Music for Life

By Armstrong International Cultural Foundation

Arts Performing Arts Music Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's Music for Life about?

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.

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Music for Life episodes:

04.11.2022
#171: Ep. 144 Israel in Egypt Replay 2
In this episode, we play the second half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on March 16, 2022: Handel’s imaginative oratorio, Israel in Egypt.
04.04.2022
#170: Ep. 143 'Israel in Egypt' Replay (Part 1)
In this episode, we play the first half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on March 16, 2022—Handel’s imaginative oratorio, “Israel in Egypt.”
03.28.2022
#169: Ep. 142 Recorder And Lute Spotlight
In this episode, we explore an upcoming concert featuring recorder virtuoso Tabea Debus and lutenist Kevin Payne at Armstrong Auditorium on March 31, 2022.
03.21.2022
#168: Ep. 141 Kings Singers Replay
In this episode, we play highlights from a concert presented by the King’s Singers in Armstrong Auditorium on February 20, 2022.
03.07.2022
#167: Ep. 140 Handel's Israel in Egypt
In this episode, we explore Handel’s imaginative oratorio Israel in Egypt, in the lead-up to the Armstrong Chamber Choir’s performance of it on March 16.
02.21.2022
#166: Ep. 139 Virtuoso Violinist Spotlight
In this episode, we explore the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto to be performed at Armstrong Auditorium on March 2, and the rising star who will be featured as soloist in this work, alongside the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic.
02.14.2022
#165: Ep. 138 Polished Polish Orchestra Spotlight
In this episode, we explore the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic in the lead-up to its March 2 performance at Armstrong Auditorium — specifically looking at a Rossini overture and Schubert symphony they will perform.
02.07.2022
#164: Ep. 137 Branford Marsalis and King’s Singers Spotlight
In this episode, we explore two concerts for February 2022 in Armstrong Auditorium: the Branford Marsalis Quartet on February 10 and the King’s Singers on February 20.
01.17.2022
#163: Ep. 136 Abraham Premiere Replay (Part 2)
In this episode, we play the last half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 19, 2018 — the world-premiere of the oratorio Abraham.
01.10.2022
#162: Ep. 135 Abraham Premiere Replay (Part 1)
In this episode, we play the first half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 19, 2018 — the world-premiere of the oratorio Abraham.
01.03.2022
#161: Ep. 134 Harp/Quartet Replay
In this episode, we play the majority of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on December 2, 2021 — given by harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet.
12.06.2021
#160: Ep. 133 Romeros Concert Replay
In this episode, we play highlights from a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on November 11, 2021 — given by the Romeros Guitar Quartet.
11.29.2021
#159: Ep. 132 “Meteoric” Quartet & “Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp”
In this episode, we explore harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet, in the lead-up to their Bach celebration at Armstrong Auditorium December 2.
11.08.2021
#158: Ep. 131 The Royal Family of the Guitar
In this episode, we explore the Romeros Guitar Quartet in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium on November 11.
10.18.2021
#157: Ep. 130 2021-22 Season Preview
In this episode, we explore and preview the 2021-22 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium.
05.03.2021
#156: Ep. 129 Sara Sant’Ambrogio Replay (Part 2)
In this episode, we conclude a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 8, 2021 — given by Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio.
04.26.2021
#155: Ep. 128 Sara Sant’Ambrogio Replay (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 8, 2021 — given by Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio.
04.19.2021
#154: Ep. 127: Zukerman Trio Spotlight
In this episode, we explore the acclaimed Zukerman Trio and the rich program they are bringing to Armstrong Auditorium on April 29.
04.05.2021
#153: Ep. 126 Sara Sant'Ambrogio Spotlight
In this episode, we spotlight Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio and the “Journey Through North and South America” program she is bringing to Armstrong Auditorium on April 8.
03.29.2021
#152: Ep. 125 Jenkins Replay (Part 3)
In this episode, we conclude a three-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on February 2, 2021 — featuring our very own jazz virtuoso Mark Jenkins and his tribute to Ellis Marsalis.
03.22.2021
#151: Jenkins Replay (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue a three-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on February 2, 2021 — featuring our very own jazz virtuoso Mark Jenkins and his tribute to Ellis Marsalis.
03.15.2021
#150: Jenkins Tribute Replay (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin a three-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on February 2, 2021 — featuring our very own jazz virtuoso Mark Jenkins and his tribute to Ellis Marsalis.
03.08.2021
#149: Schwarz Father-Son Concert Replay (Part 2)
In this episode, we finish a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on January 7, 2021 — featuring conductor Gerard Schwarz, his son Julian Schwarz as cello soloist, the Mozart Orchestra of New York, in...
03.01.2021
#148: Schwarz Father-Son Concert Replay (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on January 7, 2021 — featuring conductor Gerard Schwarz, his son Julian Schwarz as cello soloist, the Mozart Orchestra of New York, in...
02.23.2021
#147: Paul Musical Replay (Part 3)
In this episode, we conclude a three-part series where we play the entirety of the new musical, Paul—Ambassador in Bonds, which premiered at Armstrong Auditorium in December 2020 and for which the studio recording is now available in album form.
02.16.2021
