As the inaugural class of Student Composer Fellows puts the finishing touches on their final projects, we are looking ahead to the second year of this unique program.
Locally Sourced Poetry, From Music City
As we end our celebration of National Poetry Month, take a moment with these locally-sourced readings of poetry about music.
‘Far Beyond The Stars:’ A Disillusioned ‘Farewell’ From Hubert Parry
For all of Europe, and eventually the world, the events of the first World War were devastating as they unfolded. Over just four years the population saw unprecedented death and destruction. English composer Hubert Parry did not reach the armistice, as he died just a month before. But during those difficult years he composed his […]
Classical Scavenger Hunt: Nashville Instruments Edition
We don’t call it Music City for nothing — Nashville is full of interesting musical instruments. Find out more about them with this scavenger hunt.
Nashville Composer Robbie Lynn Hunsinger On Creating A Pandemic Protest Song
In a time of uncertainty and high anxiety, many musicians have turned to music for comfort. Nashville composer Robbie Lynn Hunsinger had a different instinct. She answered six of our questions about her new piece, corona corona, which she describes as a “protest song in support of our health care workers.”
This Week On 91Classical: Featured Music April 27-May 1
Each day on 91Classical, amid the variety of the day’s playlist, we offer a handful of featured selections at set times:
Cooking To The Classics: WPLN News ‘Morning Edition’ Host Rachel Iacovone Has Your At-Home Symphony Menu
91Classical will continue our Saturday evening broadcasts of the Nashville Symphony this week with symphonies by Haydn and Schubert. These dives into the orchestra’s archive are enjoyable on their own, but one way to enhance the experience is with a well-prepared meal. WPLN News Morning Edition host Rachel Iacovone is also an enthusiastic home chef. […]
Classically Speaking: The Happy Hour Expert, Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely
One year ago how many of us would have predicted that our spring would be filled with meetings and social calls over video-conference? Even happy hour, the perennial post-work get-together has been transferred, in many cases to Zoom and Google Hangouts. As Classically Speaking continues to document these unprecedented times, it felt like the right […]
Star-Crossed And Set To Music: Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo And Juliet’
Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet has been set to music dozens of times, with many operas and ballets, plus films and modernizations. Here is a look at some composers’ interpretations of the tale.
A Classical Playlist For Earth Day
Classical music is full of pieces that sing the praises of nature and the earth. Many composers were notably devoted naturalists. So, some listening is the perfect thing to add to you Earth Day celebration.
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