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.
Classical Scavenger Hunt: Music City Celebrations Edition
Nashville loves a party, and our classical music is no exception. Learn about the annual celebrations in our classical community with this scavenger hunt.
Classically Speaking: Safe At Home And Making Music
While classical music has always been affected by what’s happening in the world around it, never in the industry’s history has it just completely shut down. Until now. In this moment, what is a classical music podcast supposed to do?
Local Musicians Help 91Classical Celebrate Public Radio Music Day
As 91Classical continues our commitment to be your place to listen local every day, we are thrilled to have the support of local classical musicians in that effort. These four artists sent special messages of support on this Public Radio Music Day.
Classical Scavenger Hunt: Beethoven 250 Edition
Continue the year-long celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday with our latest digital scavenger hunt!
Where Everything Is Music: Classical Settings Of The Poetry Of Rumi
The 13th century Sufi mystic Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī described the nature of his spiritual journey with long, expressive poems. This great scholar of the Qu’ran has become one of the most popular poets in the world in recent years, and the intense descriptions of feelings in these works have led to the creation of […]
The Leader Of Lieder: The Romantic Musical Settings Of Heinrich Heine
Beginning with the height of the minnesinger tradition in the 12th-14th centuries, Germany has had a long history of poetry set to music. By the nineteenth century, German literature had flourished, and pianos had become more readily available for household use. This led to a surge in the writing of song, bringing new life to […]
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