Music for Life

Hosted by Ryan Malone

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.

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#41: Ep. 22 Music For Monarchs: Part 1

Aired Monday, December 7, 2015   ·   04:00 PM CST   ·   54 minutes

In this episode, we explore the overwhelming volume of music commissioned by kings, nobles and other influential patrons of the arts. Interview with legendary American conductor Gerard Schwarz.

Download: MP3 (49.9 MB)

Show Notes

Handel’s Royal Fireworks in its original orchestration (no “fiddles”): www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXjY6w1KQMo
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