Music

Tom talks to two young composers who are making their way in the world of classical music, and singing with the Choral Arts Chorus. Douglas Buchanan and Michael Rickelton will share their perspectives on the current classical scene, and we’ll hear some of their music performed by the Choral Arts Chamber Chorus. Tune in at 9:00 on Tuesday night, March 26.

A treat for lovers of American folk music, a visit by the singer-songwriter before his weekend performances in Maryland. Winner of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Tom Paxton has been writing and singing songs for 50 years. Many other performers, including Pete Seeger and Judy Collins, have sung his songs. Tom Paxton performs as part of the Common Ground On The Hill concert series on Friday March 1 at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, and Saturday, March 2  at the Carroll County Arts Center in Westminster.

On the January and February editions of Choral Arts Classics, Tom welcomes Ray Sprenkle back to the show to discuss the masterpiece that Mozart left unfinished at his death in 1791. His Requiem is one of the most beloved pieces in the classical canon.

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February 5, 2013

1015 Paca St. 633 Sarah Ann St. Dozens of addresses all over Baltimore were once home to Maryland's African-American Civil War veterans. Many of them had been Eastern Shore slaves. Today, we'll hear about a Maryland State Archives project to document their lives, and we'll hear what their experience was like during the war--and after.

On the January and February editions of Choral Arts Classics, Tom welcomes Ray Sprenkle back to the show to discuss the masterpiece that Mozart left unfinished at his death in 1791. His Requiem is one of the most beloved pieces in the classical canon. Tom and Ray will talk about Mozart’s life, and his lasting influence on generations of musicians who followed him. Tune in January 29 and February 26 at 9:00PM for this two-part feast of Mozart’s most beloved choral work, in advance of Choral Arts’ performances of the Requiem with the Baltimore Symphony February 28-March 3.

Anthony Anderson of East Baltimore was tackled by a city detective during an arrest four months ago. As a result of injuries during that arrest, Anderson died that night in police custody. State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein announced last week there will be no charges against the police officers involved in the arrest. We asked him why.

What do you get when you give a police scanner an ambient soundtrack? Eric Eberhardt, creator of the website “You Are Listening To Baltimore” told us on Maryland Morning.

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The singer-songwriter Victoria Vox maintains a busy tour schedule throughout the year. She’s appearing here in Baltimore this weekend along with the country singer Karen Collins at the Roots Café, a monthly series hosted by the writer and singer-songwriter Geoffrey Himes.

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A conversation with punk-rock firebrand Ian Svenonius, who exploded onto the music scene in the 1980s with a frenetic, high-octane band called "Nation of Ulysses."  He’s been burning bright ever since, fronting groups like "The Make-Up" and "Chain and the Gang," and he’s just written a book called "Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Group."

Kevin “Kal” Kallaugher has been poking fun at poli