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Listen to Kelsey Patterson as she recommends Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky.

On the next Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Radio Hour episode, we will feature two groundbreaking works, Florence Price's Piano Concerto, which combines classical elegance with vibrant African American musical traditions and Maurice Ravel's seductive Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2.Composed in 1934, Price's concerto is a dazzling display of rhythmic vitality and melodic richness. Host Ryan Haskins and pianist Michelle Cann will delve into its lush orchestration and the dynamic interplay between piano and orchestra. From the lively first section to the provocative second and the jubilant finale, join us as we celebrate Price's innovative spirit and explore why this concerto remains a masterpiece of American classical music.Maurice Ravel's enchanting Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2, derived from Ravel's lush ballet score, is a journey that transports listeners to a world of myth and romance. The suite's rich orchestral colors and complex rhythms unfold a story of love and pastoral beauty, culminating in the exhilarating "Danse Générale."Explore Ravel's masterful orchestration and Florence Price's legacy of innovation and passion. Join us as we honor these two composers who significantly contributed to Western Classical Music in the 20th century, providing inspiration and impacting historical shifts that we still celebrate today.

An hour of chamber music. Schubert and Debussy frame a conversation with Seth May-Patterson, violist.

Listen to Michael Maxwell as he recommends Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD.

Weather this weekend in Sioux City you can expect cloudy skies with a mix of rain and snow possibly throughout the day.

March madness! Josh Nannestad moves us smartly forward in step with music of Sousa, Elgar, and Karl King. Unusual submissions from Stravinsky, Liszt, Grieg, and more.

Weather Boss is a collaboration with Bryant Elementary

Listen to Michael Maxwell as he recommends Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie by Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty.

During this Black History Month, host Josh Nannestad leads us through exceptional western art music from Black composers and performers. We feature Undine Smith Moore, William Dawson, Florence Price, Randall Goosby, Leontyne Price, Justin Holland, Reginald Mobley, and Scott Joplin.

Weather Boss is a collaboration with Bryant Elementary