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Notes from the Fires: Earworm Alert! Her James Bond improvisations will stick with you … and her resilience will inspire you.
Notes from the Fires host John Rabe talked with the Gold Record-winning composer and keyboardist, Starr Parodi.
Notes from the Fires: Fabulous Freelance Flutist Larry Kaplan
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe talks with Freelance Flutist, Larry Kaplan.
Notes from the Fires: Sneak Preview: How the fires shaped the composition that helps kick off the LA Phil’s season
Ellen Reid, composer, chats with Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe, about her new composition "Earth Between Oceans".
Notes from the Fires: Nina & Sasha: Normality Helps a Family Rebuild
Notes from the Fires host John Rabe checks in periodically with mother and daughter Nina Evtuhov and Sasha Schoettler.
Notes from the Fires: Public School Brought Natasha and Cheech Marin to Classical Music
Cheech Marin, one half of Cheech and Chong, continues his conversation with his wife Natasha and Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe.
Notes from the Fires: Cheech and … Natasha
Cheech Marin, one half of Cheech and Chong, speaks with Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Finding Beauty in Historical Ruins
Explore how ancient ruins inspire classical music, from Felix's Scottish Symphony inspired by Holyrood Palace to Zipoli's works found in decaying South American churches.
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.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
The Wheel of Fortune: Spring, Spirits, and Seeking Love in “Carmina Burana”
Explore the history and significance of Carl Orff's 1936 choral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, from its Latin origins to its global recognition today.
Did Anybody Ever Finish Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses attempts to complete Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, including a 1928 competition that ultimately awarded an original symphony.
