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My Classical Moment

 

Everyone who loves classical music has a story to share about its importance in their lives. We invited CapRadio listeners to submit some of their favorites.

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In November and December of 2016, we invited CapRadio listeners to tell us about some of their favorite classical music moments.  We have compiled those stories here.  Thanks to all who took part in our "My Classical Moment" project. It was great to be able to share your stories on the air and on the web.

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Carrie Detwiler's Classical Moment

December 31, 2016

Carrie remembers always hearing classical music in her childhood friend's living room.

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Jo Culberson's Classical Moment

December 31, 2016

Jo says she grew up with classical music and some pieces bring back family memories.

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Kay Tiffany's Classical Moment

December 29, 2016

As a child, Kay used to hide behind a couch so she could hear her mother play piano.

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Sherry Rebstock And Leslie Chandler's Classical Moment

December 28, 2016

Sherry and Leslie began to enjoy classical music when they moved to Grass Valley.

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Ann Cline's Classical Moment

December 28, 2016

Ann had her classical moment while working on her first Music Appreciation class assignment in 1987.

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Richard Eric Worrell's Classical Moment

December 28, 2016

A spellbinding performance by guitar master Andres Segovia produced this classical moment.

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Robert Presto's Classical Moment

December 28, 2016

Robert quickly became obsessed with classical music while in high school and wanted to learn how to play it.

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Jane Van Camp's Classical Moment

December 27, 2016

Jane had her classical moment while watching the movie "Shawshank Redemption."

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Eloise Weiler's Classical Moment

December 27, 2016

Eloise had her classical moment when she wandered into a church back in 1955 while she was an exchange student in Germany.

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Dan Baldwin's Classical Moment

December 27, 2016

Dan had his classical moment when he gave his friend Cpl. Tony Handley a tape cassette of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus two months before he was killed.

 

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