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How Brahms Captured the Rowdiness of Youth in His Graduation Anthem
Explore the story behind Johannes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, a unique composition inspired by student drinking songs, created as a thank you for his honorary doctorate from the University of Breslau.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020
A radio station celebrates 2020 graduates with music dedications, featuring a variety from classical to soundtracks, requested by loved ones until mid-June.
The American Opera About Graduating High School
Explore how Aaron Copland's 1954 opera, The Tender Land, uses a graduation ceremony as a symbol of coming of age and stepping into the unknown.
The Other Graduation March
Explore the tradition of graduation anthems, from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance in the US to Verdi's Triumphal March in the Philippines.
Class of 2020 Recommends Music To Inspire You
"High school seniors share their favorite classical music pieces and discuss how they plan to continue their musical journey in college."
Notes from the Fires: Palisades Symphony Orchestra
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe talks with Palisades Symphony Orchestra's Denisa Hanna and Maxim Kurzin.
Notes from the Fires: Altadena History
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe speaks with Veronica Jones, the president of the Altadena Historical Society.
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
Notes from the Fires: Sahag-Mesrab Armenian Christian School
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe takes us to the Sahag-Mesrab Armenian Christian School.
Notes from the Fires: Patt Morrison
On this episode of Notes from the Fires: Patt Morrison, the veteran LA Times columnist, author, radio host, river lover, and local historian.
Notes from the Fires: Larry Schoenberg
In this episode of Notes from the Fires, John Rabe talks with 84-year-old Larry Schoenberg about “daddy” and his love of LA, and rebuilding Belmont better and stronger.
