ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: A Sardonic Symphony From ShostakovichOctober 1, 2015 | Kent TeetersThe symphonic language of Dmitri Shostakovich runs the gamut, from heroic to playful, passionate to provocative.
ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: One Of The Best American Composers You've Never Heard OfAugust 26, 2015 | Kent TeetersDavid Diamond was one of the most prolific American composers of the 20th century. He wrote several concertos (three are for the violin), many chamber music pieces including ten string quartets, and numerous orchestral works.
ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: Jean Sibelius, Nordic Nature Beyond The BoundariesJuly 27, 2015 | Kent TeetersThe birthday of Jean Sibelius was celebrated during his adult years as a national event in Finland. Classical host Kent Teeters explains why this man was so beloved in his home country and beyond.
ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: Gustav Mahler, The Sorrowful And The SublimeJune 30, 2015 | Kent TeetersWith the exception of a few songs and song cycles, the symphony as a musical form was the be all and end all for Gustav Mahler. He composed no concertos, hardly any chamber music, and though he was an important conductor of opera, Mahler wrote...
CommentaryClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: Mystic, Melodic, Melancholic Music Of Ralph Vaughan WilliamsMay 22, 2015 | Kent TeetersClassical Host Kent Teeters brings you expert commentary on extraordinary symphonies monthly - this month he looks at the life and music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: A Third Symphony From A “Rodney Dangerfield” ComposerMarch 26, 2015 | Kent TeetersNext up in our series on extraordinary symphonies, Franz Berwald's Symphony Number Three.
ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: A Guide To Symphonies That Are Anything But OrdinaryFebruary 23, 2015 | Kent TeetersKent Teeters unpacks a superb second symphony from a famous opera composer.
ClassicalSymphonic Sidebars: Igor Stravinsky’s Fantastic FirstJanuary 26, 2015 | Kent TeetersThis new series called “Symphonic Sidebars” is a guide to symphonies that are somewhat out of the mainstream, possibly from some composers whose music you might not have heard before.
