Join host Kimberly Hieb for Classical Music Amarillo, showcasing a variety of performances by the finest ensembles on the High Plains. From intimate chamber settings to epic symphonies, this program features the dazzling sounds of Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Amarillo, West Texas A&M University’s Harrington String Quartet, Friends of Aeolian Skinner Opus 1024 (FASO), Amarillo Master Chorale, and other regional performers. Relax and enjoy selections from the heart of the Yellow City and its thriving classical music scene, curated with care for HPPR listeners.
Classical Music Amarillo made its debut at 12p CT on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 with pieces by Chamber Music Amarillo, Harrington String Quartet and a thrilling live performance of "Beethoven's 9th Symphony Fourth Movement" from the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra (with the Amarillo Master Chorale).
New episodes air Sundays at 12p CT, with an encore presentation on Thursdays at 7p CT.
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Tune in this week to hear works by two famous German composers: one who lived during the Baroque era and another who worked around the turn of the nineteenth century.
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This week Classical Music Amarillo presents two of Igor Stravinsky's iconic works: The Firebird and The Rite of Spring.
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This week on Classical Music Amarillo you can look forward to hearing music by Christopher Lowry, Quinn Mason, Michael Daugherty, and Aaron Copland as we get ready to celebrate the Amarillo Symphony’s 100th Birthday at their upcoming concerts next week!
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This week Classical Music Amarillo revisits highlights from Chamber Music Amarillo’s 2023-2024 season with an episode of works by Richard Strauss and Robert Schumann!
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This week on Classical Music Amarillo you can look forward to hearing works by composers whose music will be featured at Chamber Music Amarillo’s upcoming season-opening concert on September 27th!
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Tune in this week as we listen to excerpts from a recital given by New York Philharmonic violinist Audrey Wright last semester at WT as well as a faculty chamber music recital from earlier this year.
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Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear music by composers whose works will be featured at the upcoming Amarillo Symphony concerts on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th!
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This week we continue to celebrate the talented students of the West Texas A&M University School of Music with excerpts from the WT Symphonic Band’s Spring 2024 concert!
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This week Classical Music Amarillo will celebrate the return to school with a program of performances by present and former students of the School of Music at West Texas A&M University!
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Tune in this week for a sneak peek at WT School of Music Professor Dr. Choong-ha's recently-released album of music by Franz Schubert!