Music for Life

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.

#171: Ep. 144 Israel in Egypt Replay 2

In this episode, we play the second half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on March 16, 2022: Handel’s imaginative oratorio, Israel in Egypt.

04-11
57:14

#170: Ep. 143 'Israel in Egypt' Replay (Part 1)

In this episode, we play the first half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on March 16, 2022—Handel’s imaginative oratorio, "Israel in Egypt."

04-04
55:15

#169: Ep. 142 Recorder And Lute Spotlight

In this episode, we explore an upcoming concert featuring recorder virtuoso Tabea Debus and lutenist Kevin Payne at Armstrong Auditorium on March 31, 2022. Tabea Debus at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…-payne-lute

03-28
56:11

#168: Ep. 141 Kings Singers Replay

In this episode, we play highlights from a concert presented by the King’s Singers in Armstrong Auditorium on February 20, 2022.

03-21
55:40

#167: Ep. 140 Handel's Israel in Egypt

In this episode, we explore Handel's imaginative oratorio Israel in Egypt, in the lead-up to the Armstrong Chamber Choir's performance of it on March 16. Ticket InformationIsrael in Egypt at Armstrong Auditorium: www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…el-in-egypt More Armstrong Chamber Choir videosArmstrong Arts YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI3fn0yfh3v_w5sGr_DGkjwRyan Malone's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/purplemozart

03-07
56:22

#166: Ep. 139 Virtuoso Violinist Spotlight

In this episode, we explore the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto to be performed at Armstrong Auditorium on March 2, and the rising star who will be featured as soloist in this work, alongside the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic. Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…hilharmonic

02-21
54:42

#165: Ep. 138 Polished Polish Orchestra Spotlight

In this episode, we explore the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic in the lead-up to its March 2 performance at Armstrong Auditorium — specifically looking at a Rossini overture and Schubert symphony they will perform. Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…hilharmonic

02-14
55:40

#164: Ep. 137 Branford Marsalis and King’s Singers Spotlight

In this episode, we explore two concerts for February 2022 in Armstrong Auditorium: the Branford Marsalis Quartet on February 10 and the King’s Singers on February 20. Branford Marsalis Quartet at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/an-evening-with-branford-marsalis The King’s Singers at Armstrong Auditorium:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/the-kings-singers

02-07
50:18

#163: Ep. 136 Abraham Premiere Replay (Part 2)

In this episode, we play the last half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 19, 2018 — the world-premiere of the oratorio Abraham. Abraham Oratorio on iTunes:itunes.apple.com/album/id14053092…?ls=1&app=itunes Abraham Concert on YouTube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EwtbcofTf8

01-17
57:00

#162: Ep. 135 Abraham Premiere Replay (Part 1)

In this episode, we play the first half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 19, 2018 — the world-premiere of the oratorio Abraham. Abraham Oratorio on iTunes:itunes.apple.com/album/id14053092…?ls=1&app=itunes Abraham Concert on YouTube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EwtbcofTf8

01-10
54:57

#161: Ep. 134 Harp/Quartet Replay

In this episode, we play the majority of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on December 2, 2021 — given by harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet.

01-03
56:01

#160: Ep. 133 Romeros Concert Replay

In this episode, we play highlights from a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on November 11, 2021 — given by the Romeros Guitar Quartet. Pepe Romero and Paula Malone — Vocal/Guitar Sets 11 Nov. 2021www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXph1wSTZrs

12-06
56:19

#159: Ep. 132 “Meteoric” Quartet & “Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp”

In this episode, we explore harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet, in the lead-up to their Bach celebration at Armstrong Auditorium December 2. Bridget Kibbey and Dover Quartet at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…ing-quartet

11-29
55:18

#158: Ep. 131 The Royal Family of the Guitar

In this episode, we explore the Romeros Guitar Quartet in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium on November 11. Los Romeros at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…tar-quartet

11-08
55:18

#157: Ep. 130 2021-22 Season Preview

In this episode, we explore and preview the 2021-22 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium. 2021-22 Season at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…arts-series

10-18
55:34

#156: Ep. 129 Sara Sant’Ambrogio Replay (Part 2)

In this episode, we conclude a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 8, 2021 — given by Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio. Sara Sant’Ambrogio’s website:www.sarasantambrogio.com

05-03
48:03

#155: Ep. 128 Sara Sant’Ambrogio Replay (Part 1)

In this episode, we begin a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 8, 2021 — given by Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio. Sara Sant’Ambrogio’s website:www.sarasantambrogio.com

04-26
50:06

#154: Ep. 127: Zukerman Trio Spotlight

In this episode, we explore the acclaimed Zukerman Trio and the rich program they are bringing to Armstrong Auditorium on April 29. Zukerman Trio at Armstrong Auditorium:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…kerman-trio

04-19
54:48

#153: Ep. 126 Sara Sant'Ambrogio Spotlight

In this episode, we spotlight Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio and the “Journey Through North and South America” program she is bringing to Armstrong Auditorium on April 8. Ryan Malone’s Rondo for Cello and Orchestra, featuring soloist Seth Malone:www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXAhNzE-vw Sara Sant’Ambrogio Playing Excerpt From “Porgy and Bess” www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZAjv2pl1vk

04-05
51:04

#152: Ep. 125 Jenkins Replay (Part 3)

In this episode, we conclude a three-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on February 2, 2021 — featuring our very own jazz virtuoso Mark Jenkins and his tribute to Ellis Marsalis. YouTube channel for Mark Jenkins:www.youtube.com/user/NeoDavinci

03-29
50:45

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