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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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." -
On Nov. 22, the Children's Chorus of San Antonio performs an inspirational program about "the light within" us, at Trinity Baptist Church. Hear the students sing a preview in our studio at the link. -
"Put as many creative people you can in a space, and have panels, have art talks," and opera, lots of opera! Nathan Felix's Opera Austin Festival is back this Saturday, Nov. 15. -
Musical Offerings is back with another stellar weekend of chamber music, in both Austin and San Antonio. Hear more about it at the link, along with performances live from the KPAC Performance Studio.
