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My Classical Moment

 

Everyone who loves classical music has a story to share about its importance in their lives. We invited CapRadio listeners to submit some of their favorites.

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In November and December of 2016, we invited CapRadio listeners to tell us about some of their favorite classical music moments.  We have compiled those stories here.  Thanks to all who took part in our "My Classical Moment" project. It was great to be able to share your stories on the air and on the web.

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Virginia Squire's Classical Moment

December 23, 2016

Virginia's classical moment was in her eighth grade music class.

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David Kassler's Classical Moment

December 22, 2016

Dave's moment took place when his vocalist father called Dave up on stage unexpectedly to serve as his piano accompanist.

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Lyra Halprin's Classical Moment

December 22, 2016

Whenever she hears a piano piece by Schumann on the radio, Lyra thinks of her mom, who was a classical concert pianist.

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Mary Westfall's Classical Moment

December 22, 2016

Mary experienced her classical moment when she listened to Grofe's famous Grand Canyon Suite while viewing the subject of the work with her own eyes.

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Debby McClatchy's Classical Moment

December 22, 2016

Debby's shocking moment came during a trip to San Francisco as a teenager.

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Patrick Kenealey's Classical Moment

December 22, 2016

Patrick has been teaching music in schools for more than 40 years. He's touched a lot of lives. One student named Matt touched his.

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Dan Tajbl's Classical Moment

December 21, 2016

Dan received his first classical LP as a young boy from his uncle.

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Eve Buckledorf's Classical Moment

December 21, 2016

Eve Buckledorf's classical moment started with a pair of pink ballet shoes her mother bought for her when Buckledorf was nine-years-old.

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Teresa Harbert's Classical Moment

December 20, 2016

Teresa's moment was an epiphany of resonance. It's when the cello spoke to her.

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Leslie Peacock's Classical Moment

December 20, 2016

6-month-old Maleah's days are filled with classical moments.

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