Host Stephen Peithman explores ideas, themes and people shared by various classical works, Saturday afternoons at 4.
"I've
always been intrigued by the connections between different
compositions and composers," explains host Stephen Peithman, "and
on Connections we explore those connections in a way
that's both informative and entertaining. The focus is on works
that display a strong influence of another work or composer, that
draw directly from other works, or that share a common theme or
inspiration. There are great stories to be told - both comic and
dramatic - and a lot of great music, too."Stephen has been contributing shows to Capital Public Radio
since 1983, first with "Musical Stages," and now,
"Connections."
He also is an author, including The Annotated Tales of
Edgar Allan Poe and seven theatre-related books, and has
served as Executive Editor of Stage Directions magazine,
Managing Editor of San Francisco magazine, and Staff
Editor for Sunset magazine. A singer since his
early years, he has performed with chamber ensembles, as a soloist,
and as a performer in opera and musical theatre.
