Music for Life
Hosted by Ryan Malone

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.

Aired: February 1, 2016 • 54 minutes

Ep. 28 Pre-Concert Talk: Mariachi Los Camperos

In this episode, we explore the Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos and its upcoming performance at Armstrong Auditorium.
Aired: January 25, 2016 • 54 minutes

Ep. 27 Great Women of Music: Part 2

In this episode, we explore the influential female musicians — particularly the female composers — of history. Interview with Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio.
Aired: January 25, 2016 • 54 minutes

Ep. 27 Great Women of Music: Part 1

In this episode, we explore the influential female musicians — particularly the female composers — of history. Interview with Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio.
Aired: January 18, 2016 • 54 minutes

Pre-Concert Talk: Moscow Festival Ballet

In this episode, we will explore the Moscow Festival Ballet and the programs for its upcoming double-header performances at Armstrong Auditorium: Prokofiev’s CINDERELLA and Tchaikovsky’s THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Aired: January 11, 2016 • 54 minutes

Pre-Concert Talk: Sara Sant’Ambrogio & Chopin

In this episode, we will explore the artist Sara Sant’Ambrogio and her all-Chopin program at Armstrong Auditorium January 14, 2016. In addition to exploring Chopin’s two masterworks for cello, this episode explains the idea of transcriptions and defines “opus” numbers.
Aired: January 4, 2016 • 54 minutes

Ep. 24 Moving Music: Part 2

In this episode, we explore the vast array of music inspired by the art of dance
Aired: January 4, 2016 • 54 minutes

Ep. 24 Moving Music: Part 1

In this episode, we explore the vast array of music inspired by the art of dance
Aired: December 14, 2015 • 54 minutes

Ep. 23 Music For The Birds: Part 2

In this episode, we explore the many fowl-inspired compositions of music history. Interview with bird-song expert Dr. Donald Kroodsma.
Aired: December 14, 2015 • 54 minutes

Ep. 23 Music For The Birds: Part 1

In this episode, we explore the many fowl-inspired compositions of music history. Interview with bird-song expert Dr. Donald Kroodsma.
Aired: December 7, 2015 • 54 minutes

Ep. 22 Music For Monarchs: Part 2

In this episode, we explore the overwhelming volume of music commissioned by kings, nobles and other influential patrons of the arts. Interview with legendary American conductor Gerard Schwarz.