Classical Spotlight, hosted and produced by TPR's John Clare (left), features artists performing in South Texas. The weekly, hour-long program consists of music and interviews produced by Texas Public Radio.
Classical Spotlight runs September through May each year. The summer months feature music from the Texas Public Radio classical library during this hour.
Airs: 2 p.m., Thursdays on KPAC and KTXI
For more information includingpictures and a complete rundown, checkout the KPAC blog: http://kpac883.blogspot.com
Venue: the home of Mr. Epitacio Resendez, 430 East Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio 78212 Admission: $75 |saipc.org
San Antonio Brass Camp Concert Series Tuesday, June 14, 2011 | 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2011 | 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2011 | 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011 | 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Treadaway Recital Hall, St. Mary's University Admission: Free
June 2, 2011 · Zeynep Ucbasaran, Turkish concert pianist, presenting a solo program of charming Chopin favorites for Musical Bridges Around the World. -more-
May 26, 2011 ·Camerata San Antonio offers its last performances of the season this week. The program consists of two great works, one new and unknown and one a traditional masterpiece. Ken Freudigman sheds light on the quintets with Host John Clare. -more-
May 26, 2011 ·John Clare interviewed Ken-David Masur about the symphony's upcoming programs, including the Memorial Day Concert, as well as his festival in New York and other exciting new jobs for the young Maestro. -more-
May 26, 2011 ·For a senior project, Ken Thompson of MACSA gave pianist Thomas Steigerwald the challenge of performing three different recital programs in one month. Thomas will perform all these recitals at the Tuesday Musical Club. John Clare spoke to Thompson and Steigerwald about these concerts and Thomas's planns for the rest of the summer. -more-
May 26, 2011 ·YOSA auditions occur June 2 to 5 at the UTSA Main Campus (1604). ohn Clare speaks with Troy Peters about the process and what to expect for the coming season with YOSA. -more-
May 19, 2011 ·John Clare speaks to Thomas Steigerwald about playing with an orchestra for the first time in one of the last performances of the Tchaikovsky Festival, an interactive family concert.-more-
May 19, 2011 · John Clare talks with American composer Timothy Kramer about writing for the San Antonio Chamber Choir and the challenges of ancient languages in his composition
"Lux Caelestis." -more-
May 19, 2011 · John Clare speaks with conductor Mark Rogers about this festive program, which features Judson High School's Bass Trombone Hector Sellers, performing Gordon Jacob's "Cameos. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Symphony Beethoven & Mozart Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21, 2011 | 8:00 p.m. | Majestic Theatre
Sebastian Lang-Lessing believes the rarely performed 8th is one of Beethoven’s most perfectly crafted works. The highly anticipated return of cellist Alban Gerhardt completes a dramatic evening of German masterpieces.
Venue: Majestic Theatre, San Antonio Admission: $10 - $90 |ticketmaster
Young People’s Concert | Tchaikovsky: The Art of Sound May 25, 26 and 31, 2011 | 9:45 a.m. & 11:10 a.m.
Explore the incredible talents of Tchaikovsky in this program featuring the winning artwork from the 2010-2011 Paint to Music competition. Learn how this magical composer uses different techniques to create a variety of sounds. The symphony will explore the physics of sound in this exciting program
Venue: Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University Admission: $4
May 12, 2011 ·In the YOSA Philharmonic's final Gold Series concert this season, Russian Fairy Tales will deliver an afternoon of colorful Russian music inspired by fairy tales paired with images and items from the McNay Art Museum's Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. Clarinetest Louis Coy was the winner of the YOSA Concerto Competition and will be the featured soloist.-more-
May 12, 2011 ·Musical Offerings presents Jazz Meets Classical XIX, a unique collaboration between jazz and classical musicians now in its nineteenth season. -more-
5th Annual Ragtime Festival | Saturday and SundayMay 14 and 15, 2011
Musicians Mimi Blais, Brian Holland, Stephanie Trick, Larisa Migachyov, Dave Tucker, Monty Suffern, Brooks Christensen, Jack Love, and Matt Tolentino come to San Antonio for a wild weekend filled with spectacular ragtime.
Venue: Market Square, San Antonio
ensemble viii: Renaissance Splendour | Saturday, May 14, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
Their debut concert features works by Franco-Flemish giants Johannes Ockeghem and Josquin des Prez, Italian master Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and Englishmen John Sheppard and Robert Parsons.
Venue: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, San Antonio Admission: $10 - $25|ensemble viii
Gospel Mass: the Music of Robert Ray | May 15, 2011 | 4:00 p.m.
Presented by the San Antonio Choral Society, "Gospel Mass: the Music of Robert Ray" features the composer conducting his works: "Gospel Mass" and "Gospel Magnificat" with chorus and soloists. "Gospel Mass" combines centuries-old traditions of Mass settings with sounds of the contemporary African-American church, a blend of gospel and jazz. Dr. Ray is Associate Professor of Music and Director of the University Community Chorus at University of Missouri, St. Louis. Kyle Keener's Small World, guest artists, will accompany the 75-voice chorus.
May 5, 2011 · Doc Severinsen performs a mixture of gypsy jazz, blues, and classically influenced music styles on May 8 and 9 at Boerne Champion High School Auditorium as part of the Kerrville Performing Arts Society 2010-2011 season. Nathan Cone spoke to the legendary trumpeter and former Tonight Show bandleader. -more-
May 5, 2011 · With Conductor John Silantien, San Antonio Children's Chorus and San Antonio Mastersingers will perfom at the Basilica of the Little Flower this Sunday, May 8.-more-
May 5, 2011 ·Bring your family to a special Pops Concert and
Mother's Day Dinner with Music Director David Mairs and Clarinet Tzuying Huang, 2011 Young Artist Competition Winner.-more-
May 5, 2011 · Singers ages 7 or 8 on September 1, 2011, are invited to audition on May 12 or 13. Singers ages 9 or older on September 1, 2011 are invited to audition on May 12-14 or May 20-21. -more-
SOLI Dance Party with SOLI Chamber Ensemble May 10, 2011 | 7:00 p.m.| Trinity University, Ruth Taylor Recital Hall May 12, 2011 | 7:00 p.m.| Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Reception and meet the artists afterwards.
April 28, 2011 · The San Antonio Symphony leads a month-long celebration of one of classical music's most revered composers: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing will conduct four Symphony performances, beginning this weekend. -more-
April 28, 2011 · Members of all CCSA choirs will perform an afternoon of Latin music along with their newest young artists from Junior Chorus North in their season finale. -more-
April 28, 2011 · Vocal ensemble group Voci di Sorelle performs as part of the Bulverde-Spring Branch Library Music Series, this Sunday at 3 p.m.-more-
Others Performance Featured This Week
Concert IV: Celebrate America | April 28, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
Featuring guitarist Kevin McCormick performing one of his original compositions for guitar and orchestra; Aaron Copland compositions "Lincoln Portrait" (narrated by Juan Carlos Vidaurri) and "Appalachian Spring;" and
"Cakewalk" by Hershy Kay
April 14, 2011 ·Twenty-three-year-old Chinese pianist Yuja Wang just released her latest album, "Rachmaninov " featuring works from the composer. -more-
April 7, 2011 · An artist of rare versatility considered one of the most prominent violin virtuosos in Canada, for more than 30 years Angèle Dubeau has had a dazzling career in the great concert halls of the world. Her latest release is a exploration of the music of contemoprary composer of John Adams. -more-
April 7, 2011 · San Antonio Symphony Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing talks about what's coming up this spring as the Symphony nears the end of their current season. -more-
March 31, 2011 · A composer may write alone, but in the world of theater, though one person has the vision, production is a collaborative art. W. S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan worked together on a total of 14 comic operas, of which “The Mikado” is far and away the most popular and, arguably, the best. Two new DVD releases from the Criterion Collection highlight the work of Gilbert and Sullivan in different ways. Nathan Cone has this review. -more-
March 31, 2011 ·McDuffie commissioned and premiered Philip Glass's latest violin concerto. In addition to performing with the San Antonio Symphony, McDuffie will lead the Russell Hill Rogers String Masterclass. -more-
March 31, 2011 · The Copperleaf Quintent wraps up its season with a finale at the Southwest School of Art. They are completing a series of area museum performances, which have included the McNay and the San Antonio Museum of Art. -more-
Another Performance Featured This Week
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma | March 31, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
Taking his inspiration from the historical Silk Road trading route as a modern metaphor for multicultural and interdisciplinary exchange, famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma brings together musicians and composers from around the world in this exciting performance that explores the relationship between tradition and innovation in music from the East and the West.
March 24, 2011 · Composer Augusta Read Thomas is in residence at Trinity University, sponsored by the Stieren Arts Enrichment Series. A lecture by Thomas will be punctuated with a performance by the Walden Chamber Players on Friday, March 25, and a closing concert will take place on Sunday . -more-
March 24, 2011 · Music Director David Mairs says Rodrigo's "Concierto Andaluz," written for the Romero quartet, "drips with passion." Mid-Texas Symphony will feature the world famous Romero Guitar Quartet this weekend in San Marcos and Seguin. -more-
March 24, 2011 · The Children's Chorus of San Antonio, with special guest alumnus Max Wier IV, deputs its newest Junior Chorus North in a free concert this Sunday afternoon at the beaurtiful Northern Hills United Methodist Church. -more-
March 24, 2011 · Musical Offerings and the San Antonio Museum of Art continue their musical tour series with a trip through the Contemporary Art collection. -more-
March 24, 2011 · The education program for Cactus Pear Music Festival has been growing and includes lessons, outreach and concerts. All application materials are due by March 26, 2011. Auditions will occur in San Antonio by appointment only on Saturday, April 2. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Symphony:
Braswell on Broadway | March 25 & 26, 2011 | 8 p.m.
San Antonio native Don Braswell began his singing career by studying at The Juilliard School. He established an international opera career that was interrupted by a bicycle accident while with the Welsh National Opera. Since his acclaimed appearance on America’s Got Talent, Braswell has come back as a fan favorite, singing popular songs and Broadway favorites.
San Antonio Tuesday Music Club: Jeanine De Bique, soprano | March 29, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. This season Ms. De Bique makes her debut with Lorin Maazel and the New York Philharmonic in performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8. The Trinidad Guardian called her “a rising star” and wrote, “It is thrilling to witness the sheer power and beauty of her voice… .”
Venue: Laurel Heights United Methodist Church Price: Free for Students; $20 Adults | satmc.org
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma | March 31, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
Taking his inspiration from the historical Silk Road trading route as a modern metaphor for multicultural and interdisciplinary exchange, famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma brings together musicians and composers from around the world in this exciting performance that explores the relationship between tradition and innovation in music from the East and the West.
