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Opera Cheat Sheet: Simon Boccanegra Listen to our quick overview of this week’s opera broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, airing Saturday at noon. |
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9-week series: The Lyric Opera of Chicago, beginning Saturday, May 19 at noon This Saturday at noon we begin a 9-week series of performances from The Lyric Opera of Chicago. |
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Tomorrow night!! A Graf Farewell – Live Broadcast, Saturday, 5/19 at 7:30PM Join us Saturday evening for a very special live broadcast of Maestro Hans Graf’s final performance as Music Director of the Houston Symphony. |
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Mexico from the Movies... |
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Tonight! Houston Symphony: A Hans Graf Retrospective, Wed. 5/15, 8PM Wednesday evening at 8PM we celebrate Hans Graf Appreciation Month here on Classical 91.7 with A Hans Graf Retrospective. |
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MFAH's Artful Thursday: Dr. Sarah Kielt Costello The month's free Artful Thursday program Cuneiform in Context is on May 16, 2013, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Caroline Wiess Law Building of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. In anticipation of this, Classical 91.7's Eric Ladau spoke with Dr. Sarah Kielt Costello, Artful Thursday presenter and professor at the University of Houston. |
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Music in the Making May 19 at 7:06 PM Join MusicLab Intern Alexandra Doyle for an hour of recent performances from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston! |
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Announcer Catherine Lu's Top Ten Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. We've been posting their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Opera Cheat Sheet: Götterdämmerung Listen to our quick overview of Richard Wagner’s Götterdämmerung, which is this week’s Metropolitan Opera broadcast airing on our station Saturday at 10:00am. |
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Classical Classroom, Episode 6: Keith Weber teaches Camille Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony Classical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments”. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come learn with us in the Classical Classroom. |
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This weekend, we're joined by Soundtrack record label Varese Sarabande's producer Robert Townson. He is presenting a concert this weekend in Hollywood celebrating the label's 35 years of film music. He'll talk about his expereinces in film music production as well as share some of the music that will be featured on the concert; including Michael Giacchino's new music to Star Trek, Into Darkness. |
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Program Director St. John Flynn's Top Ten Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. We've been posting their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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In memory of Ray Harryhausen, enjoy this past Music From The Movies show that featured the music from Bernard Herrmann's scores to some of Harryhausen's most memorable films! |
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Music in the Making - Sunday, May 12th at 7:06pm Princeton Miles hosts Music in the Making Sunday, May 12th at 7:06pm. Enjoy and hour of performances from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice Univserity. |
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What better excuse is there to devote a whole show to Star Wars than on Star Wars appreciation day. This weekend, we'll explore the original soundtracks from the original three films. The John Williams sound is unmistakable...a sound developed years before Star Wars, but connected to these films. What is that sound?? Tune in this weekend to discover for yourself. Saturday night at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the conversation at facebook.com/MusicfromtheMovies and listen to an exclusive recording of May the Force Be With You. |
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Music in the Making May 5 at 7:06 PM Join Alexandra Doyle for an hour of performances from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. |
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Music Library Reviews: Stravinsky, Godfrey Winham In this series, Classical 91.7's music librarian Chris Hathaway reviews new additions to our ever-growing CD library. This month, Chris reviews a new look at an early stereo Rite of Spring and music by British-born American composer. |
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Classical Classroom, Episode 5: St. John Flynn teaches Strauss' Four Last Songs Classical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a deep, dark secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments” and educating her. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come learn with us in the Classical Classroom. |
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Announcer Chris Hathaway's Top 10 Favorite Classical Scores As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. During Public Radio Music Month, we've been posting their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Breaking news!! New prizes added to our Air Conducting Contest!! We've just added new prizes to the already fabulous list of prizes for winners of our Air Conducting Contest! Read here to find out aaaall the details. |
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Announcer Elaine Kennedy's Top 10 Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. Each week during Public Radio Music Month, we'll post their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Public Radio Music Month Video Promo 4: The Roadie During Public Radio Music Month, we're releasing a series of videos we made just for the occasion. We hope these videos will put you in the mood to celebrate classical music and public radio with us! |
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Classical 91.7-Arte Público Author of the Month: Gwendolyn Zepeda Gwendolyn Zepeda has been selected as this month's Classical 91.7/Arte Público Press Author of the Month. In the next installment of a series of monthly features, Classical 91.7's Eric Ladau spoke with Ms. Zepeda. |
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Public Radio Music Month: Air Conducting Promo No. 2 Only a few days left to enter or vote in Classical 91.7's first-ever Air Conducting Contest! |
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Classical Classroom, Episode 4: Brett Mitchell teaches Leitmotif in John Williams' Star Wars Score Classical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a deep, dark secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments” and educating her. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come learn with us in the Classical Classroom. |
