Every piece of music tells a story, and every story has a storyteller. We want to hear your favorite pieces of music, and the stories behind them. Let us know what you'd like to hear, and tell us why. Was "Carmen" the first opera you ever saw on stage? Did you get married to the strains of Mendelssohn? Perhaps you used to play an instrument yourself, and remembered marching to the strains of Stravinsky. Or maybe you're a just a good listener that loves sharing classical music with friends and family.
Email your requests and stories to requests@tpr.org. We'll look up that favorite piece of music, and you might even be be contacted to be a part of the show.
Then sit back and enjoy as James Baker orchestrates "Classics a la Carte," Friday nights on KPAC 88.3 FM and KTXI 90.1 FM.
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In part 2 of this interview, TPR's James Baker visits with the Library of Congress's Mark Horowitz about Stephen Sondheim's early years and mentorship under Oscar Hammerstein II. The Library of Congress recently acquired the Stephen Sondheim collection. -
Stephen Sondheim took American musical theater to places it had never gone before through harmonic invention, and of course, in his lyrics. The Library of Congress recently acquired materials from Sondheim's estate—and TPR's James Baker interviewed the man tasked with overseeing the collection, Mark Horowitz. -
New music by Carlos Franzetti was a highlight of a recent conference of musicians in San Antonio. Hear the piece at the link, as well as TPR's James Baker in conversation with composer Carlos Franzetti and the performers. -
Gabriela Diaz-Alatriste is featured on this week's "Classics a la Carte" for Hispanic Heritage Month. She's the first Mexican woman to ever hold the Music Directorship of a professional Mexican orchestra. -
This week’s “Classics a la Carte” features several inauguration-related performances, including the “Integrity March and Fanfare,” by Julie Giroux. Tune in to KPAC 88.3 FM Friday night at 7:00 with your host, James Baker. -
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Sarah Willis, a member of the Berlin Philharmonic for 19 years, speaks of her new solo album, https://youtu.be/ZFiX1F2r_p8">Mozart y Mambo, what it's like… -
In a pre-interview exchange of text messages between Classics a la Carte host James Baker and pianist Lara Downes, Lara asked: “Do you have my new… -
Lara Downes describes these times as the "lost season," referring to the blanket cancellations of concert engagements practically every performing artist… -
When Sally Buchanan, board chairwoman of the San Antonio River Authority, passed away on Saturday, July 30, she left a legacy of civic engagement and…
