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WATCH: The Iconic Musical Themes Of ‘Return Of The Jedi,’ Explained
The music composed for the “Star Wars” films are among the most powerful and memorable scores of all time.
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By Karla Walker
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Why So Much Great Art Came From Paris Before WWI
Fifty years of peace in Paris resulted in an explosion of new artistic movements. From the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871 to the beginning of World War I, French creatives revolutionized painting, music, poetry and literature in an era now known as La Belle Epoque – the Beautiful Era.
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By Karla Walker
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What Is Impressionism In Music?
Impressionism in art is fairly easy to describe: thin brush strokes, obscured edges, the play of light. Impressionism in music is harder to articulate.
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By Karla Walker
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With Monet In Denver, CPR Classical Explores Music Inspired By Impressionist Revolution
Monet Mondays, a new radio feature on CPR Classical, will explore the rich catalog of French Impressionist music and its relationship with the art that helped inspire it.
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By Karla Walker
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Labor Day Weekend Means A Great Classical Playlist
This Labor Day Weekend, enjoy another one of our Essential Classics Weekend on CPR Classical.
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By Karla Walker
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Let CPR Classical Be Your Soundtrack For Memorial Day Weekend
Fire up the grill, dust off your patio furniture and turn up the radio because CPR Classical is kicking off the summer with an extended weekend of Essential Classics!
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By Karla Walker
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Iconic Music Themes From Star Wars Explained
The music composed for the “Star Wars” films are among the most powerful and memorable scores of all time. Colorado Symphony Music Director Brett Mitchell explains why.
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By Karla Walker
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‘An American Elegy,’ Composed In Columbine’s Wake, Continues To Heal
After Columbine, everyone wanted to help. The musical community reacted the same way.
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By Karla Walker
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Teachers Talk About Bringing Music To Life
Music has the power to change your life. Whether you’re a student learning from an amazing teacher. Or a teacher, touched by an extraordinary student.
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By Karla Walker
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Here’s Our Favorite Classical Music For Valentine’s Day
On Feb. 14, hear the most romantic melodies from Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Mahler as picked by our hosts and our listeners!
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By Karla Walker
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World War I in Classical Music: 9 Composers Touched By The Great War
The “war to end all wars” concluded 100 years ago. The musicians it inspired and affected wrote music that endures and still amazes us today.
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By Karla Walker
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Conductor Christopher Dragon On His New Look — And That T-Rex Costume
His wild hair is gone but don’t expect the associate conductor for the Colorado Symphony to have any less fun on the podium.
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By Karla Walker
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10 Things To Do While Visiting The Aspen Music Festival
Heading to Aspen Music Festival and School this summer to enjoy a concert? Let CPR Classical help guide you to what you should see and do as part of your experience.
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By Karla Walker
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Red Rocks: Colorado’s Legendary Concert Venue … For Classical Music?
Yes, it’s true. Here’s a look at how Van Cliburn and Igor Stravinsky helped establish classical music at Colorado’s most famous amphitheater.
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Racism And Sexism Stalled Her Career. Now Florence Price Is Finally Being Heard
A pile of discarded sheet music in an old house help rescue a talented composer from obscurity.
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By Karla Walker
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Here’s The Music That Won A Gold Medal In Our Classical Winter Games
Our listeners told us their favorite winter-themed classical pieces. Now that the competition has ended, see the results and hear the music!
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