Sonatas and Soundscapes
News & Music Stations: Mon - Thu, 11 am - 1 pm; Fri, 11 am - 12 pm
Sonatas and Soundscapes explores the diverse and colorful range of classical (and not-so-classical) music. Every weekday host Bradley Fuller programs instrumental music from history’s repertoire—everything from baroque to experimentalism.
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Marking the 250th anniversary of the battle that gave South Carolina one of its most iconic symbols, the ensemble will present Jay Bocook's "Sullivan's Island" as part of its "Liberty!" performance on Saturday at Dock Street Theatre.
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Ahead of a centennial celebration at Carnegie Hall on June 20th, conductor and Floyd protégé Christopher James Ray offers insights into the life, work, and legacy of a South Carolinian called the "Father of American Opera."
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Entering its 24th season, the Southeastern Piano Festival at the University of South Carolina will once again showcase the versatility and power of the instrument at its center through a range of events in Columbia--including an array of performances from teenage participants, USC faculty, and guest artists.
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Following its premiere of a work honoring Upstate Revolutionary War heroine Dicey Langston in April, the GSO rounds out the 2025-2026 season with selections from an iconic American opera rooted in the South Carolina Lowcountry: George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess.
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Marking three decades of showcasing top piano talents, the HHIPC is bringing 20 teenagers representing six countries to Hilton Head for its Young Artist Competition March 16th-21st.
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William Starrett's choreography and Felix Mendelssohn's music are set to combine for onstage whimsy in Columbia and Charleston this February.
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Celebrating Black History Month, the Colour of Music Festival returns to its home city and North Charleston for performances showcasing a wide repertoire and range of performing forces.
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Featuring a choir, soloists, and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, SC Bach is set to present its namesake's Christmas masterwork in full over the course of two performances at Furman University December 20th-21st.
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Ellen Schlaefer, director of Opera Studies at the University of South Carolina School of Music, shares insights into Gian Carlo Menotti's Pulitzer Prize-winning opera ahead of three performances Nov. 7-9.
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In his recent album Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes, Tom Hicks brings historic insights and artistic intuition to a cherished part of the piano repertoire.
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Vick's long career on the podium before the Chorale will culminate in a concert of the conductor's favorite choral-orchestral masterworks—works he says have special meaning for today's world.
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Co-created by Converse University professors John Jeter and David Berry, Waiting for You will be at Spartanburg's Chapman Cultural Center April 11th-13th.