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Mahler on Monday Coming to Symphony at 7

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Gustav Mahler in 1907
6:55PM
January 30, 2012

For the next nine Mondays, we’re presenting the symphonies of Late-Romantic Austrian composer Gustav Mahler on Symphony at 7. Most will be two-hour broadcasts to accommodate these massive works.

“Heroic” Music: Beethoven’s Third Symphony, the Eroica

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Bust of Beethoven by Hagen
6:55PM
January 18, 2012

For Symphony at 7 this evening we have Beethoven’s Third Symphony, the Eroica.

William Grant Still: Song of a New Race

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William Grant Still
6:55PM
January 16, 2012

William Grant Still has been called the dean of African-American composers. On Symphony at 7 tonight, we’re featuring his Second Symphony, Song of a New Race.

Rachmaninoff’s First Symphony: From Disaster to Pretty Good

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Rachmaninoff in 1892
6:55PM
January 12, 2012

The First Symphony of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff was a complete disaster at its premier in St. Petersburg in 1897. Many years later it was found to be a pretty good Late Romantic symphony.

The Choral Symphony for Beethoven’s Birthday on Symphony at 7

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Beethoven
6:55PM
December 16, 2011

This evening, Symphony at 7 will feature Beethoven’s Choral Symphony for the birthday of one of the most important composers of all time.

Howard Hanson: “Nordic” Symphony From Italy

6:55PM
October
28, 2011

American composer Howard Hanson wrote his “Nordic” Symphony while on a three year stay in Italy. Today is Hanson’s birthday, and his first symphony is featured on Symphony at 7.

Franz Liszt: A Faust Symphony on Symphony at 7

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Franz Liszt in 1870
6:55PM
October 21, 2011

On the eve of the bicentennial of the birth of Franz Liszt, Classical 101 presents A Faust Symphony on Symphony at 7.

Carl Nielsen: “Inextinguishable” and Exciting

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Carl Nielsen in 1910
6:55PM
October 20, 2011

Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, the Inextinguishable, featured on Symphony at 7 Thursday evening.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Carmina Burana

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The Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus rocked the Ohio Theater with Carmina Burana.
2:33PM
October 14, 2011

A splendid opening night for the Columbus Symphony Orchestras and Chorus, conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni. Ronald J. Jenkins, chorus director.

Listen to This!

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Don't Miss This Book!
10:29AM
October 5, 2011

Alex Ross’s wonderful collection of essays, Listen to This is now in paperback.