Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Thursdays, 8 to 10 pm on WXXO-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXO-FM/HD1 and online at wxxiclassical.org
Produced by Marty Ronish and hosted by Lisa Simeone, this weekly, two-hour series offers a unique format of engaging and lively content, including produced segments created to provide deeper insight into the music and programmatic themes found within the CSO’s concert season; interviews with CSO musicians, guest artists, and composers; and an exploration of the stories found within the CSO’s rich heritage of recordings and the Orchestra’s illustrious history in Chicago.
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In the viola world, people know the name Nokuthula Ngwenyama (or "Thula," pronounced "Toola") as a huge advocate for the viola. But at the moment, Thula's star is rising in a different but related musical field: as a composer.
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Pictures at an Exhibition is a fan favorite by 19th-century Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky.
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As Rochester gets ready to be in the path of totality for the solar Eclipse in April, we'll turn our attention to the space. This month, we'll turn to the blockbuster musical depiction of outer space in Gustav Holst’s The Planets, where it all began.
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The octagon of Glass’s title refers to the World Heritage site Castel del Monte, a hilltop citadel on the heel of the boot of Italy, built by the 13th-century Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. With its esoteric, numerological aura, the place has always drawn Muti like a magnet. He grew up nearby and now owns adjoining properties, enjoying privileged access.
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The CSO's remastered CD “Guests in the House” is considered one of the very finest, featuring historical recordings lead by various guest conductors. We'll hear a sampling on 11/30 @ 8pm.
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The Victorian child fantasy world of Lewis Carroll’s cherished novels, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There have inspired a broad range of composers including David Del Tredici.
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Elgar's Enigma Variations began as a doodling on the piano, and developed into a series of sketches of the composer's friends.