March 17, 2011 · This weekend (March 18 & 19, 8 p.m., Majestic Theater) celebrated violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky leads the San Antonio Symphony in a program of Georges Bizet, Richard Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. -more-
March 17, 2011 · Itzhak Perlman is no stranger to south Texas, playing numerous times in recital and with orchestras. He does forget sometimes if a recital hall doesn’t look familiar — as he tells host John Clare in an interview — but he certainly remembers the Alamo! -more-
March 17, 2011 · Violinist Daniel Kobialka will be performing a recital with Kristin Roach Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church -more-
March 10, 2011 · Luminaria, San Antonio's arts festival takes place this Saturday exclusively in HemisFair Park. Host John Clare talks with Susan Cooper and Richard Rosen, the coordinators of this year's festival. -more-
March 10, 2011 · This weekend at Christ Episcopal Church, Voci di Sorelle celebrates the rich heritage of American spiritual music. The program features songs from the Sacred Harp tradition, music of the Shakers, African-American and Sea Island Spirituals. -more-
March 10, 2011 · Youth Orchestras of San Antonio are set to take the stage with rocker Jon Anderson, longtime lead singer of the group YES Monday, March 14 at the Majestic Theatre. -more-
March 10, 2011 · The second ever YouTube Symphony Orchestra performs at the iconic Sydney Opera House March 20. In the 101 musicians from 30 countries is David Milburn, bass player in the San Antonio Symphony! -more-
March 10, 2011 · The education program for Cactus Pear Music Festival has been growing and includes lessons, outreach and concerts. To participate, young musicians must prepare selections and audition live in April. -more-
March 3, 2011 · The William C. Hall Pipe Organ Competition was founded as the "San Antonio Pipe Organ Competition" in 1970 at University Presbyterian Church, largely through the efforts of Mr. William C. (Bill) Hall who originally conceived it out of his great love of church music. This year's competition takes place this weekend. -more-
March 3, 2011 · This weekend in Kerrville, Voci di Sorelle celebrates the rich heritage of American spiritual music. The program features songs from the Sacred Harp tradition, music of the Shakers, African-American and Sea Island Spirituals. -more-
February 24, 2011 · For her first recital recording, celebrated Dutch virtuoso Janine Jansen chose a program of French music performed with pianist Itamar Golan. The album "Beau Soir," named after Debussy's evocation of evening, takes us from dusk to the moonlit night, from lullabies to sleep, from dreams to awakening and recollection. -more-
February 24, 2011 · Before mass recordings made Beethoven’s 5th iconic throughout the world, the symphony could only be experienced in the major metropolises. Band versions were transcribed and made it possible for small town communities to hear the composition. So explains Mark Rogers, the conductor for the Heart of Texas Concert Band, in his interview with John Clare. -more-
February 24, 2011 · Composer Daniel Catán and the Butler Opera Center stage the world premiere of a new version, a chamber orchestration, of Catán's opera "La Hija de Rappaccini" ("Rappaccini's Daughter"). -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Symphony: Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia | February 25 & 26, 2011 | 8 p.m.
Beginning with the swing era in the 1940s, Frank Sinatra became the first modern pop superstar and established the canon of the Great American Songbook.
San Antonio Symphony: Side by Side at the Movies | February 27, 2011 | 2:30 p.m. Join the San Antonio Symphony, the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Philharmonic, and Maestros Ken-David Masur and Troy Peters at showtime for music from the movies. Enjoy selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Stravinsky’s Firebird, and more! Parking is free. Interactive pre-concert activities begin at 1:30 p.m.
San Antonio Symphonic Band | February 27, 2011 | 3 p.m.
Trombone Soloist Kevin Saunders will perform "Blue Bells of Scotland" by Arthur Pryor, and Trumpet Soloist Dr. Daniel Thrower will perform "The Debutante" by Herbert L. Clark. Saunders and Thrower will then perform “Cousins,” a duet for trombone and trumpet, by Herbert L. Clarke.
Symphony of the Hills: For the Young and Young at Heart | March 3, 2011 | 7:30 p.m.
Always an audience delight, this program is designed especially for the youthful. During daylight hours of March 3, the orchestra will perform two children’s concerts for third and fourth grade students in its regional elementary schools. In the evening, an expanded version of the program will be presented for the general audience. Historically, the adults attending the evening concert have enjoyed the music as much as the young people. Featured in the program will be "Symphony No. 1" by Bizet and the Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals. Local pianists Donald Crandall and Kenda DeLaney are the soloists in the Saint-Saens with narrator John Clare!
February 17, 2011 ·Camerata San Antonio showcases Brahms in their latest program. The ensemble will perform a series of recitals in San Antonio and Kerrville this weekend. -more-
February 10, 2011 · Columbian-born Ricardo Cobo, widely regarded as one of the leading virtuosos of the new classic guitar, performs with the San Antonio Symphony this weekend at the Majestic. -more-
February 10, 2011 · Music Educators from around the state are in San Antonio for their annual convention. This year Gary Green leads the All-State band. Meanwhile, Guillermo Figueroa leads the All-State Orchestra. -more-
February 10, 2011 · Copperleaf presents an intimate concert specially programmed to enhance the medieval and Renaissance art in The McNay's Oppenheimer collection. -more-
February 10, 2011 · There has been lots of talk recently about the San Antonio Symphony’s budget. Musicians have in essence funded the group for the last three years with pay cuts. As a collaboration with Texas Public Radio's The Source and Terry Gildea, here is more on the situation. -more-
February 3, 2011 · San Antonio Opera performs "The Marriage of Figaro" this weekend. Founder and artistic director Mark Richter talks with John Clare about this weekend's performance of this iconic classic opera. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
UTSA Orchestra: Concerto Aria Concert | February 3, 2011 | 7:30 p.m. UTSA Orchestra plays Haydn "London" Symphony 104 (conducted by Dr. Robert Rustowicz), the Walton Viola concerto (featuring Julian Tello Jr.) and the Brouwer Guitar Concert "Elegiaco" (featuring Tomas Vela III) and Schubert March conducted by Dr. Eugene Dowdy.
Venue: UTSA Recital Hall Price: $5 (Free with valid UTSA student ID) | music.utsa.edu
January 20, 2011 · Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is releasing her new recording, "Divo/Diva," a playfully-conceived collection of operatic arias united by a gender-bending theme. -more-
January 20, 2011 · Young San Antonio Symphony violinist Matthew Zerweck speaks with John Clare about his upcoming Camerata San Antonio recital with pianist Joseph Liccardo. -more-
January 20, 2011 · Pianist Simone Dinnerstein discusses her new album, "Bach: A Strange Beauty." -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
Muscial Bridges: Lilya Zilberstein and the Israeli Chamber Project | January 23, 2011 | 3 p.m. World-famous concert pianist Lilya Zilberstein opens the program, performing Appasionata by Beethoven and Variations Brillantes by Chopin for us, before starring with the San Antonio Symphony the following weekend. Lilya will also present masterclasses at Trinity University and UTSA.
January 13, 2011 · An internationally reknowned Italian pianist makes her San Antonio debut. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Symphony: Cirque de la Symphonie | January 14 & 15, 2011 | 8 p.m. The combination of the two art forms of Symphony and Cirque provides an energized performance that is greater than the sum of its parts. Audiences everywhere have been thrilled as aerialists fly overhead and acrobatic feats are performed to classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music.
San Antonio Symphony: Young People's Concert: Weather Ahead | January 18, 19 & 20, 2011 | 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Composers have always been inspired by weather. From Johann Strauss Jr.'s Thunder and Lightning Polka to Harold Arlen's Over the Rainbow, the orchestra has been asked for centuries to create the sounds of weather. Don't miss this special performance with some surprise effects created by the musicians AND the audience!
Carolyn True Piano Recital | January 18, 2011 | 7:30.m.
Music professor Carolyn True will give the inaugural concert at Trinity University on a new Steinway D concert grand piano, which was recently acquired with a gift from a music alumna's estate. True's program will include "Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 30," by Scriabin, "Piano Sonata No. 31, Op. 110" by Beethoven, "13 Ways of Looking at the Goldberg" by various composers, and Sonata for Piano, Op. 26 by Barber.
Venue: Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Recital Hall Price: Free and open to the public | trinity.edu
January 6, 2011 · The San Antonio Symphony is celebrating the 200th anniversary of composer Franz Liszt's birth with performances of his tone-poems Mazeppa and Preludes. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
Tango Buenos Aires | January 7, 2011 | 8 p.m.
Passionate, sensual and graceful. Those words best describe Tango Buenos Aires. One of Argentina's great cultural exports, Tango Buenos Aires has become known throughout the Americas, Europe and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango.
Venue: Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center Price: $31 | ticketmaster.com
December 30, 2010 · Classical Spotlight host John Clare traveled with the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio on their Great Tour of China last June. -more-
September 9, 2010 · Violinist Julia Fischer talks with John Clare about her new album and DVD out this month. -more-Originally aired on September 9, 2010
December 30, 2010 · Conductor Alondra de la Parra has gained wide attention for her spellbinding and vibrant performances whether leading the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, or orchestras in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, and the United States, making her one of the most compelling conductors of her generation. John Clare spoke with her earlier this year. -more-
December 23, 2010 · A Baroque ensemble is on tap Monday night at Christ Episcopal Church. John Clare speaks with Owen Duggan and Madalyn Blanchett. -more-
December 23, 2010 · This week, we focus on the season and one of the world's great composers, Krzysztof Penderecki and his "Symphony #2: Christmas." -more-
December 16, 2010 · Embrace your holiday memories with the pageantry and cheer of the Symphony’s Holiday Pops. This is the San Antonio holiday tradition you can’t miss! John Clare speaks with Ken-David Masur, Children's Chorus of San Antonio conductor. The Children's Chorus will be performing with the symphony during this holiday spectacular. -more-
December 16, 2010 · The San Antonio Symphony is hosting a Socks’n Undies drive to benefit Mission Road Ministries at the Holiday Pops and Family Concerts. -more-
December 16, 2010 · The Heart of Texas Concert Band presents their holiday concert "Variations on Christmas.” Mark Rogers spoke with John Clare about the performance.-more-
December 10, 2010 · Wendy Warner and Irina Nuzova are visiting San Antonio for Musical Bridges Around The World. The cello-piano duo recently released an album of Russian Duets on the Cedille label. -more-
December 9, 2010 · Ruth Moreland speaks with John Clare about Voci di Sorelle's holiday concert, "Jubiliate! Music of Christmastide," at the Chapel of the Incarnate word this weekend. -more-
December 9, 2010 · First Presbyterian San Antonio continues their Midday Noel 2010, with Christmas carols perfromed by the Concert Chorale from Clark High School. -more-
December 9, 2010 · Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone reviews the re-release of Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 on DVD and Blu-ray. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
Mid-Texas Symphony: The Messiah Comes | December 12, 2010 | 4 p.m.
Mid-Texas Symphony music director David Mairs conducts the Mid-Texas Symphony Chorus and the Children's Chorus from New Braunfels in a holiday program featuring Handel's Messiah, Anderson's Christmas Festival Overature and excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite
Venue: Jackson Auditorium in Seguin Price: $5 - $25 | Call (830)372-8089 or email mts@tlu.edu
USAF Band of the West: Holiday in Blue | December 12-14, 2010 | 3 p.m. (Dec. 12), 7 p.m. (Dec. 13 & 14)
Annual "Holiday in Blue" performance, featuring the Joint Service Holiday Chorus
December 2, 2010 · Austin-based choral group Conspirare presents their holiday concert "Christmas at the Carillon" this weekend in San Antonio and the Texas capitol. -more-
December 2, 2010 · The San Antonio Symphony, The San Antonio Mastersingers, and the University United Methodist Church Choir commemorate the holiday season with a performance of Handel's "Messiah." -more-
December 2, 2010 · The SOLI Chamber Ensemble opens their season with a performance of two commissioned works that the group will record during their performance. -more-
November 25, 2010 · Tenor Donald Braswell II joins Tim Janis for the American Christmas Carol Tour next week. This tour features Tim’s music, choir and singer/songwriter Jim Cole. -more-
November 25, 2010 · The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio (CCSA) is moving uptown. Starting January 20, 2011, CCSA will launch a new training choir outside of Loop 1604 to reach families in Stone Oak and neighboring communities. -more-
November 25, 2010 · The Claremont Trio is out with a new recording, Beethoven & Ravel. John Clare recently spoke with two of the ensemble's members while in New York City. -more-
November 25, 2010 · On December 2, First Presbyterian San Antonio presents their first Midday Noel 2010. Join the Mark Little Trio as they perform the Christmas music of the jazz legend, Vince Guaraldi. -more-
November 18, 2010 · The Walden Chamber Players were joined by the Trinity Chamber Singers and soloist, Dr. Linda McNeil for a program titled "Boccherini in Madrid," that featured18th-century repertoiry, including several Boccherini quintets, the Turina Oracion del Torero, and vocal works. -more-
November 18, 2010 · Eric Whitacre, a composer of choral, wind and electronic music, has quickly become one of the most popular and performed composers of his generation. He talks to John Clare about his new release, Light and Dark, and his Virtual Choir project. -more-
November 18, 2010 · As part of our community outreach program and Alzheimer's Awareness Month, the San Antonio Mastersingers presented "Alzheimer's Stories," a concert to benefit Alzheimer's Disease research and treatment efforts.
