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Around the World with Bach’s Cello Suites
"Yo-Yo Ma's global tour, showcasing Bach's Cello Suites, aims to unite communities through music. The tour, interrupted by Covid-19, also highlights the cultural expressions of 36 countries."
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Cello
Explore the versatile world of the cello, likened to the human voice for its range. Discover famous cellists and their music, from Bach to AC/DC. The cello truly rocks!
Sheku Kanneh-Mason Explores the ‘Personal, Direct Emotions’ of Elgar’s Concerto
Celebrated cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason discusses his journey with Elgar's Cello Concerto, his inspirations, and his love for English folk songs and compositions from the post-WWI era.
How “Pomp and Circumstance” Became the Unofficial Soundtrack to Graduation (featuring the KUSC Virtual Choir)
Explore the history of Pomp and Circumstance, the traditional graduation march composed by Sir Edward Elgar, and its adoption in American graduation ceremonies.
Remembering Cellist Lynn Harrell
Renowned American cellist Lynn Harrell, who held the Gregor Piatigorsky Chair in Cello at USC, has passed away at 76. He leaves behind a legacy as a mentor and performer.
What’s the Buzz? 20,000 Bees Find Home in a Cello
A swarm of 20,000 bees has been encouraged to inhabit a reclaimed cello in an English garden. The cello's vibrations, tuned to key C, are being recorded for a future concert.
Zuill Bailey on Playing Cello at San Quentin
Cellist Zuill Bailey's emotional performance at San Quentin State Prison deeply moved inmates, demonstrating the profound impact of music.
The Cello
Ahh the cello. We all know it. We all love it. And it’s ... well, it’s... a bigger violin?
George Gershwin Captures the Sounds of Paris
Explore the inspiration and creation of George Gershwin's symphonic poem, An American in Paris, its initial reception, and its enduring popularity in music and film.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Franz Liszt
Make a list and check it twice... Lisztomania hits on a Saturday morning! Tune in this week to learn more about one of the greatest composer-pianists of the 19th century.
The Many Lives of the “The Flower Duet”
Explore the Flower Duet from Delibes' opera Lakme. Discover its use in TV, film, and creative remixes.
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
