Musical Tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Music filled the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. from an early age, so perhaps a fitting tribute to Dr. King is a musical one. Here are three classical pieces that were composed to honor the legacy of this civil rights hero. →
Unlikely Composers
You know these people as actors, philosophers, or authors. Did you know they were composers, too? →
The Suzuki Method Debate
A New York Times story examines the debate about roots of the Suzuki method. →
Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
Need gift inspiration? WDAV music director Ted Weiner offers two albums sure to please music lovers this holiday season. →
Bernard Herrmann, Man of Many Genres
WDAV’s Matt Rogers always loved movies. But it was Herrmann’s scores – Journey to the Center of the Earth’s, in particular — that fostered his appreciation for the art of film scores. →
A Beginner’s Guide to Opera
You’ve decided to take the plunge into the beauty, power, and virtuosity of opera. But where do you start? →
Music, Composed by Brushstrokes
“Mi Concierto” — a painting by Myelita Melton inspired by her love of music — will be shown in Davidson College’s Arts Jubillee. →
Top 5 Scariest Halloween Soundtracks
A celebration of cinema’s most unsettling scores →
Must-Have New Release: Lara St. John’s Schubert
WDAV Music Director Ted Weiner recommends an album that’s “spot on in doing right by Schubert.” →