Choral Showcase
The German Requiem by Johannes Brahms, rightly hailed as a masterpiece, is one of the best-loved choral works of all time. But Brahms also wrote many other choral works of great depth and variety. We'll explore a few on the August 20 Choral Showcase, with sacred motets; Liebeslieder, or "Love Song" waltzes; a few songs for women's choir; and the Schicksalslied, or "Song of Destiny," for chorus and orchestra. Another shorter work, the Geistliches Lied, Op. 30, is, much like the German Requiem, a work of profound solace and consolation.
Opera Matinee
Opera Matinee presents Brittne's Turn of the Screw. Britten's mysterious and chilling ghost story-turned-opera of a household haunted by previous caregivers. Based on a novella by Henry James, the 1954 opera is made up of 16 short episodes, each prefaced by a variation of Britten's main theme. A production of Budapest Festival Orchestra, led by Iván Fischer.
From the Top
Teenagers from the Colburn School in Los Angeles perform fun and adventurous music. We also meet a clarinet duo who happen to be roommates and best friends.
Classical Sunrise
There are hints of the days getting shorter but have no fear! We are here for you with the perfect music to jump start the day with Classical Sunrise. This week's selections:
- Monday 6:20AM Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: III. Allegro
- Tuesday 6:21AM Chopin - Etude in C-sharp Minor, Op. 10 No. 4
- Wednesday 6:22AM Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 26 "Les adieux": III. Vivacissimamente (Le Retour)
- Thursday 6:23AM Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
- Friday 6:24AM Beethoven - BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 2: IV. Allegro molto quasi presto
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