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Symphonic Sidebars: A Sardonic Symphony From Shostakovich

October 1, 2015 | Kent Teeters

The symphonic language of Dmitri Shostakovich runs the gamut, from heroic to playful, passionate to provocative.

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Symphonic Sidebars: One Of The Best American Composers You've Never Heard Of

August 26, 2015 | Kent Teeters

David Diamond was one of the most prolific American composers of the 20th century. He wrote several concertos (three are for the violin), many chamber music pieces including ten string quartets, and numerous orchestral works.

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Symphonic Sidebars: Jean Sibelius, Nordic Nature Beyond The Boundaries

July 27, 2015 | Kent Teeters

The birthday of Jean Sibelius was celebrated during his adult years as a national event in Finland. Classical host Kent Teeters explains why this man was so beloved in his home country and beyond.

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Symphonic Sidebars: Gustav Mahler, The Sorrowful And The Sublime

June 30, 2015 | Kent Teeters

With the exception of a few songs and song cycles, the symphony as a musical form was the be all and end all for Gustav Mahler. He composed no concertos, hardly any chamber music, and though he was an important conductor of opera, Mahler wrote...

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Symphonic Sidebars: Mystic, Melodic, Melancholic Music Of Ralph Vaughan Williams

May 22, 2015 | Kent Teeters

Classical Host Kent Teeters brings you expert commentary on extraordinary symphonies monthly - this month he looks at the life and music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.

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Symphonic Sidebars: A Third Symphony From A “Rodney Dangerfield” Composer

March 26, 2015 | Kent Teeters

Next up in our series on extraordinary symphonies, Franz Berwald's Symphony Number Three.

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Symphonic Sidebars: A Guide To Symphonies That Are Anything But Ordinary

February 23, 2015 | Kent Teeters

Kent Teeters unpacks a superb second symphony from a famous opera composer.

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Symphonic Sidebars: Igor Stravinsky’s Fantastic First

January 26, 2015 | Kent Teeters

This new series called “Symphonic Sidebars” is a guide to symphonies that are somewhat out of the mainstream, possibly from some composers whose music you might not have heard before.