Music for Life

Music for Life

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Music for Life episodes

  • #101: Beethoven’s First Violin Sonata

    In this episode, we explore the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his ingenious first attempt at a violin sonata.

    Violinist Ray Chen performance at Armstrong Auditorium:
    https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/ray-chen-violinist

    Facebook Event page:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1406062416107393/

    55 min
  • #100: Tango Duo Spotlight and Interview

    In this episode, we interview "From the Top" host and pianist Christopher O’Riley, as well as tango pianist Pablo Ziegler, in the lead up to their duo performance at Armstrong Auditorium.

    Two to Tango performance at Armstrong Auditorium:
    www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…blo-ziegler

    Facebook Event page:
    www.facebook.com/events/772216699614488/

    55 min
  • #99: New to Tango

    In this episode, we explore the “nuevo tango” tradition of the 20th century, its father Astor Piazzolla, as well one of its ambassadors — pianist Pablo Ziegler, in the lead-up to the November 9 “Two to Tango” program at Armstrong Auditorium.

    Two to Tango performance at Armstrong Auditorium:
    https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/christopher-oriley-pablo-ziegler
    Interview with Piazzolla:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z40MBS5gFk

    57 min
  • #98: OKC Ballet Spotlight and Interview

    In this episode, we finish our discussion of Stravinsky’s Firebird ballet and speak with the artistic director of the Oklahoma City ballet in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium Thursday September 14.

    Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “The Firebird” at Armstrong:
    https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/oklahoma-city-ballet-firebird-rodeo
    Facebook event page:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1341746169224686/
    55 min
  • #97: Fiery Feathers

    In this episode, we explore the composer Igor Stravinsky and his ballet masterpiece "The Firebird", in the lead-up to Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of this masterpiece at Armstrong Auditorium.

    Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “The Firebird” at Armstrong:
    www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…ebird-rodeo

    51 min
  • #96: Ballet in Cowboy Boots

    In this episode, we explore the composer Aaron Copland and his ground-breaking ballet music for Rodeo, in the lead-up to Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of this beloved production at Armstrong Auditorium.

    Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “Rodeo” at Armstrong:
    https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/oklahoma-city-ballet-firebird-rodeo
    52 min
  • #95: Literature Soundtrack: The Piano Shop on the Left Bank

    In this episode, we explore some of the repertoire mentioned in Thad Carhart’s memoir "The Piano Shop on the Left Bank."

    [“Just the Best Literature” discussion with Music For Life’s Ryan Malone, part 1:
    Just-the-best-literature – Discussing-the-piano-shop-on-the-left-bank-with-music-for-life-host-ryan-malone-part-1

    “Just the Best Literature” discussion with Music For Life’s Ryan Malone, part 2:
    Just-the-best-literature – Discussing-the-piano-shop-on-the-left-bank-with-music-for-life-host-ryan-malone-part-2 ]

    55 min
  • #94: Season Preview

    In this episode, we explore our program's brand new format and preview the exciting 2017-18 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium.

    More on Armstrong Auditorium's 2017-18 Season:
    www.armstrongauditorium.org

    55 min
  • #93: Pre-Concert Talk: Eroica Trio

    In this episode, we explore the Eroica Trio and the program for its upcoming performance at Armstrong Auditorium.

    Tickets:
    https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/eroica-trio

    Facebook Event Page:

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1784254371807679/

    57 min

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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…