Music For Life

In this episode, we discuss the musical styles that accompany competitive Irish step-dance and spotlight the Dublin Irish Dance company — interviewing its lead singer — in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Dublin Irish Dance at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/dublin-irish-danceFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/216572108839398/

In this episode, we explore the Moscow Festival Ballet and its “best of Russian ballet” gala program they are bringing to Armstrong Auditorium. Moscow Festival Ballet at Armstrong Auditorium (Night 1 — Jan. 29):https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/moscow-festival-balletFacebook Event Page (Night 1 — Jan. 29):https://www.facebook.com/events/241880279623463/Moscow Festival Ballet at Armstrong Auditorium (Night 2 — Jan. 30):https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/moscow-festival-ballet-1Facebook Event Page (Night 2 — Jan. 30):https://www.facebook.com/events/599132220296808/

In this episode, we discuss the composer Peter Tchaikovsky, some of his great ballet music, and specifically his Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture that was adapted into a ballet. Moscow Festival Ballet at Armstrong Auditorium (Night 1 — Jan. 29):www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…ival-ballet Facebook Event Page (Night 1 — Jan. 29):www.facebook.com/events/241880279623463/

In this episode, we interview a founding member of the Brooklyn Rider string quartet, in the lead-up to its collaboration at Armstrong Auditorium with banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck — in a program titled “Night Flight Over Water.” Bela Fleck and Brooklyn Rider at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/béla-fleck-banjo-brooklyn-riderFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1468588976525161/

In this episode, we explore the fresh string quartet known as Brooklyn Rider and the banjo virtuoso and renowned composer Bela Fleck. Bela Fleck and Brooklyn Rider at Armstrong Auditorium::www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…oklyn-rider Facebook Event Page:www.facebook.com/events/1468588976525161/

In this episode, we explore some of the great interview moments from the first season of our program, including talks with Gerard Schwarz, Eric Whitacre, Sara Sant’Ambrogio and many more — plus a few musical examples of pieces written to showcase the highest level of performance achievement.

In this episode, we explore the famous Csárdás folk style, and we speak to violinist Ray Chen in the leadup to his performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Violinist Ray Chen performance at Armstrong Auditorium: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/ray-chen-violinist Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406062416107393/

In this episode, we explore Spanish composers like Manuel de Falla and his Popular Spanish Suite for violin. Violinist Ray Chen performance at Armstrong Auditorium: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/ray-chen-violinist Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406062416107393/

In this episode, we explore the composer Camille Saint-Saëns and his first violin sonata in D minor — considered so difficult in places, only a mythical creature would likely be able to play it. Violinist Ray Chen performance at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…n-violinist Facebook Event page:www.facebook.com/events/1406062416107393/

In this episode, we explore Belgian composers, including Eugène Ysaÿe and his fourth solo violin sonata, as well as violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler — to whom the sonata was dedicated. Violinist Ray Chen performance at Armstrong Auditorium: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/ray-chen-violinist Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406062416107393/

In this episode, we explore the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and his ingenious first attempt at a violin sonata. Violinist Ray Chen performance at Armstrong Auditorium: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/ray-chen-violinist Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1406062416107393/

In this episode, we interview "From the Top" host and pianist Christopher O’Riley, as well as tango pianist Pablo Ziegler, in the lead up to their duo performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Two to Tango performance at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…blo-ziegler Facebook Event page:www.facebook.com/events/772216699614488/

In this episode, we explore the “nuevo tango” tradition of the 20th century, its father Astor Piazzolla, as well one of its ambassadors — pianist Pablo Ziegler, in the lead-up to the November 9 “Two to Tango” program at Armstrong Auditorium. Two to Tango performance at Armstrong Auditorium: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/christopher-oriley-pablo-ziegler Interview with Piazzolla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z40MBS5gFk

In this episode, we finish our discussion of Stravinsky’s Firebird ballet and speak with the artistic director of the Oklahoma City ballet in the lead-up to its performance at Armstrong Auditorium Thursday September 14. Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “The Firebird” at Armstrong: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/oklahoma-city-ballet-firebird-rodeo Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1341746169224686/

In this episode, we explore the composer Igor Stravinsky and his ballet masterpiece "The Firebird", in the lead-up to Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of this masterpiece at Armstrong Auditorium. Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “The Firebird” at Armstrong:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…ebird-rodeo

In this episode, we explore the composer Aaron Copland and his ground-breaking ballet music for Rodeo, in the lead-up to Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of this beloved production at Armstrong Auditorium. Information on Oklahoma City Ballet’s performance of “Rodeo” at Armstrong: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/oklahoma-city-ballet-firebird-rodeo

In this episode, we explore some of the repertoire mentioned in Thad Carhart’s memoir "The Piano Shop on the Left Bank." [“Just the Best Literature” discussion with Music For Life’s Ryan Malone, part 1:Just-the-best-literature – Discussing-the-piano-shop-on-the-left-bank-with-music-for-life-host-ryan-malone-part-1 “Just the Best Literature” discussion with Music For Life’s Ryan Malone, part 2:Just-the-best-literature – Discussing-the-piano-shop-on-the-left-bank-with-music-for-life-host-ryan-malone-part-2 ]

In this episode, we explore our program's brand new format and preview the exciting 2017-18 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium. More on Armstrong Auditorium's 2017-18 Season:www.armstrongauditorium.org

In this episode, we explore the Eroica Trio and the program for its upcoming performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Tickets: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/eroica-trio Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1784254371807679/

In this episode, we explore some of the incomplete masterpieces of music history.