Connections

Hosted By Stephen Peithman

Exploring the often surprising links between concepts, themes and people in classical music, from medieval to modern

Schedule

Saturday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Rebroadcast Sunday, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
on Music Station

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"On Connections we focus on links between works or composers, and music that shares a common theme or inspiration," explains host Stephen Peithman. "It all adds up to great stories and great music."

Stephen has been contributing shows since 1984, first with Musical Stages, and now, Connections--all in collaboration with Recording Engineer Mark Jones. More...

For more information on a program, click on the program's title below. A list of featured recordings is added once the program has aired.

LATEST SHOW | Saturday, March 2, 2024

The Clara Connection

The fascinating story and music of Clara Schumann

Saturday, March 25, 2017

The Rhapsody Connection

The rhapsody, as envisioned by Liszt, Holst, Ravel, Gershwin—and more.

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

ConPod: Rhapsody

Rhapsody In Blue, the various Hungarian Rhapsodies, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini... they are plentiful in classical music, but what exactly is a rhapsody? Stephen Peithman sheds some light on the subject with The Rhapsody Connection.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

ConPod: Firebird

How a forgotten 19th century work would revolutionize Russian music--and a half century later, launch Igor Stravinsky’s amazing career.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

The Firebird Connection

How a forgotten 19th century work would revolutionize Russian music--and a half century later, launch Igor Stravinsky’s amazing career.

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

The Irish Connection

Music celebrating the Emerald Isle--from Purcell to Beethoven, from John Field to Victor Herbert

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

ConPod: Irish

Music celebrating the Emerald Isle -- from Purcell to Beethoven, and from John Field to Victor Herbert.

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

The Trumpet Connection

Works for solo trumpet and orchestra by Purcell, Haydn, Copland, Hovhaness, and more.

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

ConPod: Trumpet

It is an amazingly versatile instrument. It can be loud or soft, militaristic or peaceful, exuberant or contemplative—and always able to stand out from the crowd when called upon to do so. Works by Purcell, Haydn, Copland, Hovhaness, and more.

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

The Masked Connection

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

ConPod: Masked

Shakespeare knew the power of the mask. So did some of the great classical composers. In this show it's masquerade music by Strauss, Schumann, Berlioz and more.

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