Explore the music of underrepresented composers and performers as part of YourClassical’s project to commission and record their works for the enjoyment of all.
One of the best guitar virtuosos of the 19th century lived right here in the United States. Justin Holland arranged and composed music for the guitar that people nationwide would play. Some of that music has recently been recorded for the first time. Join Scott Blankenship with Holland expert Prof. Ernie Jackson in 'Justin Holland: The Guitar's Black Pioneer.'
As part of a project to record more music by composers of color and women, we recently commissioned Navajo pianist Connor Chee to write ‘Unbroken: Music for the Navajo Code Talkers.’ Listen to this engaging piece now!
As part of a project to record more music by composers of color and women, YourClassical recently commissioned Nashville composer Cristina Spinei to write ‘Spiral,’ a trio for violin, cello and piano. Listen now, and find out what went into the creation of her new work.
Explore the music of underrepresented composers and performers as part of YourClassical’s project to commission and record their works for the enjoyment of all.
Scott Blankenship started his radio career in college when he began working as a volunteer at a local cable radio station, announcing alternative and new rock music. His love and appreciation of classical music began at public radio station KVNO in Omaha, where he spent 13 years in various on-air and management roles, five of those years as the morning drive-time host. Indications that radio was in his blood go back to age five, when he used a corkboard and a battered phonograph as a makeshift radio studio; his father's Air Force issue flashlight served as his "on air" light. In his spare time, Blankenship is an avid cyclist and amateur playwright with several produced scripts to his credit.
