We’re celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2021, students whose entire senior year took place in a global pandemic, by putting them on the air! Graduating seniors are invited to request a piece of music by sending us a voice recording telling us why that piece is special.

Spirituals are often taught to children. I believe that’s because the melodies are simple and easy to learn. The lyrics are repetitious and easily grasped. Many of the spirituals are structured in a call and response manner, ideal for group participation.

The concert halls have been closed for so long that we’ve almost forgotten the anticipation we feel while the orchestra warms up, the sound of the collective applause as the concertmaster and conductor take the stage, and the thrill of that first downbeat. Live music, glorious live music, how we’ve missed you!

Conductor Marin Alsop stands firm in her commitment to championing the works of women composers.

Could it be that Colorado’s large bovine audience could benefit from a little more classical music? Danish cows are treated to concerts by students from the Scandinavian Cello School, and it’s a joy for both species! Check it out!

Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner from CPR News paid special tribute to CPR Classical’s Ray White last week. Ray hosted afternoons on CPR Classical for the last year and a half. He was the warm, welcoming voice who greeted you at the end of your workday.

Each week, hear top-notch performances from one of the world's finest opera companies.

Updated March 18, 2021 The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt by the music industry for years to come. Yet no one can argue how valuable music is to our health and sanity during these trying times.