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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"They’re just giving it their all to bring this to life.” -
The Apollo Chamber Players' concert Friday in Houston features the world premiere of "Hidden Figures: Shared Orbit," a staged concert work developed with research and historical insight from space historian Jennifer Ross-Nazzal. -
Members of the chorus stopped in and sang some show-stoppers for us live on-air, led by Dr. Carolyn Cruse. -
Pianist Jimmy Cheung and friends present two free concerts on Saturday and Sunday in Canyon Lake, and San Antonio. Hear their preview performance from KPAC 88.3 FM at the link. -
Three kids with amazing pipes joined us live on KPAC 88.3 FM, along with Jaselyn Blanchard, Executive Director of the Majestic Empire Foundation, to preview the Joci Awards. The annual event will be held on May 17 at the Majestic Theatre. -
Start your Thursday evenings in May with a free concert at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church, just off Broadway in the Alamo Heights area. -
"We really want our young musicians to engage with these landmarks of the classical repertoire, and to play these things they're gonna remember for the rest of their lives." — Troy Peters, YOSA -
This week’s concert from SOLI Chamber Ensemble ties in to the 250th birthday of our country, and features all-American music.It’s part of the “America/Beautiful” project, started by pianist and composer Min Kwon, who commissioned 76 composers to create what she called “a musical snapshot” of America in the early 21st century. -
The fast-paced comedy and still relevant subject matter help make "The Barber of Seville" an enduring classic that never seems to grow old. Opera San Antonio presents the Rossini opera at the Tobin Center on Thursday and Friday. Hear a preview from our studio at the link! -
'Wherever Fiesta is, so is the Air Force band,' says 2nd Lt Drew Eary, who joined the Mission Winds as they performed live on KPAC 88.3 FM. At the link, hear all about their free concerts for Fiesta, and see them perform in our studios.
