Monthly Highlights

On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of his birth, Stingray Classica celebrates the groundbreaking music of Aaron Copland (1900-1990). Considered the most important American composer of his generation, Copland played a significant role in developing a distinctive, national style of composition. …

Wednesday, November 19 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek (1791-1825). Voříšek was an exceptionally talented pianist and promising young composer, who left his native Bohemia for Vienna in 1813 to pursue his musical ambitions. His oeuvre consists mostly of piano comp…

In November, Stingray Classica premieres four impressive performances by the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) on Saturday evenings at 21:00. This time, the LSO presents masterpieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The series begins on November 1, when Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma brings lyricism and fi…

Italy will always be the birthplace of opera! Each November, opera houses throughout the country ring in the new opera season. On Sunday afternoons at 14:00, Stingray Classica broadcasts some of Italy’s finest composers’ masterpieces to celebrate the opening of this year’s opera season, including Gi…