
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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San Antonio's own Nancy Zhou has been a rising star in the classical music world, and has made her national solo recording debut with Stories (re)Traced, a tribute to the versatility of the violin.
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25 cellists, 13 concerts, 5 venues, 1 historic city. Fredericksburg, Texas is a beautiful setting for equally beautiful music!
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Coming from small-town Texas, mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis has found her voice on the world stage with a new album that encompasses a myriad of musical influences.
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Christopher Rodriguez and Zachary Ridgway team up to present a free concert of Schubert's beautiful song-cycle, "Die schöne Müllerin." Preview the performance at the link, as heard live on KPAC 88.3 FM.
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Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West do it all. In addition to performing to connect with the community, several members work as schedulers and coordinators in the ensemble. "Contrary to civilian ensembles, we don't have an arts administration branch."
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Composer Ethan Wickman draws on his personal experience traveling and studying with musicians in Crete, Turkey, and elsewhere to create a stunning fusion of classical and world music in the ensemble Viatorum. Hear their sounds at the link, as performed live on KPAC 88.3 FM.
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Choral music is a tradition shared around the world, and this Saturday at the Tobin Center, the Children's Chorus of San Antonio takes audiences on a journey through song. Hear a preview at the link, from their live performance on KPAC 88.3 FM!
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Elena Urioste, Jeffrey Kahane, and Zlatomir Fung performed live on KPAC 88.3 FM and shared details about this weekend's penultimate performances of the season by the San Antonio Philharmonic.
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Soprano Megan Pachecano says the new music she'll be performing this weekend with Agarita became personal for her and mezzo-soprano Tynan Davis: "What is this journey from our mortal life... to possibly another?"