Music for Life

Music for Life

Music for Life is a music-appreciation and music-history based program that explores the purpose and value of music to humanity’s enrichment. Hosted by Ryan Malone, it features interviews with artists performing at the Armstrong Auditorium sponsored by the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation.

Episodes

April 11, 2022 57 mins

In this episode, we play the second half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on March 16, 2022: Handel’s imaginative oratorio, Israel in Egypt.

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In this episode, we play the first half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on March 16, 2022—Handel’s imaginative oratorio, "Israel in Egypt."

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In this episode, we explore an upcoming concert featuring recorder virtuoso Tabea Debus and lutenist Kevin Payne at Armstrong Auditorium on March 31, 2022.

Tabea Debus at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…-payne-lute

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March 21, 2022 55 mins

In this episode, we play highlights from a concert presented by the King’s Singers in Armstrong Auditorium on February 20, 2022.

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In this episode, we explore Handel's imaginative oratorio Israel in Egypt, in the lead-up to the Armstrong Chamber Choir's performance of it on March 16.

Ticket Information
Israel in Egypt at Armstrong Auditorium: www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…el-in-egypt

More Armstrong Chamber Choir videos
Armstrong Arts YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI3fn0yfh3v_w5sGr_DGkjw
Ryan Malone's YouTube Channel: www...

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February 21, 2022 54 mins

In this episode, we explore the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto to be performed at Armstrong Auditorium on March 2, and the rising star who will be featured as soloist in this work, alongside the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic.

Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…hilharmonic

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In this episode, we explore the Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic in the lead-up to its March 2 performance at Armstrong Auditorium — specifically looking at a Rossini overture and Schubert symphony they will perform.

Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…hilharmonic

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In this episode, we explore two concerts for February 2022 in Armstrong Auditorium: the Branford Marsalis Quartet on February 10 and the King’s Singers on February 20.

Branford Marsalis Quartet at Armstrong Auditorium:
https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/an-evening-with-branford-marsalis

The King’s Singers at Armstrong Auditorium:
https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/the-kings-singers

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In this episode, we play the last half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 19, 2018 — the world-premiere of the oratorio Abraham.

Abraham Oratorio on iTunes:
itunes.apple.com/album/id14053092…?ls=1&app=itunes

Abraham Concert on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EwtbcofTf8

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In this episode, we play the first half of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 19, 2018 — the world-premiere of the oratorio Abraham.

Abraham Oratorio on iTunes:
itunes.apple.com/album/id14053092…?ls=1&app=itunes

Abraham Concert on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EwtbcofTf8

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January 3, 2022 56 mins

In this episode, we play the majority of a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on December 2, 2021 — given by harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet.

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December 6, 2021 56 mins

In this episode, we play highlights from a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on November 11, 2021 — given by the Romeros Guitar Quartet.

Pepe Romero and Paula Malone — Vocal/Guitar Sets 11 Nov. 2021
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXph1wSTZrs

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In this episode, we explore harpist Bridget Kibbey and the Dover String Quartet, in the lead-up to their Bach celebration at Armstrong Auditorium December 2.

Bridget Kibbey and Dover Quartet at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…ing-quartet

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In this episode, we explore the Romeros Guitar Quartet in the lead-up to their performance at Armstrong Auditorium on November 11.

Los Romeros at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…tar-quartet

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October 18, 2021 55 mins

In this episode, we explore and preview the 2021-22 concert season at Armstrong Auditorium.

2021-22 Season at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…arts-series

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In this episode, we conclude a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 8, 2021 — given by Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio.

Sara Sant’Ambrogio’s website:
www.sarasantambrogio.com

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In this episode, we begin a two-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on April 8, 2021 — given by Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio.

Sara Sant’Ambrogio’s website:
www.sarasantambrogio.com

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April 19, 2021 54 mins

In this episode, we explore the acclaimed Zukerman Trio and the rich program they are bringing to Armstrong Auditorium on April 29.

Zukerman Trio at Armstrong Auditorium:
www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…kerman-trio

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In this episode, we spotlight Grammy-winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio and the “Journey Through North and South America” program she is bringing to Armstrong Auditorium on April 8.

Ryan Malone’s Rondo for Cello and Orchestra, featuring soloist Seth Malone:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXAhNzE-vw

Sara Sant’Ambrogio Playing Excerpt From “Porgy and Bess”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZAjv2pl1vk

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March 29, 2021 50 mins

In this episode, we conclude a three-part series where we play a concert presented in Armstrong Auditorium on February 2, 2021 — featuring our very own jazz virtuoso Mark Jenkins and his tribute to Ellis Marsalis.

YouTube channel for Mark Jenkins:
www.youtube.com/user/NeoDavinci

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