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Amplify: Conductor Jonathon Heyward
Lara Downes speaks with conductor Jonathon Heyward for the latest edition of "Amplify".
Four Female Conductors Take the Stage at the LA Phil
The LA Phil's 2017-18 season features four female conductors, more than any other major US orchestra. The women include Susanna Mälkki, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, Emmanuelle Haïm, and Xian Zhang.
A Celebration of Denyce Graves
Lara Downes celebrates mezzo soprano Denyce Graves
A Deep Dive into Beethoven's Beloved Symphony No. 9
Brian Lauritzen dives deep into Beethoven's timeless 9th Symphony
An Ode to An Ode to Joy
Lara Downes describes why Beethoven’s music still matters after 255 years, exploring the timeless power of his “Ode to Joy” and its role in shaping history.
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.
