CC Throwback - Blues Dell'Arte with Dr. Chris Vaneman

Voices of a Nation at Cowpens National Battlefield

Dr. Peter B. Kay visits Cowpens National Battlefield, just 20 minutes from Spartanburg, where he talks to Ranger Paul Cothren about Spartanburg's role in the American Revolution. He then talks to park volunteer Manley Roberts about the role of music in colonial AmericaOne of Spartanburg Philharmonic's quartets will be performing at the anniversary of the battle on 1/17 at 11am - be sure to take advantage of this fun, FREE event. Voices of a Nation, Spartanburg Philharmonic's showcase of great American composers, will be held January 24 at Converse University's Twichell Auditorium. Follow the link below to get your tickets. https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/4404161... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZhZF80U0JrYjhheU55NUhJd3J1MVNRazNMd3xBQ3Jtc0ttdW1qV3lZbXBpNzM2ak1GMnNQNUFpb1VkaXZ1a3ByRTVYdHNMeXNrVmNWWjUzeDFuNjZ1ejVSLUlCaG5Cc3JyUjdJdGNBOEdCem42NURmNkVYcVZ3MnVOcjEtMGRKVUtpWWtnN0hnVE5TcjNvNTBkaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fticket%2Fp%2F44041615%2Fvoices-of-a-nation-spartanburg-twichell-auditorium-in-the-zimmerli-performance-center&v=wKHblMbgdAI]

Debussy: La Mer w/ Chris Vaneman

In our latest episode of Classical Conversations, John Young Shik Concklin and Chris Vaneman sit down for oysters and an exploration of the Philharmonic’s upcoming program. At the heart of their discussion is Debussy’s La Mer, but along the way, they also consider the sweep of Rossini’s William Tell Overture, the wit and humanity of Mozart’s operas, and the artistry of Amy Beach. Seats are still available for the performance—go to sphil.org for more details.

CC Throwback - Blues Dell'Arte with Dr. Chris Vaneman

THROWBACK THURSDAY A look back at when Spartanburg Philharmonic Music Director John Young Shik Concklin chatted with Dean of the School of the Arts at Converse University Dr. Chris Vaneman about the Phil's February 2025 concert featuring works by Igor Stravinsky, Clarice Assad, and Wynton Marsalis. Classical Conversations is a series by Spartanburg Philharmonic where Dr. Chris Vaneman and John Young Shik Concklin chat with each other and guest artists about upcoming concert programs and events. Be sure to subscribe - new episodes will drop closer to the start of our 2025-2026 season. For tickets, click here: https://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/subscribe

CC Throwback - Symphonie Fantastique with Dr. Peter B. Kay

THROWBACK THURSDAY A look back at when Spartanburg Philharmonic Music Director John Concklin chatted with SP Composer in Residence Peter B. Kay about the Phil's September 2024 concert featuring Berlioz, "Symphonie Fantastique," Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," and Reena Esmail's "RE | Member." Classical Conversations is a series by Spartanburg Philharmonic where Dr. Chris Vaneman and John Concklin chat with each other and guest artists about upcoming concert programs and events. Be sure to subscribe - new episodes will drop closer to the start of our 2025-2026 season. For tickets, click here: https://www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org/subscribe