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Open Ears: Discover Argentine Prodigy María Luisa Anido
Explore the life and music of María Luisa Anido, a leading 20th-century guitar performer-composer, known for her unique compositions and exceptional performances.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Guitar
Explore the evolution of the guitar, from its ancient origins to its modern forms, with a musical journey through Italy, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. Discover the Latin American influence on guitar music.
Rodrigo’s Iberian High-Wire Act
Explore the legacy of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, a masterpiece of classical guitar. Discover its history, inspiration, and impact on renowned performers.
Sharon Isbin’s Villa-Lobos in Santa Rosa
Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who initially wanted to study science, will perform the Villa-Lobos Guitar Concerto with the Santa Rosa Symphony.
A New Recording from Milos, After a Hand Injury
After a year-long hiatus due to a hand injury, guitarist Miloš returns with a new album, "Sound of Silence". His break allowed him to rebuild his technique and find renewed love for music.
Guitar and String Quartet ‘Souvenirs’
Sharon Isbin and the Pacifica String Quartet explore guitar and string quartet repertoire in their new album, Souvenirs of Spain and Italy, featuring works by Boccherini, Vivaldi, and others.
Skateboards and Chairs Find a Second Life as Unique Guitars
California luthiers are recycling old skateboards and concert seating into unique, playable guitars. Companies like Prisma Guitars and Fender are leading this eco-friendly trend.
The Guitar
It can be twangy, it can be gnarly, it can be campy. Let's check out a side of the guitar you haven't heard before!
The World’s Top 5 Classical Music Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List
Explore the rich musical history of Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Leipzig, and London. Discover iconic venues, museums, and homes of legendary composers in these classical music cities.
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar
Explore the life of Rudolph Dunbar, the first Black man to conduct the Berlin and London Philharmonics, his fight for racial equality, and his mysterious career decline.
Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
At the Movies: Alexandre Desplat's Frankenstein Score
Composer Alexandre Desplat, speaks with Brian Lauritzen about his Oscar nominated work on 'Frankenstein'.
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".
How Does One of the Most Famous Composers of the Late 1700s Just Disappear from History?
Explore the life of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a prominent 18th-century musician, fencer, and revolutionary, whose legacy was nearly lost to history.