#146: Paul Musical Replay (Part 2)
n this episode, we continue a three-part series where we play the entirety of the new musical, Paul—Ambassador in Bonds, which premiered at Armstrong Auditorium in December 2020 and for which the studio recording is now available in album form.
02.09.2021
#145: Paul Musical Replay (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin a three-part series where we play the entirety of the new musical, Paul—Ambassador in Bonds, which premiered at Armstrong Auditorium in December 2020 and for which the studio recording is now available in album form.
01.25.2021
#144: Jenkins Tribute Spotlight
In this episode, we spotlight our very own jazz virtuoso Mark Jenkins, and the “Tribute to Ellis Marsalis” program he is bringing to Armstrong Auditorium February 2.
12.16.2020
#143: Paul Musical Spotlight
In this episode, we explore a brand new musical-theater production being staged at Armstrong Auditorium: Paul—Ambassador in Bonds
09.21.2020
#142: Celtic Throne Album Spotlight
In this episode, we explore a brand-new album from a production staged here at Armstrong Auditorium—featuring a score by Golden Globe-nominated composer Brian Byrne.
03.16.2020
#141: Dueling Cellos & Schwarz Spotlight
In today’s episode, we spotlight cellist Julian Schwarz and the two concerti he will be performing with the Mozart Orchestra of New York at Armstrong Auditorium on Tuesday March 24.
03.09.2020
#140: Symphonies! Haydn 22 Mozart 33
In this episode, we explore a symphony by Haydn and one by Mozart in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium on Tuesday March 24 by the Mozart Orchestra of New York, under Gerard Schwarz.
01.27.2020
#139: David B. Hooten Live From Armstrong
In this special episode, we will hear the majority of a concert at Armstrong Auditorium — trumpeter David B. Hooten’s Legends of Dixieland performance on January 16, 2020.
12.23.2019
#138: Lomazov-Rackers Piano Duo Live From Armstrong!
In this special episode, we will hear the majority of a concert at Armstrong Auditorium given the Lomazov-Rackers Piano Duo on December 3, 2019.
11.25.2019
#137: Variations On 176 Keys
In this episode, we explore the Lomazov-Rackers Piano Duo and the program for its December 3 performance at Armstrong Auditorium.
11.04.2019
#136: Orchestra Led By Hope
In this episode, we explore the Zurich Chamber Orchestra and its music director, violinist Daniel Hope, in the lead-up to the group’s Vivaldi-themed November 12 performance at Armstrong Auditorium.
09.09.2019
#135: Four Italian Tenors Spotlight
In this episode, we spotlight the first event for Armstrong Auditorium’s 2019-20 season—the Four Italian Tenors and the powerful program they will bring on September 12.
09.02.2019
#134: Previewing the 2019-20 Season!
In this episode, we explore and preview the 2019-20 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium.
03.25.2019
#133: The Brassiest Canadians
In this episode, we discuss the world-famous Canadian Brass and interview a founding member of the quintet, in the lead-up to its April 2 performance at Armstrong Auditorium — which closes the 2018-19 season.
03.04.2019
#132: Celtic Nights Spotlight
In this episode, we spotlight Celtic Nights, a touring group direct from Ireland, presenting a program called “Oceans of Hope” at Armstrong Auditorium on March 11. We have an exclusive interview with one of the musicians and vocalists from the...
02.18.2019
#131: A Number-One Concerto
In this episode, we explore Tchaikovsky’s famous first piano concerto, in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium, by pianist Song Siheng and the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra, Sunday February 24.
02.11.2019
#130: Symphonic Rach
In this episode, we explore the triumphant second symphony by Sergei Rachmaninoff — and why it was such a triumph for the composer — in the lead-up to its performance on February 24 at Armstrong Auditorium by the Shanghai Opera...
02.04.2019
#129: Benny and Utter Bliss
n this episode, we explore the Julian Bliss Septet in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium Thursday February 14 — which will be a tribute the King of Swing Benny Goodman. We also have an exclusive interview with...
01.21.2019
#128: Tchaikovsky’s Lake of Swans
In this episode, we explore Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballet, Swan Lake, in the lead up to its performance by the Russian National Ballet at Armstrong Auditorium on January 29.
12.24.2018
#127: Real Men Sing
In this episode, we explore the art of singing as a legitimate activity (and even career) for men—as supported by the biblical record. To accompany the discussion, we will sample great examples of male ensemble singing from standard music history.
12.17.2018
#126: New Book on Music’s Importance
In this episode, host Ryan Malone gives an overview of his new booklet, How God Values Music, which explores music’s importance through history, its inspiring future, plus its impact in our lives and how it connects us with the eternal.
11.26.2018
#125: Concerti, Cantatas And A Collegium
11.19.2018
#124: Bach In Japan?
In this episode, we explore some of the exquisite instrumental repertoire that the Bach Collegium Japan will be performing at Armstrong Auditorium on December 4–masterpieces from Bach, Marcello and Telemann.
11.12.2018
#123: The Oldest Youngest Choir Ever
In this episode, we explore the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir—an institution over half-a-millennium old—in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium on Tuesday November 20. We also have an exclusive interview with two members from the institution: its historian...
10.29.2018
#122: Felix’s Fiddle and Anne Akiko Meyers Spotlight
In this episode, we explore Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved violin concerto — in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium November 1, by violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and the Mozart Orchestra of New York under Gerard Schwarz. We also spotlight...

