Music For Life

In this episode, we explore Tchaikovsky’s famous first piano concerto, in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium, by pianist Song Siheng and the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra, Sunday February 24. Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…y-orchestra

In this episode, we explore the triumphant second symphony by Sergei Rachmaninoff — and why it was such a triumph for the composer — in the lead-up to its performance on February 24 at Armstrong Auditorium by the Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra. Shanghai Opera Symphony Orchestra at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…y-orchestra

n this episode, we explore the Julian Bliss Septet in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium Thursday February 14 — which will be a tribute the King of Swing Benny Goodman. We also have an exclusive interview with Julian Bliss himself, about his background, his band, and what excites him most about this upcoming performance. Julian Bliss Septet at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/julian-bliss-septet

In this episode, we explore Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballet, Swan Lake, in the lead up to its performance by the Russian National Ballet at Armstrong Auditorium on January 29. Swan Lake at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/swan-lake

In this episode, we explore the art of singing as a legitimate activity (and even career) for men—as supported by the biblical record. To accompany the discussion, we will sample great examples of male ensemble singing from standard music history. Free booklet available online!https://www.thetrumpet.com/literature/books_and_booklets/3326Original musicals, albums, and other free materials produced by the Philadelphia Church of God available online:https://www.pcog.org/resources/music

In this episode, host Ryan Malone gives an overview of his new booklet, How God Values Music, which explores music’s importance through history, its inspiring future, plus its impact in our lives and how it connects us with the eternal. Free booklet available online!https://www.thetrumpet.com/literature/books_and_booklets/3326Original musicals, albums, and other free materials produced by the Philadelphia Church of God available online:https://www.pcog.org/resources/music

In this episode, we explore the exquisite vocal repertoire that the Bach Collegium Japan will be performing at Armstrong Auditorium on December 4, when it teams up with Soprano Joanne Lunn; we will also explore a concerto by Vivaldi to be performed on this program. Bach Collegium Japan at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…egium-japan Facebook Event Page:www.facebook.com/events/451437028660130/

In this episode, we explore some of the exquisite instrumental repertoire that the Bach Collegium Japan will be performing at Armstrong Auditorium on December 4–masterpieces from Bach, Marcello and Telemann. Bach Collegium Japan at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…egium-japan Facebook Event Page:www.facebook.com/events/451437028660130/

In this episode, we explore the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir—an institution over half-a-millennium old—in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium on Tuesday November 20. We also have an exclusive interview with two members from the institution: its historian plus its conductor for this North American tour. Vienna Boys Choir at Armstrong:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/vienna-boys-choir

In this episode, we explore Felix Mendelssohn’s beloved violin concerto — in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium November 1, by violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and the Mozart Orchestra of New York under Gerard Schwarz. We also spotlight these artists and have an exclusive interview with Ms. Meyers. https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/anne-akiko-meyers-with-gerard-schwarz-and-mozart-orchestra-of-new-york

In this episode, we explore two well-known orchestral works by Felix Mendelssohn — his Hebrides Overture and his Italian Symphony — in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium November 1, by the Mozart Orchestra of New York, under Gerard Schwarz. All-Mendelssohn at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/anne-akiko-meyers-with-gerard-schwarz-and-mozart-orchestra-of-new-york

In this episode, we explore the genre-defying string trio Time For Three and interview one of its members, in the lead-up to the group’s October 18 performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Time For Three at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/time-for-threeFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/882230985311692/

In this episode, we explore and preview the 2018-19 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium—which marks 20 years of our performing arts series. 2018-19 Performing Arts Series at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performances/performing-arts-series

In this episode, we discuss the world-famous Glenn Miller orchestra and interview its present music director in the lead-up to its May 10 performance at Armstrong Auditorium — which closes the 2017-18 season. Also is a brief preview into Armstrong’s 2018-19 season! Glenn Miller Orchestra at Armstrong Auditoriumhttps://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/glenn-miller-orchestraFacebook Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/621122748084673/

In this episode, we explore the legendary leader of America’s Swing Era: Glenn Miller, in the lead-up to the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s performance at Armstrong Auditorium, Thursday May 10. Glenn Miller Orchestra at Armstrong Auditoriumhttps://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/glenn-miller-orchestraFacebook Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/621122748084673/

In this episode, we explore Ryan Malone’s new oratorio Abraham — as well as the artists presenting it — in the lead-up to its world premiere at Armstrong Auditorium on Thursday, April 19, 2018. ABRAHAM Premiere at Armstrong Auditoriumhttps://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/herbert-w-armstrong-college-choral-unionFacebook Event Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1888349414755912/Composer Ryan Malone’s Sound-Cloud Pagehttps://soundcloud.com/ryan-malone-composer

In today’s episode, we explore the great material regarding music education from the first two seasons of our program — from practice tips for the solo student (and parents), to the benefits of certain classroom curricula, to some exclusive interview moments with prominent musicians on these aspects of music. How Less-Musical Parents Can Help Their Kids Practicehttps://soundcloud.com/musicforlifekpcg/how-non-musical-parents-can-help-their-children-practicePerfect Practice / Joshua Bell on Practicinghttps://soundcloud.com/musicforlifekpcg/perfect-practice-joshua-bell-on-practicing

In today’s episode, we explore Germany’s oldest orchestra—the Staatskapelle Weimar—plus its acclaimed conductor and touring violin soloist—in the lead-up to their All-Brahms concert at Armstrong Auditorium, Thursday March 15. We also specifically explore the incredibly dramatic opening piece to their program, Brahms’s “Tragic” Overture. Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/staatskapelle-weimarFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/453618978307477/

In this episode, we explore Brahms’s masterful violin concerto, in the lead-up to its performance by violinist Valeriy Sokolov and the Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium on March 15. Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/staatskapelle-weimarFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/453618978307477/

In this episode, we explore Johannes Brahms’s well-known and epic first symphony, in the lead-up to the Staatskapelle Weimar’s March 15 performance of it at Armstrong Auditorium. Staatskapelle Weimar at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/staatskapelle-weimarFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/453618978307477/