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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 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 Interview with Vanessa Fralick, trombonist Interview with Jennifer Higdon, composer Composing Thoughts Higdon from John Clare on Vimeo. 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. Camerata SA: Martinu from Classical Spotlight on Vimeo. Interview with Ken Freudigman of Camerata SA Interview with Matt Zerweck & Lauren Magnus Interview with 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 October 29, 2009 October 22, 2009 October 15, 2009 October 8, 2009 October 1, 2009 September 24, 2009 September 17, 2009 BONUS: HD Video with Ken David Masur September 10, 2009 September 3, 2009 July 16, 2009 July 9, 2009 July 3, 2009 July 2, 2009 May 28, 2009 May 21, 2009 May 14, 2009 May 7, 2009 May 7, 2009 May 7, 2009 April 30, 2009 April 23, 2009 April 16, 2009 April 9, 2009 April 2, 2009 March 26, 2009 March 19, 2009 March 12, 2009 March 5, 2009 February 26, 2009 February 19, 2009 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. February 12, 2009
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! February 5, 2009
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. Joshua Bell Recital This Weekend 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 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 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! The Best of 2008 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! Christmas Day 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! San Antonio Symphony Holiday Pops 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. Elliott Carter & SOLI Chamber Ensemble 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! The Nutcracker 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. Thanksgiving 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! Cavalleria Rusticana with Adrea Bocelli 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. Vienna Boys Choir 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. Paul Moravec 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! Doc Severinsen and the San Antonio Symphony 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! Alondra de la Parra 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! San Antonio Symphony and More 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! Vocal Concerts in San Antonio 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! Musical Bridges from Around the World 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. The San Antonio Opera Presents Carmen 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! Symphony of the Hills and the Austin Symphony 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! More From the Top & More 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! Lee Trio, Mid Texas Symphony, Musical Bridges, Camerata, From the Top 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! Peter Schickele 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! Cactus Pear Music Festival, Part 1 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. Cactus Pear Music Festival, Part 2 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. Gemini Ink creates "Jazz Lied" 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. Voci di Sorelle: Sacred Tranquility 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. Voci di Sorelle online: www.benissimomusic.org An article about Voci di Sorelle from a recent issue of San Antonio Woman magazine. Concert information: Santinelli Sisters Play for Tuesday Musical Club 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: Jazz Meets Classical XVI 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. Camerata SA is Off to the Movies 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: March 30, 2008,3:00 p.m. SOLI Clarinetist Takes a Classical Spin on a Contemporary Issue 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: March 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio Symphony Announces 2008/09 Season SOLI Chamber Ensemble Plays SXSW 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: More information about South By Southwest: www.sxsw.com The Caroling Project Ken Masur, resident conductor of the SA Symphony Violinist Ertan Torgul Ruth Moreland of Voci di Sorelle Emanuel Borok, Dallas Symphony concertmaster Camerata SA's Miguel del Aguila concert Marguerite McCormick, director of Children's Chorus of SA Judith Gani of the Alamo Arts Ballet Chanticleer David Heuser Musical Offerings Enso Quartet Voci di Sorelle Artist Profile: Midori Musical Bridges Across the World's 10th Season Artist Profile: Mark Ackerman San Antonio Symphony "Perlman & Bernstein" Matt Dunne Camerata San Antonio's 2007-2008 Season
Pianist Roger Wright San Antonio Symphony "Odes and Celebrations" Farewells Arts For The Soul The Redeemer Fine Arts Series Voci di Sorelle SOLI Torgulmania! SPECTRUM - A Tribute to Motown and R&B San Antonio Symphony May 4th and 5th Nadja! San Antonio Symphony May 11th and 12th Colin Currie Camarata San Antonio "The Joy of Sextets" Music from Saint Mark's American Boychoir Musical Bridges Amadeus Trio San Antonio Symphony at JCC Royal Ballet Covent Garden Soli Chamber Ensemble Father Tom's Kids Benefit Concert Miro Quartet to perform at UTSA Camarata San Antonio "Americana" "Musical Shower of Roses" "Music of War and Peace," music for Reflection, Peace and Healing "Jazz Meets Classical"
Conspirare Symphony March 23-24 The Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach Andreas Klein in concert
Voci di Sorelle Menotti One Act Operas 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
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Symphony premieres new work by Kramer 
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Bugs Bunny on Broadway 
Artist Profile: Emily Watkins 
YOSA performs Wagner overture 
Artist Profile: Stephanie Key 
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YOSA to perform Phantom of the Opera 
Silvestre Revueltas honored in San Antonio 
The 5 Browns to perform with the symphony 
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