3, 2016
The Te Deum Connection
Probing the Te Deum "Jinx" in music by Handel, Mozart, Berlioz and more
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
The Nocturne Connection
Exploring the Nocturne from Mozart to Copland—and beyond
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
The Debussy-Ravel Connection
The links between Debussy and Ravel and their string quartets
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
The Incidental Connection
Theatre music by Purcell, Bizet, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Grieg, and Vaughan Williams.
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
The Delibes Connection
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Saturday, July 30, 2016
The Hymn Connection
The stories behind the tune of Vaughan Williams 'Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis' and the Shaker tune rediscovered by Aaron Copland and famously used in his 'Appalachian Spring.'
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Saturday, July 16, 2016
The Italian Connection
Works inspired by the music, people and scenery of Italy
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