#101: Beethoven’s First Violin Sonata
In this episode, we explore the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his ingenious first attempt at a violin sonata.
#100: Tango Duo Spotlight and Interview
In this episode, we interview "From the Top" host and pianist Christopher O’Riley, as well as tango pianist Pablo Ziegler, in the lead up to their duo performance at Armstrong Auditorium.
#99: New to Tango
In this episode, we explore the “nuevo tango” tradition of the 20th century, its father Astor Piazzolla, as well one of its ambassadors — pianist Pablo Ziegler, in the lead-up to the November 9 “Two to Tango” program at Armstrong Auditorium.
#98: OKC Ballet Spotlight and Interview
In this episode, we finish our discussion of Stravinsky’s Firebird ballet and speak with the artistic director of the Oklahoma City ballet in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium Thursday September 14.
#97: Fiery Feathers
In this episode, we explore the composer Igor Stravinsky and his ballet masterpiece "The Firebird", in the lead-up to Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of this masterpiece at Armstrong Auditorium.
Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “The Firebird” at Armstrong:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…ebird-rodeo
#96: Ballet in Cowboy Boots
In this episode, we explore the composer Aaron Copland and his ground-breaking ballet music for Rodeo, in the lead-up to Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of this beloved production at Armstrong Auditorium.
#95: Literature Soundtrack: The Piano Shop on the Left Bank
In this episode, we explore some of the repertoire mentioned in Thad Carhart’s memoir "The Piano Shop on the Left Bank."
#94: Season Preview
In this episode, we explore our program's brand new format and preview the exciting 2017-18 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium.
#93: Pre-Concert Talk: Eroica Trio
In this episode, we explore the Eroica Trio and the program for its upcoming performance at Armstrong Auditorium.
#92: Unfinished...
In this episode, we explore some of the incomplete masterpieces of music history.