APM Presents - Classical Specials
Words and Music of Black America
Join Andrea Blain as we celebrate National Poetry Month with Words and Music of Black America. This special will pair music with texts by Black poets that raise issues of civil rights, social justice, racial divides and freedom in diverse and sometimes surprising ways.
Composers may include:
Florence Price: who set the words of poets Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Langston Hughes to music along with some of her own poetry.
Margaret Bonds: who has also worked with the poetry of Langston Hughes as well as Countee Cullen and others.
Harry Thacker Burleigh’s setting of spirituals and poetry.
William Grant Still
Coleridge Taylor Perkinson
One hour
Broadcast Window: April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Lunar Reflections:
A Classical Journey Through the Phases of the Moon
Lunar Reflections: A Classical Journey Through the Phases of the Moon is a unique blend of classical music and mindfulness, designed to engage listeners in a deeply immersive musical experience. Each lunar phase is paired with evocative classical works, which help guide listeners through moments of introspection, creativity, and renewal. With a rich narrative and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack, this program offers a fresh way to connect with music, nature, and emotional wellness.
One hour
Broadcast Window: May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Valor and Victory
This year marks the 80th anniversary of World War II. This special program will look at the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe through the lens of classical music, which was a significant and sometimes surprising part of life during the war years and after. The war and its aftermath inspired composers to reflect feelings and events of the time. This special will emphasize music that honors the sacrifices of WW II as well as celebrating victory and the spirit of that era. Updated from 2020
One hour
Broadcast Window: May 1, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Proud to Be
Pride Month is a wonderful time to celebrate our unique identities and to reflect on how pride and authenticity show up in our lives. We asked classical musicians in the LGBTQIA community about their thoughts on Pride. The answers we got were incredibly diverse and thought-provoking. This one-hour special brings all of those thoughts to you punctuated with music performed, conducted or composed by these featured artists.
One hour
Broadcast Window: May 30, 2025 - July 1, 2025