November 11, 2010 · Internationally reknowned tenor Plácido Domingo will be honored as the Latin Grammys Person of the Year at this years televised ceremony. John Clare speaks with Latin Recording Academy board member and conductor Alondra de la Parra about the honor. -more-
November 11, 2010 · Camerata San Antonio is nominated for two Latin Grammys for their recording Salón Buenos Aires featuring the music of composer Miguel del Aguila. -more-
November 11, 2010 · Carlos Miguel Prieto, music director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de México, conducts the San Antonio Symphony this weekend for their "Colors of Mexico" concert. -more-
November 11, 2010 · Musical Offerings will complement the McNay Art Museum's Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism exhibit with a concert that presents a landscape of Impressionist sounds. -more-
November 11, 2010 · Flash Cadillac, a group of six energetic and versatile musicians who started playing together in 1969, is well known for their performance in 1973 for the popular film American Graffiti and for 1978 film Apocolypse Now. They perform with Symphony of the Hills in Kerrville this weekend -more-
November 11, 2010 · Pianist Spencer Myer talks with John Clare about his performance for the Tuesday Musical Club next week. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Chamber Music Society Presents The Imani Winds | November 14, 2010 | 3:15 p.m. More than North America's premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, genre-blurring collaborations, and inspirational outreach programs. With two member composers and a deep commitment to commissioning new work, the group is enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire while meaningfully bridging European, American, African and Latin American traditions.They’ll play Mendelssohn, Coleman and Klezmer music. One of the most exciting groups playing in San Antonio this year!
November 4, 2010 · Coker United Methodist Church music series continues with the Manhattan Piano Trio this weekend. They play music by Haydn, Schumann, Ravel and Brahms. -more-
October 21, 2010 · You might have met violinist Anne Akiko Meyers last week at Antonio Strad Violin in San Antonio at our special meet and greet. John Clare spoke to her on location about her new album, Seasons…Dreams…-more-
October 14, 2010 · Camerata San Antonio presents Brahms Clarinet Quintet, among other selections this weekend in Kerrville, Boerne and San Antonio. -more-
October 14, 2010 · The San Antonio Choral Society begins their season with a concert titled "Music of the French Cathedral." Artistic director Aaron Hufty leads the performance with music by Faure and Duruflé. -more-
October 14, 2010 · John Clare speaks with Voci di Sorelle's music director Ruth Moreland and the ensemble's upcoming world music concert in the Hill Country. -more-
October 14, 2010 · Young pianist and Musical Arts Center of San Antonio Student Ellen Pavliska peforms a recital at the Tuesday Musical Club this weekend. -more-
October 7, 2010 · The Daughters of the Republic of Texas are honoring the 50th Anniversary of John Wayne’s movie The Alamo, under the night sky in front of the Shrine of Liberty. -more-
October 7, 2010 · CCSA’s newest faculty member and director of Prelude Choir, Heather Klossner, will also make her concert debut on Tuesday. She speaks with Clare about the upcoming concert. -more-
October 7, 2010 · Zuill Bailey, one third of the Perlman/Schmidt/Bailey Trio, speaks with John Clare about the upcoming performance for the Tuesday Musical Club. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Symphony: Chopin Piano Concerto | October 8 & 9, 2010 | 8 p.m. The mystery of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the passion and virtuosity of Chopin start off the Symphony’s 71st season. Christopher Seaman brings the chilly fog-laden pastoral tunes, the high spirits of a London street party and the chimes of Big Ben to the Majestic.
Texas Public Radio: Meet Violinist Anne Akiko Myers | October 12, 2010 | 6 p.m.
KPAC 88.3 FM and Antonio Strad Violin invite you to join us for a meet and visit with world-class violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, October 12, 6 p.m. Meyers will sign copies of her new recording, Seasons… Dreams, at Antonio Strad Violin.
September 30, 2010 · Children's Chorus of San Antonio music director Marguerite McCormick speaks with John Clare about the choir's participation in Lang-Lessing's debut. -more-
September 30, 2010 · Symphony of the Hills in Kerrville opens their season with opera highlights. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
San Antonio Chamber Choir: Mostly Motets | October 1-3, 2010 | 8 p.m. (Sunday at 3 p.m.) The San Antonio Chamber Choir starts their 2010-11 season with a concert celebrating the music of Heinrich Schutz, Brahms and Rindfleisch.
Venue: October 1-2, Mission Espada | October 3, St. Lukes Episcopal Church Price: $30 (Mission Espanda), $5-15 (St. Lukes) | Tickets
September 23, 2010 · Philadelphia-based composer Jennifer Higdon was this year's recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in music. She talks to John Clare about her approach to composing contemporary classical music. -more-
September 23, 2010 · Hilary Hahn talks about her new recording, Higdon & Tchaikovsky Violin Concertos, which pairs a Pulitzer Prize-winning concerto written especially for her with Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D, a challenging work deemed unplayable when it was written. -more-
Other Performances Featured This Week
YOSA: Musical Mentors | September 25, 2010 | 7 p.m. A chamber orchestra of YOSA Philharmonic students playing side-by-side with their mentors from the San Antonio Symphony performing popular Italian gems.
Venue: Coker United Methodist Church Price: $3-20 | Call (210) 737-0097
Symphony At the Cathedral | September 25, 2010 | 7 p.m. Resident Conductor Ken-David Masur leads a program of Handel, Bach & Haydn featuring trumpet soloist John Carroll. Tickets benefit the San Fernando Cathedral preservation.
Venue: San Fernando Cathedral Price: $35 | Call (210) 576-1365
September 16, 2010 · This weekend, Camerata San Antonio opens its new season on the heels of last week’s announcement that the chamber music ensemble was nominated for two Latin Grammys. -more-
September 16, 2010 · Kansas, the popular 70s rock band known for songs such as "Carry on Wayward Son," "Dust in the Wind" and "Point of Know Return," makes a stop in San Antonio on their Kansas Collegiate Symphony Tour to perform with the UTSA Orchestra. -more-
September 16, 2010 · Copperleaf Quintet soprano and artistic director Ruth Moreland talks with Classical Spotlight host John Clare about the group's season opener this weekend and their upcoming performances at San Antonio museums. -more-
September 16, 2010 · San Antonio-based composer S. Beth May talks about her new composition, which will premiere at the Composer Alliance of San Antonio's fall concert. -more-
September 9, 2010 ·The Mid-Texas Symphony begins their season with the Silver Medalist of the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition, Yeol Eum Son, playing Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 21." -more-
September 9, 2010 · KPAC's Randy Anderson talks with psychiatrist and classical pianist Richard Kogen about music's healing power on psychological and mood disorders. -more-
September 2, 2010 · Cellist Jennifer Kloetzel talks with John Clare about her group the Cypress String Quartet and their latest release, Beethoven Late Quartets, Vol.2 . The quartet performs for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society this coming January. -more-
September 2, 2010 · Youth Orchestras of San Antonio music director Troy Peters talks about their upcoming season, which opens on September 25 with a concert pairing young musicians with their musical mentors. -more-
September 2, 2010 · Violinist David Balakrishnan of Turtle Island Quartet talks with John Clare about the chamber groups new album of Jimi Hendrix Covers. -more-
September 2, 2010 · The San Antonio Syphony's new music director Sebastian Lang-Lessing is currently busy preparing for the Symphony's 2010/11 season, but he took some time to talk John Clare about community outreach and his first year in San Antonio. -more-
September 2, 2010 · KPAC's Barry Brake sends a dispatch from Bavaria. He interviewed Markus Zwink, this year's music director for the famed Oberammergau Passion Play, which has been performed in this tiny German village for over 375 years. -more-
Recent Interviews & Performances:
June 10, 2010 · This week we rap up the 09-10 season until this fall! Don’t miss the latest on SA Opera with Jose Carreras and Verdi’s Rigoletto, YOSA’s Great Tour of China with Troy Peters and the Round Top International Music Festival get underway this weekend and James Dick shares memories of their 40th Season. Classical Spotlight will return in July for the Cactus Pear Festival and we’ll have updates throughout the summer of Classical music news, new releases, etc.
June 3, 2010 · John Clare has his spotlightsabre on the absolutely stunning setting with music by John Williams! It’s Star Wars in concert this weekend at the AT&T Center, plus interviews with conductor Christopher Seaman and violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg for their San Antonio Symphony appearance at the Majestic!
Interview with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
Interview with Christopher Seaman (Part 1)
Interview with Christopher Seaman (Part 2)
Interview with Christopher Seaman (Part 3)
May 27, 2010 · This week the spotlight shines on Texas composers, plus a new genre – Popera Seria – and YOSA auditions coming up.
Interview with Doug Balliet & Friends, Popera Seria - Lucretia
Interview with Troy Peters, YOSA
Interview with Michael Twomey, Violist & Composer
Interview with Dan Welcher, composer
May 20, 2010 · This week the spotlight shines on the San Antonio Symphony and guest artist Dawn Upshaw, the trombones from the orchestra and we’ll hear from the Heart of Texas Concert Band and their leader Mark Rogers. Plus bonus coverage from Dallas of this year’s Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Jennifer Higdon!
Interview with Soprano Dawn Upshaw
Interview with Mark Rogers of the Heart of Texas Concert Band
May 13, 2010 · John Clare talks with the host of From the Top, Christopher O’Riley about his appearance in Austin this weekend, plus we have contributions from Randy Anderson and James Baker! Also on the docket, Copperleaf Quintet, SOLI Chamber Ensemble, San Antonio Choral Society, San Antonio Symphony and the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club.
Interview with Ruth Moreland from Copperleaf Quintet
Interview with Christopher O’Riley, host of From the Top
Randy Anderson on A Surprise in Texas
Interview with Jerome Malek, composer for SA Choral Society
Interview with Lee Crain, U Penn Glee Club
Interview with James Baker on remembering Gene Lees
May 6, 2010 ·Enjoy a conversation with Conspirare’s director, SOLI’s founder and learn about the latest opera about Moby Dick on this week’s Classical Spotlight. Plus YOSA, CCSA and Olmos Ensemble performances this week!John Clare hosts with a special report from Barry Brake.
Interview with Craig Johnson with Conspirare
Interview with Marguerite McCormick with Children’s Chorus of San Antonio
Interview with David Mollenauer & Stephanie Key with SOLI
Interview with Composer Dan Welcher with SOLI
Composer Jake Heggie with Dallas Opera & Interviewer Barry Brake
April 29, 2010 · Check out this week’s Spotlight for concerts filled with dancing, youthful passion and spring! Host John Clare talks with South Texas classical movers and shakers, including:
Interview with David Mairs with Mid Texas Symphony
Interview with Ertan Torgul with San Antonio Symphony
Interview with Jay Dunahoo with Symphony of the Hills
Interview with Marguerite McCormick with Children’s Chorus of San Antonio
Interview with Ruth Moreland from Voci di Sorelle
Interview with Terrence Frazor with University of Incarnate Word Orchestra
Interview with Troy Peters with YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio)
April 22, 2010 · John Clare hosts another Classical Spotlight with Ruth Moreland from Voci di Sorelle, Don Miller from the San Antonio Symphonic Band, the Lee Trio for SACMS and composer & violinist Daniel Kobialka.
