Classical MusicClassical Music Playlist, July 9, 2026To gain experience writing for orchestra before tackling his first symphony (at age 46) and avoiding negative comparisons to Beethoven, Brahms composed other orchestral works from his mid-20s including his Serenade No. 1, today’s Midday Masterpiece.
Classical July 13, 2026 Jennifer Reason Local Artist Feature August 10th, 2026: Violinist Finds A Knack For Conducting...By Accident He's a violinist...and a conductor...AND an educator! Find out in this feature how he manages all three sides of his career. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Classical June 15, 2026 Jennifer Reason Local Artist Feature June 12th, 2026: Composer Writes Music to Help Deal with Tragedy- Including His Own. We all know that music heals. Composer Kurt Erickson takes a firsthand approach in writing music to help deal with life's tragedies. Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Classical June 12, 2026 Jennifer Reason Local Artist Feature June 5th, 2026: The Only Thing Better than One Flute Is...Four Flutes! When you picture a quartet, most likely string instruments spring to mind, and perhaps at an event like a wedding. But have you considered an all flute quartet? Turns out they do exist, and they can even play jazz! Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Classical May 28, 2026 Jennifer Reason Local Artist Feature May 29, 2026: Pulitzer Prize Winner for Music This Year Happens to be Local What a month: Gabriela Lena Frank was named Musical America’s Composer of the Year. Her opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is being performed at the Met. And earlier this month she won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Wow! Listen / Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