What's Music for Life about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Music for Life episodes:

#171: Ep. 144 Israel in Egypt Replay 2

#170: Ep. 143 'Israel in Egypt' Replay (Part 1)

#169: Ep. 142 Recorder And Lute Spotlight

#168: Ep. 141 Kings Singers Replay

#167: Ep. 140 Handel's Israel in Egypt

#166: Ep. 139 Virtuoso Violinist Spotlight

#165: Ep. 138 Polished Polish Orchestra Spotlight

#164: Ep. 137 Branford Marsalis and King’s Singers Spotlight

#163: Ep. 136 Abraham Premiere Replay (Part 2)

#162: Ep. 135 Abraham Premiere Replay (Part 1)

#161: Ep. 134 Harp/Quartet Replay

#160: Ep. 133 Romeros Concert Replay

#159: Ep. 132 “Meteoric” Quartet & “Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp”

#158: Ep. 131 The Royal Family of the Guitar

#157: Ep. 130 2021-22 Season Preview

#156: Ep. 129 Sara Sant’Ambrogio Replay (Part 2)

#155: Ep. 128 Sara Sant’Ambrogio Replay (Part 1)

#154: Ep. 127: Zukerman Trio Spotlight

#153: Ep. 126 Sara Sant'Ambrogio Spotlight

#152: Ep. 125 Jenkins Replay (Part 3)

#151: Jenkins Replay (Part 2)

#150: Jenkins Tribute Replay (Part 1)

#149: Schwarz Father-Son Concert Replay (Part 2)

#148: Schwarz Father-Son Concert Replay (Part 1)

#147: Paul Musical Replay (Part 3)

#146: Paul Musical Replay (Part 2)

#145: Paul Musical Replay (Part 1)

#144: Jenkins Tribute Spotlight

#143: Paul Musical Spotlight

#142: Celtic Throne Album Spotlight

#141: Dueling Cellos & Schwarz Spotlight

#140: Symphonies! Haydn 22 Mozart 33

#139: David B. Hooten Live From Armstrong

#138: Lomazov-Rackers Piano Duo Live From Armstrong!

#137: Variations On 176 Keys

#136: Orchestra Led By Hope

#135: Four Italian Tenors Spotlight

#134: Previewing the 2019-20 Season!

#133: The Brassiest Canadians

#132: Celtic Nights Spotlight

#131: A Number-One Concerto

#130: Symphonic Rach

#129: Benny and Utter Bliss

#128: Tchaikovsky’s Lake of Swans

#127: Real Men Sing

#126: New Book on Music’s Importance

#125: Concerti, Cantatas And A Collegium

#124: Bach In Japan?

#123: The Oldest Youngest Choir Ever

#122: Felix’s Fiddle and Anne Akiko Meyers Spotlight