Online Learning Resources
The web offers countless resources for learning more about classical music. Here is our guide to the best of the best....for kids, adults and those who want to dive really deep.
For Adults - In-depth
American Mavericks: MTT and the SF Symphony
This radio series was produced by American Public Media in conjunction with the San Francisco Symphony’s American Mavericks festival in 2003. The 13 episodes (hosted by Suzanne Vega) are available for streaming. There is also a Listening Room, with streaming in-depth interviews with numerous composers and performers, both recent and historical. Video of some maverick performances is also available on the site.
For Adults - In-depth
Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert Companion
A series of audio/video presentations on various themes or figures from the BSO season. Notable feature subjects: Elliot Carter’s Centenary, William Bolcom, Seiji Ozawa.
For Adults - In-depth
Carnegie Hall Interactive Performance Guides
These in-depth guides effectively allow you to create your own master class with pianist Leon Fleischer and the Emerson String Quartet. Useful for musicians as well as serious listeners who wish to watch and listen, while reviewing musical scores for Schubert’s late piano sonatas and Bartok’s string quartets.
For Adults - In-depth
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Archive
Complete CSO radio broadcasts are available for streaming for six weeks following their air date. Artist interviews and other audio features from the programs continue to be available from their archives at: Listen and Watch. Their main radio page can be found here.
