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![]() San Antonio and the Hill Country's Classical Music Community Takes Center Stage
Classical Spotlight brings the lastest news about concerts and performances from San Antonio and the Hill Country's vibrant classical music community. Hosted by John Clare, the program showcases the week's upcoming performances with music and interviews with local artists, conductors, and nationally-renowned classical music performers. Airs: Thursdays at 1 p.m. on KPAC 88.3 FM and KTXI 90.1 FM in the Hill Country About John Clare
With an award-winning radio career that spans over 10 years and an intense passion for classical music, Clare gives voice to the local classical music scene. A former broadcaster for NPR, he has previously worked with Voice of America, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and stations in Kansas, Nevada, and California. He previously was a broadcaster for WITF 89.5 FM in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. As a skilled violinist, Clare is experienced on the other side of the microphone, having played in concerts across the United States, including performances with famed tenors Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli. Clare is a former member of the Nevada Chamber Symphony, Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society, Glen Willow Symphony Orchestra, Shreveport Symphony, Abilene Philharmonic and Wichita Symphony Orchestra. An avid chamber music lover, John founded the Las Vegas Chamber Music Society in 2004. Currenlty, Clare serves as executive director of SOLI Chamber Ensemble and on the board of the American Music Center in New York City, besides playing violin in the Mid Texas Symphony. September 2, 2010 Cypress Releases Vol. 2 of Beethoven
YOSA on the Go
Turtle Island Quartet Tackles Jimi Hendrix in New Release
Sebastian Lang-Lessing Prepares for His Symphony Debut
Oberammergau Passion Play Tradition Continues After Hundreds of Years
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