Classical

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West dropped by KPAC 88.3 FM this week to preview their Holiday in Blue concerts, happening on Dec. 17 & 18 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Hear some holiday favorites, and music by J.S. Bach, at the link!

Discover a wide range of this year's most compelling classical music, from symphonic thrill rides and soaring voices to delicate baroque suites, ambient adventures and one groove-laden masterwork.

The performers at Open Mic Night VIII could have been one of your friends or neighbors! TPR and SOLI Chamber Ensemble invited the public to share their favorite contemporary classical pieces on Nov. 3. Hear the talent, amateur and pro, at the link!

The Adelante Winds this weekend are offering holiday fun with music, a photo booth, and yes, an Ugly Sweater Contest. Hear a preview of their performances at the link!

San Antonio Ballet School and the San Antonio Philharmonic are teaming up for a production of The Nutcracker: A Texas Folklorico Story performed at the Majestic Theatre.

Violinist Charles Yang returns as co-host for this episode of NPR's "From the Top" as we meet a bubbly teen violinist, a pianist with a mission to connect with audiences, and a cellist who opens up about mental health. The Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir sing us out with a performance that will have you on your feet and smiling!

We're celebrating a musical Thanksgiving with guest host Orli Shaham. Get ready to gobble up some wonderful performances of Tchaikovsky and Chopin by some remarkable teens.

Members of the UIW Cardinal Singers visited with TPR's Barry Brake on Classical Connections last week. Click the link to hear their in-studio performance and learn more about their Dec. 7-8 festival featuring music by the French composer Francis Poulenc.

They began their journey across musical genres at the museum in 2018.