Interview with Ruth Moreland of Voci di Sorelle
Interview with Don Miller of the San Antonio Symphonic Band
Interview with the Lee Trio
Interview with the Daniel Kobialka
April 15, 2010 ·This week it’s a special edition of Classical Spotlight for our spring membership campaign. Become a member and help support our reporting, interviews and videos of classical music in and around San Antonio. Host John Clare has PDQ Bach, Tom Dooling and Tom Burritt on Classical Spotlight this afternoon, plus Fiesta Pops, Childrens Chorus SA, and more!
Interview with Peter Schickele
Interview with Tom Burritt
Interview with Tom Dooling
April 8, 2010 · Join us for the latest on the concert scene with Classical Spotlight! This week hear about Camerata San Antonio, Thelema Trio at UIW, Musical Offerings with Jazz Meets Classical, the premiere of Antigua Tejas, the Walden Chamber Players, Violinist Judith Ingolfsson plays for the Tuesday Music Club, Guitarist Kevin McCormick has a new release, plus Craig Sorgi talks about the Cactus Pear Music Festival’s Young Artist Program.
Interview with Ken Freudigman of Camerata SA
Interview with Thelma Trio at UIW
Interview with Jim Ballentine and Joanie Christenson with Musical Offerings
Interview with Daniel Long of Antigua Tejas
Walden Chamber Players (Part 1)
Walden Chamber Players (Part 2)
Interview with Judith Ingolfsson
Interview with Kevin McCormick
Interview with Craig Sorgi
April 1, 2010 ·John Clare talks with John Silantien about the SA Symphony Mastersingers in an English program this weekend, plus Musical Bridges Around the World at San Fernando Cathedral Sunday, and Eugene Dowdy tells about the Concerto-Aria concert at UTSA this next week. Clare also dishes on next season secrets in the arts on this April Fool’s Day!
Interview with John Silantien
Interview with Eugene Dowdy
Interview with April Fool's Day on Classical Spotlight
March 25, 2010 · We talk to composer/pianist Marvin Hamlisch and conductor/baritone Owen Duggan on today’s Classical Spotlight. Host John Clare also has John Silatien from the San Antonio Mastersingers, and Julian Kuerti guest conducting the San Antonio Symphony. Plus from SXSW, Nathan Cone interviews Barbara Smith Conrad about a new documentary, When I Rise!
Interview with Marvin Hamlisch
Interview with Owen Duggan
Interview with John Silatien of San Antonio Mastersingers
Interview with Julian Kuerti
Interview with Barbara Conrad Smith
March 18, 2010 ·This week, the spotlight shines on the San Antonio Symphony with the Fab Four, Musical Offerings goes east to Asia and host John Clare speaks with Imogene Cooper about Schubert. Don’t miss Classical Spotlight this afternoon at 2 on KPAC & KTXI.
Interview with Ken David Masur
Interview with Joan Christenson, Musical Offerings
Interview with Imogene Cooper
March 11, 2010 · We talk to the Jupiter Quartet and to pianists for the Olmos Ensemble concert on today’s Classical Spotlight. Host John Clare also shares info about SOLI Chamber Ensemble and the San Antonio Symphony. Plus for your St.
Patrick's Day, pianist John O'Conor talks abot his latest album, Irish Classics!
Interview with Nelson Lee, Jupiter Quartet
Interview with Anne Epperson, Olmos Ensemble
Interview with Warren Jones, Olmos Ensemble
Interview with John O'Conor, Irish Classics
March 4, 2010 · March is roaring like a lion on Classical Spotlight! John Clare looks at eleven concerts happening over the next six days including a world premiere of an opera at UTSA, Ruth Moreland’s Travelling Light with Voci di Sorelle and Camerata San Antonio gives Ken David Masur a chance to sing! It’s all on Classical Spotlight week!
Interview with Aaron Hufty of the San Antonio Choral Society
Interview with David Heuser of UTSA
Listen to a portion of David’s opera in rehearsal
Interview with James Baker, Mid Texas Symphony
Interview with Ken David Masur on the Baroque Project, Redeemer Fine Arts Series
Interview with Ken David Masur about Camerata San Antonio
Interview with Ken Freudigman of Camerata San Antonio
Interview with Kristin Roach of St Mark’s Episcopal Music Series
Interview with Mark Richter, SA Opera’s Porgy & Bess
Interview with Ruth Moreland, Voci di Sorelle
Interview with Brent Watkins & Marguerite McCormick on the Baroque Project, Redeemer Fine Arts Series
February 25, 2010 · John Clare speaks with Marguerite McCormick and Anne Schelleng about the CCSA Gala coming up this Saturday (and Clare is the Emcee for their gala, Hollywood Musicals!); plus insights about Bach from Kristjan Jarvi & Simone Dinnerstein for an Austin concert Friday; and it's Voci di Sorelle in the Hill Country on this week’s Classical Spotlight. We’ll also hear about the UTSA Symphonic Band, San Antonio Symphony, Musical Bridges Around the World, plus a preview of the Oscars with music from The Fantastic Mr. Fox and Up!
Interview with Marguerite McCormick & Anne Schelleng
Interview with Kristjan Jarvi
Interview with Simone Dinnerstein
Interview with Ruth Moreland
February 18, 2010 · Find out about mixing art and music with the next Musical Offerings concert: "Music on the Move – Asia!" We’ll hear from artistic director Joan Christenson and composer Marty Regan about the event. Plus the latest from the Cypress Quartet, How She Danced, string quartets by Elena Ruehr on Classical Spotlight. There’s also Don Miller from the SA Symphonic Band, Gerald Self on a baroque concert Monday @ St. Luke’s, and the newly named Music Director of the SA Symphony, Sebastian Lang-Lessing talks with us.
Interview with Joan Christenson
Interview with Marty Regan
Interview with Aaron Humble
Interview with Elena Ruehr
Interview with Don Miller
Interview with Gerald Self
Interview with Sebastian Lang-Lessing
February 11, 2010 · The spotlight shines on concerts in San Antonio, Round Top and Houston on this episode of Classical Spotlight! We’ll hear from Simone Dinnerstein about Bach with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra plus Thomas Hoppe from the ATOS Trio talks about their Valentine’s Day performance! Learn about a Van Cliburn winner tonight (Thursday) in San Antonio, the romantic sounds of Rodrigo with the San Antonio Symphony with guitarist Manuel Barrueco, and James Dick is joined by the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra for Shostakovich and Mendelssohn.
Interview with Simone Dinnerstein
Interview with Thomas Hobbe
February 4, 2010 ·This week with feature music with the ensembles performing on Classical Spotlight! First up is Camerata San Antonio, who play some Martinu for their upcoming “Bohemian Rhapsodies” concert. Then the Mid-Texas Symphony is joined by Nancy Zhou for Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, in preview to their strings only program of “Nachtmusik!” Hear interviews with Ken Freudigman, Matt Zerweck & Lauren Magnus, as well as maestro David Mairs.
January 28, 2010 ·Join us for all the classical events in and around San Antonio on Classical Spotlight! This week, John Clare talks with Stewart Goodyear who solos with the SA Symphony; Mark Rogers of the Heart of Texas Concert Band, and for the YOSA Gold Series concert, get insights from composer Daron Hagen and conductor Troy Peters.
Interview with Stewart Goodyear
Interview with Mark Rogers
Interview with Daron Hagen of YOSA
Interview with Troy Peters of YOSA
January 21, 2010 · Join us this week for a lot of concerts in the Hill Country, including the Symphony of the Hills with the Preservation Jazz Hall Band, the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet and concerts here in San Antonio from Star Wars, SOLI and baroque music from Austria and Italy!
Interview with Michael Krajewski on Star Wars & More
Interview with Troy Peters on YOSA Side x side
Interview with Jay Dunahoo on Preservation Jazz Hall Band
Interview with Aaron Jay Kernis for SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Interview with Fergus McWilliam on the BPO Wind Quintet
Interview with Laurie Stevens on Baroque @ St Luke’s
January 14, 2010 ·Join us for a look at concerts in and around San Antonio! This week we talk with Joann Hood and Sharon Stanis from the Lafayette String Quartet, plus the executive director of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, and San Antonio’s violin sensation Nancy Zhou about her debut with the San Antonio Symphony!
Interview with Joann Hood of the Lafayette String Quartet
Interview with Sharon Stanis of the Lafayette String Quartet
Interview with Nancy Zhou
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
January 7, 2010 · Classical Spotlight shines on Ken Freudigman with Camerata San Antonio's American Rhythms, the River City Chamber Players (see them in rehearsal playing Sibelius on the KPAC Blog), and Angela Malek from Musical Bridges Around the World who sings with the Mercury Baroque Orchestra Sunday afternoon. Not to be missed, the Tuesday Music Club has pianist Claire Huangci playing a stellar program of Beethoven, Bach and Chopin - you can hear Chopin's 2nd Sonata on today's show!
Interview with Ken Freudigman with Camerata SA
Interview with Craig Sorgi of the River City Chamber Players
Interview with Angela Malek from Musical Bridges Around the World
December 31, 2010 · It's a best of Classical Spotlight 2009, including never heard before segments and upcoming concerts in and around San Antonio.
Don't miss Ken Freudigman talking about Camerata San Antonio's American Rhythms coming up on January 7,8 & 10!
We'll revisit releases by Richard Wernick and Jessica Mathaes, plus an in studio performance by Bill Kanengeiser from the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
Interview with Ken Freudigman with Camerata SA
Interview with Richard Wernick
Interview with Jessica Mathaes
Interview with Bill Kanengiser of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Vienna Chamber Orchestra plays Haydn
December 24, 2009 ·Classical Spotlight wishes you a wonderful holiday season with musicians of the San Antonio Symphony playing carols for a very special outreach program; and we learn more about Tchaikovsky as Ballet San Antonio presents The Nutcracker.
Behind Bars with the SA Symphony
December 17, 2009 ·Classical Spotlight features all sorts of concerts this week including the San Antonio Symphony with the Mastersingers in Holiday Pops; a solo recital of pianist Thomas Steigerwald from Musical Arts Center of San Antonio; the San Antonio Chamber Choir with Christmas Old and New; the Heart of Texas Concert Band with It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year; and Ballet San Antonio presents The Nutcracker.
Interview with Ken David Masur, Resident Conductor of the San Antonio Symphony
Interview with Mayra Worthen, Artistic Director of Ballet San Antonio
December 10, 2009 · We spotlight holidays concerts throughout south Texas this week, from the San Antonio Brass to the Houston Gay Mens Chorus. Host John Clare speaks with Aaron Hufty about the San Antonio Choral Society’s 45th year, David Mairs with the Mid Texas Symphony, and Captain Christina Moore Urrutia with the USAF Band of the West.
Interview with Aaron Hufty, San Antonio Choral Society
Interview with David Mairs, Mid-Texas Symphony
Interview with Ruth Moreland, Voci di Sorelle
Interview with Linus Lerner, HGMC
Interview with Capt. Christina Moore Urrutia, USAF Band of the West
Interview with Tom Dooling, First Presbyterian Church
December 3, 2009 · Classical Spotlight shines on concerts with the San Antonio Symphony, Musical Bridges Around The World, the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio, Voci di Sorelle, and SAVAE! Don’t miss a couple of chances to hear Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker!
