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Ask KDFC: What First Sparked Your Love of Classical?
Explore the personal stories of KDFC staff members as they share their first encounters with classical music, from Beethoven sonatas to Wagner's Ring, that sparked their lifelong love.
KDFC Love at First Listen: SF Symphony Musicians Talk Their First Love
Explore the origins of love for classical music as shared by KDFC listeners and San Francisco Symphony musicians, including their first experiences and inspirations.
A Very Ambitious ‘Love at First Listen’
This article narrates the inspiring journey of pianist Natasha Paremski, from her early fascination with Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto in Moscow to her performance at Davies Symphony Hall.
Stewart Goodyear’s ‘Love at First Listen’
Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear's life was transformed at age 3 or 4 after hearing Beethoven's sonatas. This early exposure inspired his career and lifelong fascination with these works.
Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Love at First Listen’
Yo-Yo Ma shares his lifelong love for Schubert's E-flat trio, first discovered at age 12, and how it influenced his music career.
Notes from the Fires: Music We’re Thankful For
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe shares music he's thankful for.
Something Old, Something New
Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.
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.
Notes from the Fires: Did the Fires Torch Family Dynamics?
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe talked with Starr Parodi, her husband Jeff Eden Fair, and their daughter Isolde.
Real Time Composing with composer William Goldstein
Q& A with acclaimed composer, pianist, and innovator: William Goldstein.
Memories
Dianne Nicolini shares her memories as two radio stations form Classical California.
