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Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.
Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".
"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night
Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Classical Californians: Tim Keeler
The Artistic Director of Chanticleer, Tim Keeler plays a wide range of seasonally appropriate choral works this week.
Open Ears: From Steel Mills to the Silver Screen
Explore the life of Jester Hairston, a musician who made significant contributions to choral music and film, known for his work in African-American spirituals.
Crowd-Sourced Lessons for the Next Generation
San Francisco Choral Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new piece by David Lang, "Teach Your Children", inspired by search engine auto-completions and children's perspectives.
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Wins Tribeca Award For Documentary
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for their documentary, Gay Chorus Deep South, highlighting their response to anti-LGBTQ laws.
Choral Music
What’s the oldest instrument?... Well, it’s the one nearly all of us are born with. The voice!
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
