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Changes coming to Vermont Public Classical's schedule November 3

Vermont Public Staff

Beginning Monday, November 3, you’ll hear an updated schedule on Vermont Public Classical. These changes are designed to bring more locally hosted music to the times of day when most people are listening.

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'Hypnotic and reverent': Why a 12th-century mystic appeals to 21st-century audiences

Jenn Jarecki

Christian mystic Hildegard von Bingen was a polymath. The 12th-century nun was a poet, artist, healer, philosopher and composer. On Saturday, Oct. 11, Vermont Public Classical will co-present "Hildegard Reanimated" with the Otter Creek Musical Festival.

"You know, chamber music is magical and we want to experience that together." — Romie de Guise-Langlois

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Clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois, Mozart and the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival

James Stewart

The theme for this year's Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival is Mozartiana: The Creative Phenomenon. The opening concert "Mozart's Transcendence" features a performance of Mozart's "Clarinet Quintet". Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart, speaks with clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois about the quintet, Mozart and her love for chamber music.

Bella Voce's upcoming concerts feature over 70 voices and 30 instrumentalists performing Francis Poulenc's "Gloria."

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Glorious Celebration - The 20th anniversary of the Bella Voce Women's Chorus

James Stewart

Classical host James Stewart sits down with the director and founding members of the Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont to talk about their upcoming concerts celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Music Director Andrew Crust conducts the VSO in their season finale concert, featuring the music of Alexandra du Bois, Jocelyn Morlock and Gustav Mahler.

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VSO Season Finale concert preview

James Stewart

Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart speaks with composer Alexandra du Bois and VSO Music Director Andrew Crust ahead of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's season finale concert on May 10th.

Pianist Diana Fanning returns as the soloist in the upcoming performance on the Champlain Philharmonic, under the direction of Matt LaRocca.

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The Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 20 years with pianist Diana Fanning

James Stewart

Classical Host James Stewart speaks with Matt LaRocca, the music director of the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra, and pianist Diana Fanning about their upcoming 20th anniversary performance.

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Vermont Youth Orchestra Senior Soloist Series: Hailey Messier

Helen Lyons

Meet pianist Hailey Messier, the third of the Vermont Youth Orchestra's Senior Soloists to be featured in their 2024-2025 season.

Andrew Crust leads the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in Concert.

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Vermont Public Classical's weekly concert digest

Helen Lyons

Get details for the most essential live music events around the state, compiled by Vermont Public Classical hosts.

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Eclipse on the mind? This is just the playlist for you

With the 2024 total solar eclipse on the horizon, get inspired with a playlist curated by Vermont Public Classical's Helen Lyons.

For centuries Chevalier has had the nickname "The Black Mozart" but as one author wrote that it might be more accurate to call Mozart “The White Chevalier.”

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Timeline: Chevalier Part 5 - The White Chevalier

James Stewart

We’ve been exploring the life of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges. It’s now time to address the elephant in the room. Anyone who has studied or listened to the music of Chevalier will know him by a particular nickname, “The Black Mozart” a title given after his death.