On September 9, Nashville Public Radio’s Studio C buzzed all day with live performances from Midstate chamber musicians. The performers ranged from a high school phenomenon to seasoned professionals; their repertoire covered the gamut from Renaissance dance tunes to 19th century classics, even a galloping improvisation for Chinese and Western instruments. If you didn’t have […]
Nashville Composer Tracy Silverman’s New Concerto Asks Audiences To See Through A Gnat’s Eyes
Take one part violin (no, make that electric violin) concerto, one part narrative story about the life cycle of an insect, combine liberally with film projections … that’s essentially the recipe for “Love Song to the Sun.” The collaboration between Nashville violinist and composer Tracy Silverman and video artist Todd Winkler will have its regional […]
Classical Crossroads, Vol. 1: Classical x Rock
Picture the scene: the conductor raises the baton, orchestra at the ready. Shifting in their velvet seats, the audience watches the soloist with baited breath. The downbeat happens, and across the ornate auditorium rings out the first few notes from… an electric guitar? In celebration of one of 91Classical’s Classical Crossroads, a new programming feature […]
The Humble Beginnings of Tchaikovsky’s Now-Iconic Ballets
This weekend, the Nashville Ballet opens their season with Tchaikovsky’s iconic The Sleeping Beauty. The work is considered the zenith of classic ballet, and all three of Tchaikovsky’s ballets—Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker—have become beloved giants in the modern dance world, described by arts writer Maxim Boon as having been “reinvented, reappropriated, made-over, […]
September 15 To Be Declared ‘Classical Music Day’ In Nashville
Representatives from Music City’s classical community will come together this afternoon for the official proclamation of “Classical Music Day” in Nashville. The ceremony begins at 1:00 on the steps of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and will, of course, include a live performance. We’re kicking off our celebration on the air in the morning, with recordings […]
Nashville’s Classical Seasons Get Underway With Fall Performances
School is in session, we’ve felt the first hints of autumn’s chill in the air — it’s the time when new performance seasons traditionally begin. While Middle Tennessee’s professional ensembles and venues don’t all hold to that calendar, now’s still a good time to look at what some of them have in store for the […]
Rocker Kip Winger Explores his Classical Side with the Nashville Symphony
Kip Winger has a career that many aspiring rockers dream of. Early on, he toured as a bassist with Alice Cooper and performed and recorded with rock legends like Alan Parsons, Bob Dylan and Roger Daltrey. In the late 80s, he struck out on his own, forming the eponymous band Winger and selling millions of […]
91Classical Radio Fest: Listeners’ Choice
In between the hourly live performances, 91Classical Radio Fest is celebrating the music that means a lot to our listeners. We asked our audience to call in and tell us about particular pieces that are special–and why. We’ve also been interviewing people in our community on that topic for a podcast that’s currently in development. […]
91Classical Radio Fest: Celebrating Music City’s Classical Community
Nashville Public Radio’s first-ever broadcast-only music festival is highlighting Nashville’s classical music-makers all day today. Tune in for live performances at the start of every hour, and keep listening between those sets to hear recordings by talented Midstate soloists and ensembles. Here’s a rundown of who you can expect to hear today in Studio C: […]
New Daily Programming Features On 91Classical
As 91Classical, Nashville Public Radio’s classical music service is adding several regular programming elements to each weekday’s playlists.
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