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Real Time Composing with composer William Goldstein
Q& A with acclaimed composer, pianist, and innovator: William Goldstein.
Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell
Classical California resident artist Lara Downes sits talks with actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell. She refers to Stokes, as he likes to be called, one of her heroes since the first time she saw him starring in the original production of Ragtime on Broadway in the late '90s.
Announcing Season 4 of Amplify
Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.
Into the Storm with Composer Inon Zur
Explore the musical journey of composer Inon Zur, from his early days in Israel to scoring for popular video games like Fallout and Dragon Age, and his latest album, Into the Storm.
The Oscar-Winning Composer Who Transformed “Joker”
Icelandic cellist Hildur Guðnadottir, known for her Emmy-winning score for HBO's Chernobyl, won an Oscar for her transformative score in Joker.
Greta Gerwig on Finding the Echoes in “Little Women”
"Greta Gerwig, acclaimed actress turned director, discusses her Oscar-nominated film 'Little Women'. The film is up for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 92nd Academy Awards."
The Personalities of Bach’s Keyboard Concertos…
Renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein returns as Artist-in-Residence with the New Century Chamber Orchestra, leading a concert of Bach Keyboard Concertos. She shares insights on the distinctive personalities of each concerto.
Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 4
"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.
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.
