In celebration of 91Classical’s Local Composers Month, we posed six questions to some of Nashville’s classical music creators. We’ll kick off our Six Questions series with composer Robbie Lynn Hunsinger. Hunsinger spent much of her life working as a professional classical oboist, and is now also known for her multimedia, interactive work that fuses music […]
Summer Listening: Nashville’s Classical Playlist
From a guitar concerto, to sacred choral music, and an absolute monster, these recent releases of classical music from right here in Nashville can keep you company throughout the summer.
Introducing Local Composers Month, A Celebration Of Classical Music Created In Nashville
91Classical has long been committed to local music, whether through our daily Lunchtime Local playlist features, weekly in-studio performances from midstate musicians on Live In Studio C, our online coverage of what’s happening in Nashville’s classical music scene, and more. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the first-ever Local Composers Month. All through July, celebrate the […]
When The Silenced Made Sounds: 2018/2019’s Classical Music In Nashville
As the 2018/2019 arts season in Nashville drew to a close, one thing is apparent in hindsight: the underrepresented clearly have a voice in Music City’s classical scene.
League Of American Orchestras CEO Discusses The Challenges And Opportunities Facing The Field
As the city prepares for CMA Fest later this week, a different group of music lovers will gather in downtown Nashville. For the first time since 2007, the League of American Orchestras National Conference will be hosted by Music City.
Organizing The Spectacle Of Nashville’s ‘Carmina Burana’
Listen / There’s nothing small about Carmina Burana. Carl Orff’s epic work has famously added drama to countless movies, commercials and TV shows, but an upcoming revamped production of the work in Nashville will be a bigger feast for the senses than ever before.
Music For The Last Day Of School
As the school year comes to a close, we have all the music you need for your mixed feelings.
Cooking To The Classics: A Menu For Turangalîla
French composer Olivier Messiaen was a noted lover of travel, and places he visited often influenced his works. The Turangalîla-Symphonie is no exception — the title alone is a combination of two Sanskrit words. So we’ve curated a menu that takes the international musical flavors into account.
The Colorful Career Of Olivier Messiaen
This Saturday night at 8, 91Classical will live broadcast the Nashville Symphony’s performance of Olivier Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie. Before you tune in, here’s a look at a few of the defining features of Messiaen’s life and career.
Fowl Notes: A Brief History Of Birdsong In Classical Music
Listen / For centuries, composers have been drawing musical inspiration from the oldest melody-makers in the world: birds.