Kent Teeters
Former Classical Music Coordinator and Host
Kent Teeters began his public radio involvement during his previous career as a music teacher. He was a phone volunteer during pledge drives and later volunteered as a part-time announcer for a local public station in Quincy, Illinois. From 1995-2000, he was music director and then program director for public radio WNIN-FM, a small, award-winning station in Evansville, Indiana. Before coming to Capital Public Radio, Kent served as music director for WGUC in Cincinnati from 2000-2007. He is the 1997 recipient of Public Radio's National FLO Award as Best Announcer.
"One of my earliest memories is of listening over and over to an LP from Al Hirt and Arthur Fiedler called 'Pops Goes the Trumpet.' A really wild reading of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto was on that disc. Also, in the 60's my parents would take me from our little town to the big city of Indianapolis where the large department stores would give marionette shows accompanied by classical music. I'm forever grateful to my parents for exposing me to as much culture as they could find and afford."
In addition to traveling with his wife, reading, and occasionally picking up the French horn, Kent spends time cooking, collecting model trains, listening to music (of course), and enjoying the company of Sophie the Dog.
Symphonic Sidebars: A Sardonic Symphony From Shostakovich
October 1, 2015
The symphonic language of Dmitri Shostakovich runs the gamut, from heroic to playful, passionate to provocative.
Symphonic Sidebars: One Of The Best American Composers You've Never Heard Of
August 26, 2015
David Diamond was one of the most prolific American composers of the 20th century. He wrote several concertos (three are for the violin), many chamber music pieces including ten string quartets, and numerous orchestral works.
Sound Advice: Powerful Russian Symphonies
August 13, 2015
Sound Advice goes classical with some powerful Russian symphonies. We'll also listen to some Mozart.
Symphonic Sidebars: Jean Sibelius, Nordic Nature Beyond The Boundaries
July 27, 2015
The birthday of Jean Sibelius was celebrated during his adult years as a national event in Finland. Classical host Kent Teeters explains why this man was so beloved in his home country and beyond.
Symphonic Sidebars: Gustav Mahler, The Sorrowful And The Sublime
June 30, 2015
With the exception of a few songs and song cycles, the symphony as a musical form was the be all and end all for Gustav Mahler. He composed no concertos, hardly any chamber music, and though he was an important conductor of opera, Mahler wrote...
This Summer's Classical Concerts and Festivals
June 10, 2015
Many of the world’s best classical musicians come to our area each summer to perform concerts surrounded by the natural beauty of our western landscapes. Here are some of the festivals and series coming up.
Symphonic Sidebars: Mystic, Melodic, Melancholic Music Of Ralph Vaughan Williams
May 22, 2015
Classical Host Kent Teeters brings you expert commentary on extraordinary symphonies monthly - this month he looks at the life and music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Crocker Classical Concert Ticket Giveaway: French Connection, Natsuki Fukasawa And Igor Veligan
May 15, 2015
Enter for your chance to win tickets to see pianist Natsuki Fukasawa and violinist Igor Veligan perform works by Franck and Ravel as part of the Crocker Classical Concert series.
Symphonic Sidebars: A Third Symphony From A “Rodney Dangerfield” Composer
March 26, 2015
Next up in our series on extraordinary symphonies, Franz Berwald's Symphony Number Three.
Symphonic Sidebars: A Guide To Symphonies That Are Anything But Ordinary
February 23, 2015
Kent Teeters unpacks a superb second symphony from a famous opera composer.