Interview with Jay Dunahoo, Symphony of the Hills
Interview with Ken David Masur, San Antonio Symphony
Interview with Marguerite McCormick, CCSA
Interview with Ruth Moreland, Voci di Sorelle
Interview with Christopher & Covita Moroney, SAVAE
Interview with Tom Dooling, First Presbyterian Church
November 26, 2009 · We gobble up all the great concerts coming up in San Antonio, including Jose Feliciano performing for SA Opera and First Presbyterian’s midday lunch concerts. We’ll also have some Black Friday shopping tips from the head of Deutsche Grammaphon and a leading manufacturer of headphones! Host John Clare has all the sides for your Turkey Day!
Interview with Jose Feliciano, SA Opera
Interview with Tom Dooling, 1st Presbyterian Church
Interview with Michael Lang, DG
Interview with James Baik, Phiaton
November 19, 2009 · Classical Spotlight shines on concerts with the San Antonio Symphony, Musical Bridges Around The World, the San Antonio Ragtime Society, Round Top, Walden Chamber Players, a Harpsichord recital and American Music at UTSA! Don’t miss a couple of chances to hear Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto, Bach in the style of Jazz, and Bernstein’s Mass!
Hear interviews with:
Martin Spitznagel with Ragtime
Conductor Sebastian Lang Lessing with The San Antonio Symphony
Pianist James Dick with Round Top
Violist Christoph Heubner with Walden Chamber Players
Harpsichord builder & Musica Antiqua host Gerald Self
Kenneth Thompson, Winner of MBATW Award
John Silatien with the UTSA Choir
Gene Dowdy with the UTSA Orchestra
November 12, 2009 ·Classical Spotlight shines on a lot of concerts taking place Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.! Don’t miss the SA Brass playing in Kerrville Friday night, as well as in San Antonio Sunday, but do note that the Texas Bach Choir concerts have been cancelled this weekend, and they have announced that Daniel Long has resigned as their Artistic Director. Host John Clare also speaks with Antonio Barasorda singing for the Puerto Rican Heritage Society Sunday, Karen Stiles & Vivienne Spy with Camerata San Antonio, and Mark Rogers leads the Heart of Texas Concert Band in music by Bennett. Also learn about concerts with the San Antonio Symphonic Band and ETA3 at Coker Methodist Church.
Interview with Tuba Player Lee Hip
Interview with Tenor Antonio Barasorda
Interview with Violinist Karen Stiles & Pianist Vivienne Spy
Interview with Conductor Mark Rogers
November 5, 2009 MP3 Download
Host John Clare learns more about Troy Peters’ debut with YOSA this weekend, insights from Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki - his Third Quartet is performed by the Shanghai String Quartet presented by the San Antonio Chamber Music Society. Also, Musica Antiqua’s Gerald Self stops by to talk about a special recorder concert Saturday at St. Luke’s. Also, Schweitzer & Bach at UTHSC! An engaging Classical Spotlight all around!
October 29, 2009 MP3 Download Classical Spotlight shines on the Olmos Ensemble, Musical Bridges Around the World, UTSA Chamber Singers with John Silantien, Musical Offerings, SOLI Chamber Ensemble and Three Phantoms with the San Antonio Symphony and Ken David Masur! John Clare hosts with music by Khachaturian, Messiaen, Menotti and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
October 22, 2009 MP3 Download
It’s a special fundraising edition of Classical Spotlight. We're highlighting concerts this weekend, from Camerata San Antonio with Ken Freudigman to the University of Incarnate Word Orchestra with Terrance Frazor, plus a special concert of the San Antonio Mastersingers and conductor John Silantien.
October 15, 2009 MP3 Download
The 2009/10 classical music season is going strong, and KPAC's Classical Spotlight covers the start of KPAS’ presentation of Yamto Drummers in Kerrville, the San Antonio International Piano Competition finals, Round Top Festival with Ishay Shaer and the San Antonio Choral Society.Also this week, host John Clare talks to Jean Marie Zeitouni @SASym about their program, David Mairs about the Mid Texas Symphony and Jay Dunahoo of the Symphony of the Hills. Also be sure to visit the KPAC blog for videos of Zeitouni and the SAIPC!
October 8, 2009 MP3 Download
Host John Clare learns more about violinist Jennifer Koh, who is performing with Alondra de la Parra and the San Antonio Symphony, plus a CD signing with Camerata San Antonio, San Antonio International Piano Competition Head Judge Santiago Rodriguez. Finally we hear about concerts in and around San Antonio including Musical Bridges Around the World, the Redeemer Fine Arts Series, the Heart of Texas Concert Band and the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio. An engaging Classical Spotlight all around!
October 1, 2009 MP3 Download Classical Spotlight shines on the Lark Chamber Artists who kick off the San Antonio Chamber Music Society’s new season, the San Antonio Symphony Family Series with "Peter and the Wolf," plus the Tuesday Music Club hosting organist Paul Jacobs and Ruth Moreland talks about Voci de Sorrelle in the Hill Country! John Clare hosts with music by Prokofiev, Dvorak, Bach, and DBR.
September 24, 2009 MP3 Download Host John Clare learns more about Shostakovich with Rossen Milanov & Alisa Weilerstein, both performing with the San Antonio Symphony this weekend. Also, Daniel Long of the Texas Bach Choir steps in to discuss A Capella Unleashed, and we hear about concerts in and around San Antonio. An engaging Classical Spotlight all around!
September 17, 2009 MP3 Download
This week we shine the spotlight on the San Antonio Symphony. This gala concert features Alison Trainer, soprano; Scott Scully, tenor; Michael Mayes, baritone; Children's Chorus of San Antonio; and conductor Ken David Masur in Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. They all talk to host John Clare about Saturday night's concert. Also a focus on Sunday's concert with the Heart of Texas Concert Band plays @ the Alamo, and next Tuesday, September 22, the Olmos Ensemble celebrate their 15th Anniversary Gala with Prokofiev and Schubert Octet.
September 10, 2009 MP3 Download Classical Spotlight shines on SA Opera and their new production of Madama Butterfly. Directing is John de Lancie (son of the oboist, and famous for his role as “Q” on Star Trek, among other film & tv roles!), who sat down with host John Clare and talked about this futuristic production! (See their conversation too – online @ http://kpac883.blogspot.com/2009/09/classical-spotlight-opera-more.html) Also this week, Clare talks to Van Cliburn Silver Medalist Yeol Eom Son, Mid Texas Symphony Maestro David Mairs, and appearance of Angela Malek & Eric Booth. Visit the KPAC blog for all the details AND to see a special sneak peak of Madama Butterfly @ the Municipal Auditorium.
September 3, 2009 MP3 Download The 2009/10 classical music season is underway, and KPAC's Classical Spotlight is back in full force to keep you up to date on the latest happenings in our vibrant classical music community. This week, host John Clare talks to Trinity’s Carolyn True, YOSA’s Troy Peters and Classical TV founder Chris Hunt. Also be sure to visit the KPAC blog for an enlighting interview with composer Ursula Mamlok, who talks about her music from her home in Berlin, and a new release of her music on Bridge Records.
July 16, 2009 MP3 Download It’s another special summer version of Classical Spotlight, and John Clare returns to the Cactus Pear Festival, and talks with violinists Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio & Craig Sorgi. Music includes Elgar and Brahms!
July 9, 2009 MP3 Download Classical Spotlight heats up with the Young Artist Program at Cactus Pear Music Festival. John Clare stopped by First Presbyterian Church to hear them in Schubert and filmed them in some Theme and Variations from the Trout Quintet. You can see it online at the KPAC Blog. There’s also an update from Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio, festival director, and music by Beethoven and Schumann.
July 3, 2009 MP3 Download
It’s a special American Music version of Classical Spotlight, and John Clare talks with young composers Nicco Athens, Joseph Phillips Jr and features their music. Also a world premiere honoring Philippe Entremont by Richard Danielpour. More at the KPAC blog.
July 2, 2009 MP3 Download
It’s a special summer version of Classical Spotlight, and John Clare finds out the scoop for the Cactus Pear Festival, and music for the Fourth of July! Guests include violinists Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio & Craig Sorgi, and conductors Don Miller and Mark Rogers.
May 28, 2009 MP3 Download
The San Antonio Brass, pianist Brent Watkins and the San Antonio Symphony are on the program this week. There's also the season finale of Musical Offerings at the McNay – Java and Jive, plus a concert coming up next week led by Craig Sorgi at Trinity University’s Ruth Taylor Recital Hall.
May 21, 2009 MP3 Download
We feature organist Geoffrey Waite, Voci di Sorelle and our very own Gerald Self of Musica Antiqua fame. There's the Heart of Texas Concert Band with Mark Rogers, and we not only speak with composers Jennifer Higdon and Michael Torke on the program of SOLI, but you can also see a video of the chamber ensemble “going mad” on the KPAC Blog.
May 14, 2009 MP3 Download
We feature the San Antonio Symphony with Pink Martini, Voci di Sorelle and the San Antonio Choral Society singing Mozart. There's YOSA with maestro Ken David Masur and Marlon Chen, and we'll not only speak with flutist Gary Stroutsos, but you can also see a video of his performance on the KPAC Blog.
May 7, 2009 MP3 Download
John Clare interviews conductor Rossen Milanov with the San Antonio Symphony.
May 7, 2009 MP3 Download
Guitarist Sharon Isbin talks with Classical Spotlight host, John Clare.
May 7, 2009 MP3 Download
John Clare discusses new music with pianist Leif Ove Andnes.
April 30, 2009 MP3 Download
Camerata San Antonio, YOSA, the Texas Bach Choir and the Symphony of the Hills with maestro Jay Dunahoo are highlighted this week. Don't miss great talks with Ertan Torgul and Sebastian Lang-Lessing for the San Antonio Symphony, Marguerite McCormick for the Children's Chorus of San Antonio and composer Dan Welcher on the eve of his Fifth Symphony world premiere with the Austin Symphony. See longer features with the composer on the KPAC Blog.
April 23, 2009 MP3 Download
We feature the San Antonio Municipal Band, the Tuesday Music Club with Jon Nakamatsu and the nationwide food drive currently going through the League of American Orchestras with the new film, The Soloist. There's also the Symphony of the Hills with maestro Jay Dunahoo, and we'll not only speak with musicians from St. Mark's Episcopal Church, but you can also see videos of their performances on the KPAC Blog.
April 16, 2009 MP3 Download
The program features CCSA at Radius, the Heart of Texas Concert Band, Lisztomania, the San Antonio Symphony Pops, and the Albers Trio. Hear music by Mozart, Clifton Williams, Britten and Liszt!
April 9, 2009 MP3 Download
John Clare shines the spotlight on "Jazz meets Classical" from Musical Offerings, Angela Cheng at UTSA and a Stabat Mater at St Luke’s Episcopal Church. In-studio interviews include Joan Christensen and Angela Malek.
April 2, 2009 MP3 Download
A talk with Roger Wright, Mark Richter, John Silatien, the Ten Tenors and Gabriel Prokofiev. Host John Clare features music by Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen, a tango and Prokofiev!
March 26, 2009 MP3 Download
Music by Bach, Brahms and electronic sounds are featured on this week's show. Guests include conductors Ken David Masur, Andrew Grams, David Mairs; San Antonio Chamber Choir, YOSA and CCSA; and composers with Texas Mysterium of Modern Music.
March 19, 2009 MP3 Download
We shine the spotlight on the San Antonio Symphony with composer James Syler and conductor James Judd. There's also the Mikado presented by San Antonio Opera, and we'll not only speak with soprano Angela Malek and pianist Kristin Roach, but they'll perform in the studios for us! You can also see videos of these performances on the KPAC Blog.
March 12, 2009 MP3 Download Don't miss music by Copland, Beethoven and John Williams on this week's Classical Spotlight! Guests include Ruth Moreland from Voci di Sorelle, the Aviv Quartet for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society and composers Diego Vega, Kevin Puts and Robert Xavier Rodriguez with SOLI Chamber Ensemble.
