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Mahler’s Third as ‘Everything at Once’
The San Francisco Symphony concludes its season with Mahler's Third Symphony, featuring mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. Cooke shares her unique experience of performing and the emotional journey it entails.
A Beethoven Symphony ‘Retouched’ by Mahler
Redwood Symphony concludes its season with a special concert featuring Mahler's retouched version of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, in collaboration with Bay Choral Guild and Masterworks Chorale.
America in the Bardo
What does America sound like?
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.
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.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
An Obsessive Love that Mirrored Life
Explore the dramatic tale of Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, an autobiographical piece reflecting his obsessive love for actress Harriet Smithson and his descent into madness.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
