Complete Guide to Ohio Summer Classical Music Festivals
Symphony at Seven 
Host:John Rittmeyer
Classical 101 Afternoon Announcer and Host of Symphony at 7.
Music for a Time of War: Vaughan William’s Fourth Symphony
The opening of the Fourth Symphony of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams comes as quite a shock for listeners expecting music of solace and beauty, such as the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis or his many lovely folk-song settings. This symphony from 1934 is intensely dramatic, and the beginning is downright brutal. This work will be featured this evening on Symphony at 7.
Mahler’s Third Symphony: A Musical World Awaits
Late-Romantic Austrian composer Gustav Mahler said, “The symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything.” This evening on Symphony at 7, we’re presenting the longest standard symphony in the repertoire, Symphony No. 3 in D minor by Gustav Mahler, in our series Mahler on Mondays.
Film Composer John Williams Turned 80 Today
John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl
Film composer and conductor John Williams turned 80 today. On Symphony at 7 this evening we’re featuring him as conductor of another composer’s symphony as well as some of his own less well-know music.
Mahler on Mondays Continues With Symphony No. 7
Our presentation of the symphonies of Gustav Mahler in the order of number of released recordings, from least to most, continues on Symphony at 7 Monday evening. This time, it’s Symphony No. 7 in E minor, Song of the Night
Mahler on Monday Coming to Symphony at 7
Gustav Mahler in 1907
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
Bust of Beethoven by Hagen
For Symphony at 7 this evening we have Beethoven’s Third Symphony, the Eroica.
William Grant Still: Song of a New Race
William Grant Still
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
Rachmaninoff in 1892
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
Beethoven
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
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.
