Episode Five of Up Close and Classical focuses on two American composers born in the last decades of the 19th century. These pioneering musician-composers opened the door for future generations forging their own voices within the world of classical music. Paralleling the reconstruction, new waves of immigration, and the suffrage movement in the U.S., these mavericks tied the old with the new, representing the ever-developing American culture at the turn of the 20th century.

Up Close and Classical is a podcast series which takes a close look at the lives of classical composers and musicians. Each episode focuses on a composer, a theme, or a collection of works that have recently been presented in concert by Symphony of the Redwoods and the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra. Through musical excerpts, historical context, and insightful conversations with musicians, Up Close and Classical invites you to lean in and listen closely to the music you love. It's no murder mystery, true crime, or horror podcast, but you'll learn something new!

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