Classical Music

On the debut episode of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Radio Hour, we dive into the incredible and fascinating world of Beethoven, specifically his 7th Symphony. Two hundred and eleven years after its debut, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7continues to captivate listeners. What makes this masterpiece so compelling? We'll explore the tumultuous period during which Beethoven composed this Symphony, his struggles with ill health, and his experiences amid the Napoleonic Wars. Join us as we unravel the rhythmic vitality, folk music influences, and sheer energy that have cemented this Symphony's place in the hearts of audiences worldwide. Join Host Maestro Ryan Haskins and discover why Beethoven himself called it "one of my best works."

A look at the career of one the greatest composers of all time today on Opus as Gretchen sits down with Ryan Haskins to talk about this weekend's…

A two for one on Opus today. First Gretchen talks with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Music Director, Ryan Haskins about The Second City…

Gretchen welcomes Ellen Osborn to Opus today. Osborn is a singer and actor when not at her day job (as an attorney) and she talks about some of her…

Join Gretchen on Opus today for G.F. Handel's Water Music, 3 suites of orchestral music composed after a request from King George I to hold a concert on…

A prelude to the afternoon of a French Impressionist, with composer Claude Debussy the focus of this episode of Opus. Join Gretchen for his Nocturnes for…

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Conductor/Music Director Ryan Haskins sits down with Gretchen on this episode of Opus. Ryan has a preview of the music on…