In advance of the TSO's upcoming concerts at the Peristyle, we take on Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, "From The New World," which was the great symphonic hope of American music back in the 1890s. Also: what makes "American" music sound "American"?

In advance of the TSO's upcoming concerts at the Peristyle, we take on Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, "From The New World," which was the great symphonic hope of American music back in the 1890s.  Also: what makes "American" music sound "American"?

We explore the concept of "musical transmogrification" - turning a piece of chamber music into a symphonic work. Conductor Yaniv Segal (pictured) joins us to preview his orchestration of Beethoven's Violin Sonata no. 7, and collaborative pianist Samantha Beresford calls in to give us the 411 on her career and her upcoming appearance with the TSO.

We explore the concept of "musical transmogrification" - turning a piece of chamber music into a symphonic work. Conductor Yaniv Segal (pictured) joins us to preview his orchestration of Beethoven's Violin Sonata no. 7, and collaborative pianist Samantha Beresford calls in to give us the 411 on her career and her upcoming appearance with the TSO.

In this episode of TSLab we take on "The Voice": where it's been, where it's going, and most of all, what makes it great. Related content: Audra McDonald and the TSO

In this episode of TSLab we take on "The Voice": where it's been, where it's going, and most of all, what makes it great. Related content: Audra McDonald and the TSO

We're joined by maverick cellist Julian Schwarz, who fills us in on the backstory for Lowell Liebermann's new cello concerto – which receives its world premiere this weekend with the Toledo Symphony.

We're joined by maverick cellist Julian Schwarz, who fills us in on the backstory for Lowell Liebermann's new cello concerto – which receives its world premiere this weekend with the Toledo Symphony.

In this extended episode, we discuss new music: what it is, how it's made, and where it fits in with the symphonic literature. Also, composer Lowell Liebermann plays a round of our audio quiz "Find the Liebermann" and joins us for a discussion about his new cello concerto, which receives its world premiere with the Toledo Symphony this month.

In this extended episode, we discuss new music: what it is, how it's made, and where it fits in with the symphonic literature. Also, composer Lowell Liebermann plays a round of our audio quiz "Find the Liebermann" and joins us for a discussion about his new cello concerto, which receives its world premiere with the Toledo Symphony this month.