Classical

The Mid-Texas Symphony begins an early season in Seguin

Pianist and Trinity University professor Zachary Ridgway stopped by KPAC 88.3 FM to perform some music by Franz Schubert live on air as a preview of a free faculty recital happening at Trinity on Friday night at 7:30. Hear his performance at the link.

Now entering their 23rd season, Camerata San Antonio performs a program this weekend they're calling "Nature's Tapestry." Hear them play excerpts on KPAC 88.3 FM at the link.

The classical music scene wasn’t left untouched by cultural and technological shifts of the 1960s, and composer Terry Riley, who turned 90 this summer, combined classical, jazz, and rock in surprising ways. "The Columbia Recordings" collects four classic albums that inspired many prominent musicians like Philip Glass, Brian Eno, and Pete Townshend. TPR's Nathan Cone has a review.

The concert series begins on Oct. 12 at Pearl's Stable Hall. Others will be held at San Fernando Cathedral.

29-year-old Aristo Sham played Bach, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff on his way to the top prize at this year's Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Recorded live in Fort Worth, see and hear his amazing artistry at the link.

What happens when 400 harmonica players get together in San Antonio? One heck of a jam session, that's what. Check out this segment from KPAC's Classical Connections featuring some unique arrangements of classical and folk melodies for harmonica and piano.

We're back at the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival. You'll hear more incredible performances, including some with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and meet semi-finalists and winners of the competition.

New music performed by the Unheard-of Ensemble will be filling the air at seven venues around San Antonio this month. Hear their surprising sounds at the link!

Vitaly Starikov, silver medalist at the 2025 Cliburn, says that when he's on stage, he's not thinking about the competition. In fact, he's having fun, performing for an appreciative audience. Hear the joy in his performance in this special program featuring highlights from his early rounds.