Love at First Listen

Ask KDFC: What First Sparked Your Love of Classical?

Ask KDFC: What First Sparked Your Love of Classical?

Explore the personal stories of KDFC staff members as they share their first encounters with classical music, from Beethoven sonatas to Wagner's Ring, that sparked their lifelong love.

Community
02/26/2021
KDFC Love at First Listen: SF Symphony Musicians Talk Their First Love

KDFC Love at First Listen: SF Symphony Musicians Talk Their First Love

Explore the origins of love for classical music as shared by KDFC listeners and San Francisco Symphony musicians, including their first experiences and inspirations.

Love at First Listen
10/02/2019
A Very Ambitious ‘Love at First Listen’

A Very Ambitious ‘Love at First Listen’

This article narrates the inspiring journey of pianist Natasha Paremski, from her early fascination with Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto in Moscow to her performance at Davies Symphony Hall.

Love at First Listen
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Stewart Goodyear’s ‘Love at First Listen’

Stewart Goodyear’s ‘Love at First Listen’

Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear's life was transformed at age 3 or 4 after hearing Beethoven's sonatas. This early exposure inspired his career and lifelong fascination with these works.

Love at First Listen
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Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Love at First Listen’

Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Love at First Listen’

Yo-Yo Ma shares his lifelong love for Schubert's E-flat trio, first discovered at age 12, and how it influenced his music career.

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