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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: Palisades Symphony Orchestra
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe talks with Palisades Symphony Orchestra's Denisa Hanna and Maxim Kurzin.
Notes from the Fires: Altadena History
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe speaks with Veronica Jones, the president of the Altadena Historical Society.
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
Notes from the Fires: Sahag-Mesrab Armenian Christian School
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe takes us to the Sahag-Mesrab Armenian Christian School.
Notes from the Fires: Patt Morrison
On this episode of Notes from the Fires: Patt Morrison, the veteran LA Times columnist, author, radio host, river lover, and local historian.
Notes from the Fires: Larry Schoenberg
In this episode of Notes from the Fires, John Rabe talks with 84-year-old Larry Schoenberg about “daddy” and his love of LA, and rebuilding Belmont better and stronger.