March 5, 2009 MP3 Download
We spotlight a concert tonight and Sunday afternoon with the Symphony of the Hills led by Jay Dunahoo. They'll play Smetana, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Tubby the Tuba! John Clare speaks with oboist Mark Ackerman who is the founder and artist director of the Olmos Ensemble abut their concert, Romance and Humor, at the First Unitarian Church in San Antonio this next Tuesday night at 7:30. We round things out with the latest from violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and her new release called Smile!
February 26, 2009 MP3 Download A talk with pianist Helene Grimaud, conductor Craig Hella Johnson and Lady Jeanne Galway highlight this week's Classical Spotlight! Host John Clare speaks with YOSA Percussionist about their last studio performances in San Antonio, plus the latest from the San Antonio Music Director search with Harvey Felder! Check out the YOSA Percussionists here and pictures from the Grimaud interview here.
Don't miss music by Holst, Debussy, Previn, Brahms, Bach, Haydn and Rameau on this week's Classical Spotlight! Guests include Trio La Popliniere, Ken Freudigman and Susan Lorette Dunn from Camerata SA, and Mark Cheikhet of Musical Bridges Around the World. John Clare hosts.
A talk with bassist John Patitucci, conductor Garrett Keast, Col. Dennis Layendecker, Sgt. Matthew Irish and Nick Page highlight this week's program. Host John Clare speaks with Gerre Hancock, Ruth Moreland and Ben Westney about their upcoming performances in San Antonio, plus the latest from the San Antonio Music Director search with Christian Knapp!
The Southwest Guitar Festival is in full swing, and we'll check in with Denis Azabagic, William Kanengiser of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and Sergio Assad. It's part of musical collaborations with the San Antonio Chamber Music Society presenting the Assad Brothers, and the San Antonio Symphony premiering Interchange by Sergio Assad. John Clare speaks with Gregory Vajda who is a candidate for Music Director of the San Antonio Symphony about Beethoven and Ravel, to Charlene Debus soloing with YOSA and Grammy nominee Hilary Hahn about her Schoenberg/Sibelius album this Sunday February 8th. We spotlight the Mid Texas Symphony music and upcoming performance of the St. Petersburg String Quartet too!
Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Studio Series Concert
February 4, 2009 · Host John Clare caught the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio Studio Series Concert on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Radius. Click here to view video of the program.
January 29, 2009 · TPR's Deirdre Saravia talks with superstar violinist Joshua Bell as a prelude to his appearance this Saturday night at the Majestic. There are still limited tickets available for the concert AND dessert reception afterwards, find out more here. Host John Clare speaks with Allison Garza about her guest appearance with SOLI tonight at Blue Star, TPR's James Baker has a prelude to the Southwest Guitar Festival that begins next Wednesday, and don't miss our look at the Classical Grammy Awards coming up February 8th.
Pianist Jeremy Denk Performs with Superstar Violinist Joshua Bell MP3 Download
January 22, 2009 ·John Clare talks with George Crumb, Joan Christenson about the 25th Aniversary of Musical Offerings and Grammy Nominee Jose Serebrier on today's Classical Spotlight! We'll hear from pianist Jeremy Denk about his upcoming recital with superstar violinist Joshua Bell (Get your premier seating and invitation to a private post-performance reception here.) Plus a complete look in and around San Antonio's music scene!
Absolute Ocean Premiere at the Houston Symphony MP3 Download
January 15, 2009 · We speak with Augusta Read Thomas about her world premiere of Absolute Ocean with the Houston Symphony next Thursday, Saturday and Sunday! Also, a preview of the San Antonio Chamber Music Society's guests Fretwork playing Purcell, and don't miss the latest from mezzo Joyce DiDonato who has recorded an all Handel CD, "Furore."
January 8, 2009 · It's Camerata, Comedian and superstar pianist on this week's Classical Spotlight. John Clare talks with Ken Freudigman from Camerata San Antonio about playing one of his "dream" pieces; Bonnie Terry Warner takes flight with the San Antonio Symphony and music by Vaughan Williams; Cynthia Lawrence has shared the stage with John and Pavarotti in Las Vegas (at the same time!) and is at UTSA this week; star of Reno911 and Camp Lazlo Carlos Alazraqui talks about the importance of the voice and health; and finally, picture the outstanding Lilya Zilberstein in music by Mussorgsky. It's an action packed, fun filled Classical Spotlight!
January 1, 2009 · John Clare looks back at a great year of classical music on today's Classical Spotlight! We'll hear Piazzolla from Trio Solisti, Schumann from Joel Fan and the Enso Quartet, and Mendelssohn from Trio con Brio Copenhagen, and a look at concerts with the San Antonio Symphony and Musical Bridges Around the World. Plus start your 2009 off right with an indepth conversation with Mark O'Connor on today's look in and around San Antonio's music scene!
December 25, 2008 · John Clare spotlights a group of string players from the San Antonio Symphony organized by pricipal violist Allyson Dawkins, we learn about the New Year's concert from Ken David Masur and the latest from Trinity University professor Carolyn True is a compact disc called "1" - we'll hear some great Beethoven from it. Happy Holidays from all of us at Texas Public Radio!
December 18, 2008 · We speak with Ken David Masur and Diane Persellin about the San Antonio Symphony's Holiday Pops concert this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Also, a preview of the San Antonio Chamber Choir performance on Sunday afternoon, and don't miss the latest from violinist Rachel Barton Pine who has recorded concerti by Franz Clement and Ludwig van Beethoven. John Clare hosts.
December 11, 2008 · Today is the 100th birthday of American composer Elliott Carter. SOLI Chamber Ensemble has been featuring Carter's music (who is being feted around the world including his residency at Carnegie Hall!) and we'll have an interview with Carolyn True about her upcoming performance of Carter's Piano Sonata. Host John Clare also spotlights a new release of Schubert with David Finkel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer; an interview with Ruth Moreland of Voci di Sorelle who sing at Mission San Jose this weekend; a fabulous Messiah performance coming up with the San Antonio Symphony and Maestro Jean Marie Zeitouni; the Mid-Texas Symphony plays Anderson's Sleigh Ride; and the Alamo City Men's Chorus are featured in Franz Biebl's Ave Maria previewing their performances at Travis Park United Methodist Church. It's all the happenings in and around San Antonio musically for your holiday classical needs!
December 4, 2008 · We spotlight The Nutcracker, Children's Chorus of San Antonio, YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio), and a new release of Michael Gordon. John Clare hosts all the happenings in and around San Antonio musically.
November 28, 2008 · John Clare serves up many concerts to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! We'll hear from the San Antonio Brass who have three holidays concerts in the area, the Symphony of the Hills who spotlight three young artists, Musical Bridges Around the World with cellist Bion Tsanga and the San Antonio Choral Society sing Handel's Messiah. Not a musical turkey in the bunch!
November 20, 2008 · It's Composers, Camerata and a superstar tenor on this week's Classical Spotlight. John Clare talks with two composers from CASA (Composer's Alliance of San Antonio) about their new music concert at the McNay Art Gallery Sunday afternoon; plus a Century of Russian Masters with Camerata San Antonio; and music from Cavalleria Rusticana that Andrea Bocelli will sing in San Antonio for San Antonio Opera! We'll also have an encore from the Emersons String Quartet who played earlier this season for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society.
November 13, 2008 ·John Clare focuses on many voices on today's Classical Spotlight! We'll hear from the Vienna Boys Choir, Voci di Sorelli and the Tuesday Music Club's Opera to Broadway concert...plus more from Soli who play at an art gallery tonight.
November 6, 2008 · From a Pulitzer prize winner to San Antonio youth, Classical Spotlight has you covered for all the music events in and around San Antonio. We'll hear some of Paul Moravec's prize winning music and talk with the composer who is on the program of Soli; and hear from violinist and conductor Scott Yoo, a Music Director candidate for the SA Symphony. Also, the Prazak Quartet is on a US Tour and coming for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society this weekend, plus some Ragtime and Liszt from two pianists in town, all on today's show!
October 30, 2008 · John Clare channels Johnny Carson, and Dan Skinner makes a convincing Ed McMahon but we'll have the real Doc Severinsen on today's Classical Spotlight! Severinsen joins the San Antonio Symphony Pops with El Ritmo de la Vida for performances at the Majestic. Clare also talks with Ed Rieke about Faure's Requiem; and Owen Duggan stops by to discuss Brahms' Requiem. There's also information about singers, the San Antonio Opera and 12 choirs en masse on today's look in and around San Antonio's music scene!
October 23, 2008 · It's a special fundraising edition of Classical Spotlight! Today's show features guest conductor Alondra de la Parra with the San Antonio Symphony, the conductors of the Children's Chorus of San Antonio, composer Nathaniel Stuckey who has a Lemony Snickett tale of the orchestra to share, and pianist Warren Jones with the Olmos Ensemble. Listen in and join today!
October 16, 2008 · From a conductor new to the San Antonio Symphony to a flutist taking time away from the San Antonio Symphony and a Monday night concert for the Tuesday Music Club with Chris O'Riley and Carter Brey, Classical Spotlight has you covered for all the music events in and around San Antonio. We'll hear some Rzewski that will be on tap with Christopher Guzman at the Music Arts Center of San Antonio, Bach with the Texas Bach Choir, learn about an Organ Spectacular with the AGO, and hear from Christoph Campestrini, a Music Director candidate for the SA Symphony. Also, Tal Sterling Perkes leaps musical buildings and architecture while discussing the Camerata San Antonio's upcoming program all on today's show!
October 9, 2008 · We'll hear from several vocal ensembles presenting concerts this weekend including Voci di Sorelle,the San Antonio Choral Society, Christ Church Friends of Music presenting soprano Deborah Bussineau-King and pianist Ruth Friedberg, and organist Olivier Latry. There's also special features with composer Miguel del Aguila who has an upcoming cd with Camerata San Antonio, and host John Clare speaks with international violin superstar Anne-Sophie Mutter about her new Concerto cd. Plus, Nathan Cone reviews a new DVD from Disney that might appeal to the classical listener!
October 2, 2008 · We shine the spotlight on local concerts, from the UT Austin New Music Ensemble to the Estonian group Heinavanker at Trinity University. There's no debating you'll want to hear interviews with Orli Shaham, Christopher Seaman, Drew Stephen, John Duykers, Charles Yang and Anya Grohkovsky.
September 25, 2008 · We shine the spotlight on local concerts, from the San Antonio Opera production of Carmen, to violinist Stephanie Tepley at UTSA to the world renowned Emerson String Quartet! John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
September 18, 2008 · We have two symphony orchestras on today's show: The Symphony of the Hills and the Austin Symphony. Don't miss a musical discussion with conductors Jay Dunahoo and Peter Bay, plus violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz discusses the Beethoven Violin Concerto! John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
September 11, 2008 ·There's audio and video of today's performer in the KPAC studio! We shine the spotlight on Thomas Steigerwald playing Balakirev - and you can hear him From the Top this Saturday at Laurie Auditorium. There's also Camerata San Antonio with Artistic Director Ken Freudigman; Oboist Mark Ackerman discusses Autumn Winds with the Olmos Ensemble; Lee Lattimore is soloing with the Texas Bach Choir and we'll find out about a Baroque premiere; and finally a trip to Austin with violinist Jessica Mathaes rounds out the show. John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
September 4, 2008 · We shine the spotlight on local concerts, from the Lee Trio at Trinity University to the Mid Texas Symphony in Seguin, we'll hear from Music Bridges Around the World with violinist Emmanuel Borok and their Musical Evening at San Fernando with soprano Angela Malek. Also on tap is Camerata San Antonio with Yizhak Schotten, and From the Top's guest from San Antonio's Winston Churchill High School Sam Almaguer talks with us about playing the clarinet. John Clare hosts a fun filled hour of classical music in and around San Antonio on this week's Classical Spotlight!
