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‘Musaics of the Bay’ Play Mozart and Schubert
Pianist Audrey Vardanega, violinist Nigel Armstrong, and cellist Tanya Tomkins perform Mozart and Schubert at the Musaics of the Bay concert in Berkeley.
Did Anybody Ever Finish Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses attempts to complete Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, including a 1928 competition that ultimately awarded an original symphony.
The Favorite Eats of Classical Composers
Explore the culinary preferences of famous composers like Rossini, Mozart, Hildegard, Chopin, and Satie, and how food influenced their lives and works.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pt. III
Power, emotion, and tunes you can hum for days—Mozart’s operas have it all. Tune in this week to hear about Mozart's true love: the opera.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Women Who Made (Musical) History
Celebrating Women's History Month with a look at influential women in classical music, from Hildegard Von Bingen to Dr. Lucy Jones, who broke barriers and made history.