Music for Life

In this episode, we explore two well-known orchestral works by Felix Mendelssohn — his Hebrides Overture and his Italian Symphony — in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium November 1, by the Mozart Orchestra of New York, under Gerard Schwarz.

All-Mendelssohn at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/anne-akiko-meyers-with-gerard-schwarz-and-mozart-orchestra-of-new-york

In this episode, we explore the genre-defying string trio Time For Three and interview one of its members, in the lead-up to the group’s October 18 performance at Armstrong Auditorium.

Time For Three at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/time-for-three
Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/882230985311692/

In this episode, we explore and preview the 2018-19 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium—which marks 20 years of our performing arts series.

2018-19 Performing Arts Series at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performances/performing-arts-series

In this episode, we discuss the world-famous Glenn Miller orchestra and interview its present music director in the lead-up to its May 10 performance at Armstrong Auditorium — which closes the 2017-18 season. Also is a brief preview into Armstrong’s 2018-19 season!

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Armstrong Auditoriumhttps://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/glenn-miller-orchestra
Facebook Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/621122748084673/

In this episode, we explore the legendary leader of America’s Swing Era: Glenn Miller, in the lead-up to the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s performance at Armstrong Auditorium, Thursday May 10.

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Armstrong Auditoriumhttps://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/glenn-miller-orchestra
Facebook Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/621122748084673/

In this episode, we explore Ryan Malone’s new oratorio Abraham — as well as the artists presenting it — in the lead-up to its world premiere at Armstrong Auditorium on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

ABRAHAM Premiere at Armstrong Auditoriumhttps://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/herbert-w-armstrong-college-choral-union
Facebook Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1888349414755912/
Composer Ryan Malone’s Sound-Cloud Pagehttps://soundcloud.com/ryan-malone-composer

In today’s episode, we explore the great material regarding music education from the first two seasons of our program — from practice tips for the solo student (and parents), to the benefits of certain classroom curricula, to some exclusive interview moments with prominent musicians on these aspects of music.

How Less-Musical Parents Can Help Their Kids Practicehttps://soundcloud.com/musicforlifekpcg/how-non-musical-parents-can-help-their-children-practice
Perfect Practice / Joshua Bell on Practicinghttps://soundcloud.com/musicforlifekpcg/perfect-practice-joshua-bell-on-practicing

In today’s episode, we explore Germany’s oldest orchestra—the Staatskapelle Weimar—plus its acclaimed conductor and touring violin soloist—in the lead-up to their All-Brahms concert at Armstrong Auditorium, Thursday March 15. We also specifically explore the incredibly dramatic opening piece to their program, Brahms’s “Tragic” Overture.

Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/staatskapelle-weimar
Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/453618978307477/

In this episode, we explore Brahms’s masterful violin concerto, in the lead-up to its performance by violinist Valeriy Sokolov and the Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium on March 15.

Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/staatskapelle-weimar
Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/453618978307477/

In this episode, we explore Johannes Brahms’s well-known and epic first symphony, in the lead-up to the Staatskapelle Weimar’s March 15 performance of it at Armstrong Auditorium.

Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/staatskapelle-weimar
Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/453618978307477/