
The Paris Connection
May 28, 2022
Hosted By Stephen Peithman
Saturday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Rebroadcast Sunday, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
on Music Station
"On Connections we focus on links between works or composers, and music that shares a common theme or inspiration," explains host Stephen Peithman. "It all adds up to great stories and great music."
Stephen has been contributing shows since 1984, first with Musical Stages, and now, Connections--all in collaboration with Recording Engineer Mark Jones. More...
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May 28, 2022
June 4, 2022
The Planets, by Gustav Holst, and Carmina Burana, by Carl Orff, lead us to a sampling of other remarkable music from two remarkably different composers.
Music celebrating the Emerald Isle--from Purcell to Beethoven, from John Field to Victor Herbert.
The French perspective on its southern neighbor—from Bizet’s Carmen to Debussy’s Iberia, from Chabrier’s Espana to Ravel’s Bolero
Memorable works for student musicians by Vivaldi, Holst, Beach, Orff, Copland, Bernstein, and more
How Beethoven recycled a key theme several times as he worked to develop his signature style
A celebration of the Big Apple in works by Gershwin, Carpenter, Copland, Bernstein and more
Nine composers—each touted as the Mozart of their day—and each with a fascinating story.
Works on a Scottish theme, and the surprising stories behind them.
The Nocturne from Mozart to Copland—and beyond.
Sergei Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony—and the symphonies of Joseph Haydn that inspired it.
The impact of French composer Leo Delibes on ballet music in general, and Tchaikovsky’s in particular.