Saturday Morning Car Tunes

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pt. I

He's a child prodigy, a keyboard wiz, and maybe the most famous composer ever. Mozart’s music is everywhere—from the concert hall to television and back again. This week, have a slice of Austrian genius with your morning toast.

02/22/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Joseph Haydn, Pt. III

“No, I am your father” (à la Darth Vader). This week, we're taking a look at some of Haydn's 68 "children." WARNING: A quartet of strings attached.

02/15/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Joseph Haydn, Pt. II

Can you count over 100? You’ll need to this week as we explore just why Haydn is known as the Father of the Symphony.

02/08/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Joseph Haydn, Pt. I

Who's Haydn? Today we're seeking to find out. Tune in this week to learn more about the Father of the Symphony and the String Quartet.

02/01/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Glockenspiel

Tick-tock on the clock, but the glock doesn’t stop! The glockenspiel, or glock, is the most freely used tuned percussion instrument. That’s why you can hear it in the music of Handel, Mozart, Bruce Springsteen, and Childish Gambino!

01/11/2025

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Oratorio

An Oreo-whattio? This morning, an oration more communal than chocolate creme-filled cookies. Bach, Handel, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kanye West all have something to say about opera's little brother.

12/21/2024

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Xylophone

It's extraordinary! It's expressive! It's exciting! Today, the xylophone strikes a pose.

11/23/2024

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A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

Explore the history of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed "Emperor", composed during Napoleon's invasion of Vienna in 1809, reflecting the composer's resilience amidst chaos.

09/21/2024

Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight

Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.

09/16/2024

WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie

On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.

07/22/2024

Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers

Classical Californian violinist Anne Akiko Meyers shares her favorite music pieces, including concertos, film scores, and choral works. She recently released Fandango by Arturo Márquez.

05/01/2024

Classical Californians: Garrick Ohlsson

This week's Classical Californian is concert pianist Garrick Ohlsson

04/03/2024

Classical Californians: Althea Waites

Classical Californian pianist Althea Waites shares her favorite performances, including works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Verdi.

03/27/2024

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