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Music in the Making April 28th at 7:06pm Princeton Miles hosts Music in the Making Sunday the 28th at 7:06pm. Enjoy and hour of performances from the Shepherd School of Music including Lee Hoiby's sonata for cello and piano, and Brahms' Gestillte Sehnsucht. |
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Connor Walsh of the Houston Ballet Loves Classical Music! Connor Walsh, Houston Ballet Principal Dancer, celebrates Public Radio Music Month! Read his story of growing up with classical music here. |
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Audio Engineer Todd Hulslander's Top 10 Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. Each week during Public Radio Music Month, we'll post their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Listen to our quick overview of Richard Wagner’s Siegfried, which is this week’s Metropolitan Opera broadcast airing on our station Saturday at 10AM. |
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Public Radio Music Month, Promo 3: Writer's Block During Public Radio Music Month, we're releasing a series of videos we made just for the occasion. We hope these videos will put you in the mood to celebrate classical music and public radio with us! |
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This weekend we'll celebrate the everyday heroes we have seen throughout this week's horrific events. Though cinema shows us the heroes we think we need, real life shows the heroes we actually need. But the music fits both very well. Join us as we explore some of the most memorable super hero themes from many different perspectives. Tune in this Saturday at 8pm or Sundays at 5pm...on Classical 917. |
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C.C. Conner of the Houston Ballet Love Classical Music! C.C. Conner, Managing Director Emeritus of Houston Ballet, celebrates Public Radio Music Month with us! Read about his life with classical music here. |
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Classical Classroom, Episode 3: Daniel Webbon teaches Steve Reich's "Piano Phase" & Minimalism Classical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a deep, dark secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments” and educating her. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come learn with us in the Classical Classroom. |
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MusicLab Intern Daniel Webbon's Top 10 Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. Each week during Public Radio Music Month, we'll post their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Music in the Making April 21 at 7:06 PM Join Alexandra Doyle for an hour of recent performances from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. |
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Opera Cheat Sheet: Die Walküre Listen to our quick overview of Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre, which is this week’s Metropolitan Opera broadcast airing on this station Saturday at 10AM. |
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Announcer Chris Johnson's Top 10 Favorite Classical Recordings As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. Each week during Public Radio Music Month, we'll post their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Public Radio Music Month Promo 2: Angry Driver During Public Radio Music Month, we're releasing a series of videos we made just for the occasion. We hope these videos will put you in the mood to celebrate classical music and public radio with us! |
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Classical Classroom, Episode 2: Angela Schmidt teaches Bel Canto Aria Classical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a deep, dark secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments” and educating her. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come learn with us in the Classical Classroom. |
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NPR President & CEO Gary Knell Loves Classical Music! National Public Radio President and CEO Gary Knell celebrates Public Radio Music Month with Classical 91.7! Listen to his classical music story here. |
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Announcer Amy Bishop's Top 10 Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. Each week during Public Radio Music Month, we'll post their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
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Princeton Miles Hosts Music in the Making Princeton Miles hosts Music in the Making Sunday April 14, 2013 at 7:06pm. Enjoy and hour of performances from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. |
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Opera Cheat Sheet: Das Rheingold Listen to our quick overview of Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold, which is this week’s Metropolitan Opera broadcast airing on our station Saturday at noon. |
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The "Return" of the "Great" "Wizard" |
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Houston Mayor Annise Parker Loves Classical Music! Houston Mayor Annise Parker celebrates Public Radio Music Month with Classical 91.7! Watch this video to hear how she discovered classical music. |
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Share Your Classical Music Story With Us! How did you first discover classical music? We want to know your story! For more information about how to share it with us, read on. |
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Classical Classroom, Episode 1: Chris Johnson teaches Vivaldi's Autumn Classical 91.7 audio librarian, Dacia Clay has a deep, dark secret: she knows next to nothing about classical music. But she wants to learn! Luckily, she’s surrounded by classical music experts every day. In each episode of the Classical Classroom, Dacia’s colleagues and some local classical music luminaries take turns giving her classical music “homework assignments” and educating her. You’ll learn about everything from bel canto aria to the use of leitmotif in the score to Star Wars. Come learn with us in the Classical Classroom. |
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Music in the Making April 4th at 7:06 PM Join host Alexandra Doyle for an hour of recent performances from the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston, from standard repertoire pieces to new compositions! |
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Public Radio Music Month Video Promo 1, starring Amy Bishop During Public Radio Music Month, we'll be releasing a series of videos we made just for the occasion. We hope these videos will put you in the mood to celebrate classical music and public radio with us! |
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Announcer Angela Schmidt's Top 10 Favorite Classical Pieces As you might guess, Classical 91.7 announcers are huge classical music fans. We asked them to tell us what their all-time favorite pieces are, and why. Each week during Public Radio Music Month, we'll post their "desert island" lists - pieces so essential, they'd be happily stranded with them on a desert island. (As long as they also had adequate food, shelter, and running water.) |