August 28, 2008 · John Clare kicks off Classical Spotlight with composer/performer/humorist Peter Schickele, aka PDQ Bach. The two talk about creativity, composition and a couple of appropriate works, the Howdy Symphony and Oedipus Tex on Schickele's 73rd birthday!
July 10, 2008 · John Clare previews the Cactus Pear Music Festival, which starts tonight in San Antonio, on Classical Spotlight. Learn more about the 12th annual chamber music festival which features new works and familiar pieces. John interviews Artistic Director Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and audience member/fan Deborah Moore about the two week chamber music festival.
July 17, 2008 · John Clare hosts a special on the continuing Cactus Pear Music Festival on this Classical Spotlight. The music includes David Heuser who talks about the world premiere of his "The Golden Ax" and we'll also hear about the opening night last week with Dr. Kenneth Bloom. John interviews Artistic Director and violinist Stepanie Sant'Ambrogio about the exciting conclusion to this 12th season, and about outreach. There are also works by Gershwin, Lukas Foss and Francis Poulenc on the show.
April 24, 2008 · Ron Moore hosts a KPAC 25th anniversary special on Classical Spotlight celebrating National Poetry Month. In collaboration with Gemini Ink, we present a modern song cycle, tracing its inception from poem to presentation. The music, recorded live in our studio, features San Antonio's Bett Butler, Jol Dilley and Rosemary Catacalos; the text is by Asian-American poet Li-Young Lee, from his Book of My Nights. Ron interviews Lee, Butler, Dilley and Catacolos about this fusion of classical, jazz, and spoken word.
April 10, 2008 · KPAC's Nathan Cone speaks to Ruth Moreland, founder of the all-women vocal ensemble Voci di Sorelle, about their upcoming concert of sacred and secular choral works, "Sacred Tranquility: Music for the Soul." They also talk about Voci di Sorelle's fall season and coming compact disc release.
April 10, 2008 · The Tuesday Musical Club is breaking new ground this Tuesday with their first ever evening concert. The program features the Santinelli Sisters Piano Duo. Texas Public Radio's James Baker previews the concert and speaks to the performers.
Concert information:
Santinelli Sisters Piano Duo Tuesday Musical Club
April 15, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
San Antonio, TX
Information: www.satmc.org
March 28, 2008 · It's the sixteenth year of Jazz Meets Classical, a unique collaboration between local jazz and classical musicians in San Antonio. Concerts this weekend will explore the influence of America's great art form, jazz, upon classical music by featuring composers like George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and others. KPAC's Randy Anderson visited this week with Joan Christensen, Kristen Roach, and Kyle Keener to talk about the program and hear some excerpts from the music of Paul Schoenfield.
Concert information:
Jazz Meets Classical XVI March 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Instituto Cultural de Mexico
San Antonio, TX
Information: 210-227-0123
March 31, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio, TX
Information: 210-978-8151
April 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Witte Museum
San Antonio, TX
Information: 357-1900
March 27, 2008 · Camerata SA is off to the movies this week for a concert featuring the music of Nino Rota, Erich Korngold, and Bernard Herrmann. Founding member Ken Freudigman stopped by our studios to speak with Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone about the concert and the prolific concert career of these three composers, best known for their movie scores.
Concert information:
Camerata at the Movies
March 27, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
1st Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.
Kerrville, TX
March 30, 2008,3:00 p.m.
Travis Park UMC, 230 E. Travis
San Antonio, TX
March 13, 2007 · San Antonio’s contemporary chamber group, SOLI Chamber Ensemble, has a lot going on this week. On Saturday, they'll be taking part in San Antonio's Luminaria festivities at the WOW Gallery on Houston St. and at the Magik Theatre. Then on Tuesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 20, SOLI clarinetist Stephanie Key premieres a new collaborative work, (Re)Action, with guitarist Joe Reyes and dancer Amber Ortega-Perez. Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone spoke with Key and Reyes recently about the program and the piece, which deals with global warming.
Concert information: Synergy: (Re)Action
March 18, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Ruth Taylor Concert Hall, Trinity University
March 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
March 6, 2007 ·The San Antonio Symphony today formally announced its program for the 2008-2009 season, which includes something for all of San Antonio to enjoy. And while the Symphony continues its search for a new Music Director, Artistic Advisor Christopher Seaman steps in to conduct many of the season’s concerts. Texas Public Radio’s Celina Montoya spoke to Symphony Vice President David Filner and VP of Marketing Carolyn Bacon about the highlights of the upcoming classical and pops series, and about the possibility of a new performing arts center to house the Symphony.
March 6, 2007 · San Antonio’s contemporary chamber group, SOLI Chamber Ensemble, invades the rock-dominated South By Southwest music festival next week for a concert featuring music by Steve Reich, John Adams, Michael Torke, and other living composers. Their appearance at SXSW marks the first time a classical ensemble is officially performing at the annual festival. KPAC’s Nathan Cone spoke to SOLI clarinetist Stephanie Key and guest artist Joe Reyes about the concert.
Concert information: SOLI @ SXSW
March 12, 2008
St. David’s Episcopal Church,
304 E. 7th St., Austin, TX
Telephone: 512-472-1196
The Caroling Project Windows Media MP3 Download December 12, 2007 · Musicians from The Caroling Project, a group of San Antonio musicians who perform for the incarcerated at area jails during he holidays, are in studio for an interview and live performance.
Ken Masur, resident conductor of the SA Symphony Windows Media MP3 Download December 12, 2007 · Host Kathy Couser speaks to Ken Masur, the newly appointed resident conductor of the San Antonio Symphony.
Violinist Ertan Torgul Windows Media MP3 Download December 6, 2007 · Kathy Couser speaks with violinist Ertan Torgul, about the Dec. 10 and 11 concert of the SOLI Chamber Ensemble, titled, "Torgulmania!"
Ruth Moreland of Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download December 6, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews Ruth Moreland, artistic director of Voci di Sorelle, about their December 16 medieval Christmastime concert at San Antonio's Mission San Jose.
Emanuel Borok, Dallas Symphony concertmaster Windows Media MP3 Download December 6, 2007 · Dallas Symphony concertmaster Emanuel Borok speaks to Kathy Couser about his career, and upcoming performance in San Antonio with Musical Bridges.
Camerata SA's Miguel del Aguila concert Windows Media MP3 Download November 29, 2007 · Texas Public Radio's Kathy Couser chats with Camerata SA founder Kenneth Freudigman about their upcoming concert featuring music of Miguel del Aguila.
Marguerite McCormick, director of Children's Chorus of SA Windows Media MP3 Download November 29, 2007 · Host Kathy Couser speaks with Children's Chorus of San Antonio director Marguerite McCormick.
Judith Gani of the Alamo Arts Ballet Windows Media MP3 Download November 29, 2007 · Alamo Arts Ballet's Executive Director, Judith Gani, is in the studio to talk to Kathy Couser about the new company and their upcoming performance at the Carver, "Fire and Ice."
Chanticleer Windows Media MP3 Download November 4, 2007 · The multiple Grammy award winning all-male vocal ensemble, Chanticleer will be performing in San Antonio on November 11. Kathy Couser talks about the group's success and its founder, San Antonio native, Louis Botto.
David Heuser Windows Media MP3 Download November 4, 2007 · Randy Anderson talks with San Antonio composer David Heuser whose work, "Something Miraculous Burns" had its world premiere by the San Antonio Symphony on November 2.
Musical Offerings Windows Media MP3 Download November 4, 2007 · Musical Offerings opens their season with an all Bach concert, "Bach in the Saddle Again" on Tuesday, November 13th. Kathy Couser interviews Artistic Director, Joan Christianson about the concert.
Enso Quartet Windows Media MP3 Download October 25, 2007 · The season opener for the San Antonio Chamber Music Society was the Enso Quartet along with pianist Joel Fan who is featured on this interview.
Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download October 25, 2007 · Ruth Moreland, Artistic Director and founder of the women's vocal ensemble talks about "Cantos a Dios," a concert of Latin American Music which opened their season.
Artist Profile: Midori Windows Media MP3 Download October 2, 2007 · Kathy Couser talks with violinist, Midori about her many musical and diplomatic achievements.
Musical Bridges Across the World's 10th Season Windows Media MP3 Download October 2, 2007 · Anya Grokhovski-Michaelson gives us a preview of Musical Bridges Across the World's Tenth Anniversary season.
Artist Profile: Mark Ackerman Windows Media MP3 Download October 2, 2007 · Classical Spotlight presents a profile of San Antonio Symphony's principle oboist, Mark Ackerman.
San Antonio Symphony "Perlman & Bernstein" Windows Media MP3 Download September 13, 2007 · Music Director Larry Rachleff previews two San Antonio Symphony concerts, the all-Beethoven evening featuring Itzhak Perlman and Bernstein on Broadway. Also, Kathy Couser interviews Leonard Bernstein's Daughter, Nina.
Matt Dunne Windows Media MP3 Download September 13, 2007 · UTSA Professor and guitarist Matt Dunne talks about UTSA's Monday Night Artists Series.
Camerata San Antonio's 2007-2008 Season Windows Media MP3 Download September 6, 2007 · Kenneth Freudigman, principle cellist with the San Antonio Symphony and Artistic Director of Camarata San Antonio tells about the 2007-2008 season of this premier chamber ensemble.
Barry Brake Windows Media MP3 Download July 19, 2007 · Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone speaks to Barry Brake about the music Barry wrote to accompany a screening of The Crowd as part of TPR's Cinema Tuesdays series. Barry performs several cues and explains the Wagnerian leitmotif method he employed in the development of musical themes.
Alexandra Ansanelli Windows Media MP3 Download June 28, 2007 · Ballerina Alexandra Ansanelli, who'll be dancing Sleeping Beauty with the Royal Ballet in San Antonio, talks about her journey from soccer to ballet!
Pianist Roger Wright Windows Media MP3 Download June 28, 2007 · Listen to an interview with Texas born pianist and National Scrabble Champ, Roger Wright who'll be performing in San Antonio on Sunday, July 1st.
San Antonio Symphony "Odes and Celebrations" Windows Media MP3 Download May 31, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews Music Director Larry Rachleff about the last concert of the season.
Farewells Windows Media MP3 Download May 31, 2007 · Kathy Couser and Randy Anderson remember the accomplishments of San Antonio Music Director, Larry Rachleff and San Antonio Symphony Concert Master, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio who are leaving their positions as this season draws to a close.
Arts For The Soul Windows Media MP3 Download May 24, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews John Sant'Ambrogio, director of Arts For the Soul, a summer program of week long retreats in Steamboat Springs, Colorado which are designed to nourish the creative spirit. Workshops are held in art, chamber music, creative writing, photography and voice and vocal ensemble.
The Redeemer Fine Arts Series Windows Media MP3 Download May 24, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews pianist, Brent Watkins, violinist, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio and cellist, Anne Martindale- Williams, about their concert which will take place this Sunday May 27th at 7 p.m. at Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. Admission is free. The program includes music of Beethoven, Brahms and Debussy.
Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download May 17, 2007 · Ruth Moreland, artistic director of the women's vocal ensemble, Voci di Sorelle, talks about "Come Pretty Love" a concert of American sacred songs and spirituals scheduled for Sunday, May 20, 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio.
SOLI Torgulmania! Windows Media MP3 Download May 17, 2007 · Violinist Ertan Torgul talks about the works of Copeland and Corigliano that he and pianist Carolyn True will be performing on Monday, May 21st and Tuesday, May 22nd as the last concert of SOLI Ensemble's season. Also, David Heuser, Professor of Composition at UTSA, talks about his piece "Thin Green Traces" which will be premiered at this concert.
