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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This week we open our July series focusing on concert music of the twentieth century with a special episode of music by American composers! -
Join Classical Music Amarillo this week as we conclude our foray into concert music of the 19th century with an episode of music Antonín Dvořák! -
This week we continue our June series focused on concert music of the nineteenth century with an episode dedicated to the music of another German composer of the period! -
In this week's episode, the second episode in our summer series, we will be continuing our celebration of music of 19th-century Europe! This week's show features overtures and chamber music by four composers from four different parts of Europe. -
Tune in to hear an overture and a concerto by perhaps the most famous German composer to have ever lived! -
Tune in this week to revisit some beloved moments from the other CMA's most recent season! -
Tune in this week to hear a collection of commissioned works and beloved orchestral favorites! -
We will hear music by film composers John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Howard Shore on the show this week! -
This week Classical Music Amarillo is revisiting recent performances by the Harrington String Quartet! -
Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear faculty from the WT School of Music perform chamber works from the 19th century through the present day!
