Barry Brake
Host, Classical ConnectionsBarry Brake is a composer, jazz and classical pianist who has been a part of San Antonio's music scene for decades. You can find his musings and musical exploits online here: http://barrybrake.com/
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Children's Chorus of San Antonio remembers Terezín concentration camp victims with opera performanceThe Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio this month memorialized youthful victims of the camp with music that was performed by the prisoners in 1944. -
Almost every culture on earth plays some form of the guitar, and you can hear some of the most inventive and beautiful guitar selections from around the world this coming week at UT San Antonio. -
This weekend's program with Camerata San Antonio brings quintets by two composers who fought the Soviet regime through hidden themes in their music. -
A journey through sadness after loss, Franz Schubert's song cycle 'Die Winterreise' will be performed live at a free concert featuring Christopher Briggs-Rodriguez. Hear a preview at the link. -
Kelley O'Connor and SOLI Chamber Ensemble visited the KPAC studios to preview their concert on Jan. 20, including songs based on the poetry of Pablo Neruda. -
Enjoy the amazing piano technique of Yungyung Guo at a free concert on Sunday night at 7:00 at San Fernando Cathedral. The program is presented by Musical Bridges Around the World. At the link, hear Yungyung Guo play music by Robert Schumann and more in the intimate setting of KPAC's Performance Studio. -
The San Antonio Philharmonic's Music Director, Jeffrey Kahane, welcomes his son Gabriel to the orchestra's concerts this weekend. Gabriel Kahane will share songs he's written as well as a clarinet concerto for guest soloist Anthony McGill. Learn more, and hear both Kahanes in performance on KPAC 88.3 FM, at the link. -
Two shows in San Antonio aren't near enough to contain the Christmas cheer of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West! The band takes their popular Holiday in Blue concerts this month to Houston and the Dallas-Forth Worth area. -
The Heart of Texas Concert Band takes listeners on a Grand European Tour at a concert this Sunday, Nov. 23. The show includes a rarely heard concerto by Mozart for four instruments: oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon. -
A Texas classical ensemble has put out a new album: "Ban: Stories of Censorship."
