Diary of a Musician

Leon shares a trio of compositions from Ludwig van Beethoven that feature the piano, including the Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor (Moonlight), the Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major (Waldstein), and the Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 (Sonata Pathétique).

Diary of a Musician with Leon Burke S4:E23 - Beethoven's Pianism

Leon focuses on the music of Frédéric François Chopin, a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, who wrote primarily for solo piano.

Diary of a Musician with Leon Burke S4:E24 - The Many Moods of Chopin

Leon will discuss how Ludwig van Beethoven responded to oncoming deafness, with excerpts from the Symphony No. 3 in E♭ major (Erioca), the opera Fidelio, the Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 (Appassionata), and more.

Diary of a Musician with Leon Burke S4:E25 - Beethoven's New Way

Leon shares music "left over" from previous programs this week. Hear music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Modest Mussorgsky, and Johann Sebastian Bach!

Diary of a Musician with Leon Burke S4:E26 - More Leftovers!

Leon shares compositions that feature the viola, an instrument often used to play the "inner voices" in string quartets and symphonic writing. Hear music from Georg Philipp Telemann, Paul Hindemith, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and others.

Diary of a Musician with Leon Burke S4:E27 - Showcasing the Viola

A weekly radio program hosted by Dr. Leon Burke and featuring classical music connected to experiences from Dr. Burke's life and long career as a musician, singer, and conductor! This first episode features memories from Dr. Burke's time with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Diary of a Musician with Leon Burke S1:E1 - St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra

Classical music in St Louis, from Classic 107.3 and 96.3 HD2