SPECTRUM - A Tribute to Motown and R&B Windows Media MP3 Download May 17, 2007 · An interview with conductor Michael Krajewski about the May 18th-20th San Antonio Symphony pops concert which features SPECTRUM, a quartet which recreates the sounds and styles of groups like the Platters, the Four Tops and the Temptations.
San Antonio Symphony May 4th and 5th Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews San Antonio Symphony Music Director Larry Rachleff about this weekend's program. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg returns to San Antonio to perform two Bach concertos. We'll hear Schumann's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major "Spring" along with Chen Yi's Momentum featuring guest conductor Xian Zhang.
Nadja! Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg about her new record label, classical music on the radio and how to stop smoking!
San Antonio Symphony May 11th and 12th Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews San Antonio Symphony Music Director Larry Rachleff about "Something Old, Something New", this weekend's Symphony performances. Thomas Wilkins conducts music of Bach, Respighi, Mendelssohn and MacMillan with guest soloist, Colin Currie, percussion.
Colin Currie Windows Media MP3 Download May 3, 2007 · Percussionist Colin Currie is as exciting to watch as he is to listen to.
Camarata San Antonio "The Joy of Sextets" Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · Kenneth Freudigman, co-founder of Camarata San Antonio, talks about the ensemble's last concert of the season; sextets by Brahms, Strauss and Roentgen.
Music from Saint Mark's Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · Drs. Judith and Gerre Hancock with the Parish Choir of Saint Marks will perform Jean Langlais' Messe Solennelle along with the dedication of the new organ console.
American Boychoir Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · The American Boychoir will appear in concert on Saturday, April 28th at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church.
Musical Bridges Windows Media MP3 Download April 26, 2007 · Randy Anderson praises the talents of pianist Olexi Koltakov who'll be performing this week-end.
Amadeus Trio Windows Media MP3 Download April 19, 2007 · The world renown Amadeus Trio is performing in San Antonio on April 22nd as part of The San Antonio Chamber Music Society 2006-2007 season.
San Antonio Symphony at JCC Windows Media MP3 Download April 19, 2007 · The San Antonio Symphony will present a Symphonic Celebration of Israel's Independence Day on Sunday, April 22nd.
Royal Ballet Covent Garden Windows Media MP3 Download April 19, 2007 · The Royal Ballet Covent Garden will perform in San Antonio July 5-7.
Soli Chamber Ensemble Windows Media MP3 Download April 12, 2007 · Stephanie Key talks about Monday and Tuesday evening's concert called "Music of Note: the SOLI Commissions from ' 96-' 06."
Father Tom's Kids Benefit Concert Windows Media MP3 Download April 5, 2007 · Local performers pool their talents for a benefit concert on April 14th with proceeds going to Father Tom's Kids, a project which pairs sponsors with needy and orphaned children in Kenya.
Miro Quartet to perform at UTSA Windows Media MP3 Download April 5, 2007 · The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Music Monday Night Artist Series finishes its season with a performance by the Miro String Quartet on April 16th at 7:30 PM. Call 458-5685 for ticket information.
Camarata San Antonio "Americana" Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · Camarata San Antonio is presenting an all-American program this weekend with chamber works by Amy Beach, Lukas Foss, Stephen Paulus and Charles Ives, with Kenneth Freudigman; cello, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio; violin and guest artist, Aileen Chanco; piano.
"Musical Shower of Roses" Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · The San Antonio Mastersingers with John Silantien, conductor, will present their annual benefit concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower on Psalm Sunday. This all-Russian program will include excerpts from Rachmaninov's Vespers along with pieces by Shostakovich, Stravinsky and Part.
"Music of War and Peace," music for Reflection, Peace and Healing Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · The San Antonio Chamber Choir directed by Scott MacPherson presents a concert commemorating times of war and hopes for peace. This concert is dedicated to San Antonio's military community and will honor those who have lost their lives in recent conflict.
"Jazz Meets Classical" Windows Media MP3 Download March 29, 2007 · Matthew Dunne, a member of Musical Offerings, talks about the performances of Jazz Meets Classical XV. These performances of Brazilian and Latin music were March 31st, April 2nd and 3rd.
Artist Profile: John Carroll Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · Kathy Couser interviews principal trumpet of the San Antonio Symphony John Carroll.
Mr. Carroll has been principal tumpet of the San Antonio Symphony since 1979. He also teaches brass at Saint Mary's University and Our Lady of the Lake University and has recently completed his Masters in Conducting at UTSA. Related links:San Antonio SymphonySan Antonio Brass
Symphony premieres new work by Kramer Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · San Antonio composer Timothy Kramer's new work, "Party Favors," is being premeiered this weekend by the San Antonio Symphony. It's the second piece of music by Kramer that the San Antonio Symphony has performed, and in Kramer's words, it's a big show piece for orchestra, displaying a "love of sound for sound's sake." Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone spoke to Timothy Kramer. Related links:San Antonio SymphonyComposers Alliance of San Antonio
Conspirare Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · Vocal ensemble Conspirare is appearing this week-end at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in a program titled Blue Guitar. Kathy Couser interviews Paul Crabtree whose work Tenebrae Responsories on songs of Bob Dylan is featured on the program.
Symphony March 23-24 Windows Media MP3 Download March 22, 2007 · Randy Anderson chats with San Antonio Symphony Director Larry Rachleff about this week-ends' performance titled "Sombreros, Saint-Saens and The Sea."
The Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach Windows Media MP3 Download March 15, 2007 · Laurel Heights United Methodist Church presents "The Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach" on Sunday March 18th at 7:30 pm. This is a multimedia dramatic presentation of the life and work of Albert Schweitzer interspersed with the music of Bach played by local organists.
Andreas Klein in concert Windows Media MP3 Download March 15, 2007 · German-born pianist Andreas Klein will appear in concert Monday evening March 19th at 7:30 in the UTSA 1604 Campus Arts Building Recital Hall Recital Hall. His performance entitled "Mozart and His Shadow features works by Mozart Schubert and Beethoven.
Artist Profile: Lee Hipp Windows Media MP3 Download March 8, 2007 · Native Texan Lee Hipp, principal tuba of the San Antonio Symphony and the San Antonio Brass since 1989, has also performed with the Dallas, Houston and Atlanta symphonies, the Miami City Ballet Orchestra and the Southwest Florida Symphony. Lee has also taught tuba and euphonium at the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of Utah and is currently instructor of tuba and euphonium at St. Mary’s University. Related links:San Antonio SymphonyEastern Music FestivalSt. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio Brass
Bugs Bunny on Broadway Windows Media MP3 Download March 8, 2007 · This weekend, the San Antonio Symphony welcomes special guest artists Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd to the Majestic Theatre for "Bugs Bunny on Broadway." Conductor George Daugherty spoke to Texas Public Radio's Nathan Cone about the show, which features the Symphony performing live soundtracks to classic Looney Tunes cartoons. Performances are Friday and Saturday night at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 2:00.
Voci di Sorelle Windows Media MP3 Download March 1, 2007 · Voci di Sorelle a vocal ensemble of twelve women is presenting Laudate Dio an evening of sacred Medieval and Rennaissance music Friday March 9th at 8:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel of Our Lady of the Lake University. Related link: www.benissimomusic.org
March 1, 2007 · The UTSA Department of Music, Lyric Theatre and Orchestra is presenting two one-act operas by Gian Carlo Menotti who died on February 1. The Old Maid and The Thief and The Medium run March 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00 at the UTSA Downtown Campus Buena Vista Theatre.
Camarata San Antonio Recital Windows Media MP3 Download February 22, 2007 · James Baker interviews Symphony hornist Jeff Garza and pianist Vivienne Petkovich about this week-end's Camarata San Antonio Recital.
Artist Profile: Emily Watkins Windows Media MP3 Download February 22, 2007 · As part of Classical Spotlight's Music Makers series we profile Symphony violist Emily Watkins.
San Antonio Symphony weekend concerts Windows Media MP3 Download February 22, 2007 · Randy Anderson interviews Larry Rachleff about this week-end's San Antonio Symphony concerts and Kathy Couser interviews guest soloist Awadagin Pratt.
YOSA performs Wagner overture Windows Media MP3 Download February 16, 2007 · For 30 years, the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) has provided an outlet for young musicians from throughout South Texas to come together in celebration of great music. YOSA is comprised of five playing ensembles featuring over 400 talented young musicians from throughout San Antonio and the surrounding area. As part of Texas Public Radio's Online Arts Outreach, we're sharing a YOSA Philharmonic performance of Wagner's Overture to "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg,"
recorded November 5, 2006.
Artist Profile: Stephanie Key Windows Media MP3 Download February 15, 2007 · This week we present a short profile of clarinetist and Soli Ensemble Artistic Director, Stephanie Key. We'll find out who her musical heroes are, some highlights and mishaps of her career and she'll tell us about her daring new hobby!. Related link:www.solichamberensemble.com
Michael Gast to present lecuture at SAMA Windows Media MP3 Download February 15, 2007 ·Principal horn with the Minneapolis Symphony, Michael Gast will present a humorous and educational concert/lecture called "Hunting Horn: From the Forest to Carnegie Hall" this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Related link:www.minnesotaorchestra.org
YOSA to perform Phantom of the Opera Windows Media MP3 Download February 15, 2007 ·This Sunday at 7 p.m., YOSA Symphony will perform Gabriel Thibadeau's 1990 score while the audience watches the Lon Chaney silent classic "The Phantom of the Opera." The film and concert will take place in the Jefferson High School Auditorium on the corner of Donaldson and Wilson.
Silvestre Revueltas honored in San Antonio Windows Media MP3 Download January 25, 2007 · Regarded as one of Mexico's greatest composers, Silvestre Revueltas has been honored and recognized in San Antonio with a Texas State Historical marker at his last residence in San Antonio. He lived in San Antonio from 1926 until 1928, working as a violinist, composer and conductor. He's been described as "the great free spirit of Mexican music" because his music was based on indigenous folk style reflecting the spirit and soul of Mexico. Texas Public Radio's Ernie Villarreal produced this segment on Silvestre Revueltas. Related links:Link 1Link 2Link 3
The 5 Browns to perform with the symphony Windows Media MP3 Download January 18, 2007 · The San Antonio Symphony will perform its first special concert of 2007 with the Texas natives, the 5 Browns. The young Juilliard-trained piano players spoke with Texas Public Radio’s Abra Schnur about their love for music and their goal to introduce classical music to all ages.
Symphony begins season with “Killer Bees” Windows Media MP3 Download September 28, 2006 · The San Antonio Symphony is celebrating the start of a new season with a program by the “Killer Bees” — Berlioz, Bernstein, and Brahms on September 29 & 30, 2006 at the Majestic. Berlioz’s fresh and lively Roman Carnival Overture will begin the program, Leonard Bernstein’s heartfelt “Jeremiah” Symphony will feature soprano Susan Lorette Dunn and the concert will end with the noble and stately sounds of Brahms’ revered Fourth Symphony. Classical Spotlight host Randy Anderson talks with Larry Rachleff, music director of the San Antonio Symphony, about the first concert of the 2006-2007 season.
Judith Lang Zaimont Windows Media MP3 Download September 14, 2006 · Composer Judith Lang Zaimont is internationally recognized for her distinctive style, characterized by its expressive strength and dynamism. Many of her 100 works are prize-winning compositions. In 2003, she was the commissioned composer for the International San Antonio Piano Competition. Randy Anderson had the opportunity to speak with her recently and featured a portion of the interview on Classical Spotlight.
Classical Spotlight, hosted and produced by TPR's John Clare (left), features artists performing in South Texas. The weekly, hour-long program consists of music and interviews produced by Texas Public Radio.
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