YourClassical Story

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Sue Hansen of Tallahassee, Fla., shares how she has loved classical music from a young age, and even has portraits of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin over her piano.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Tim Donahue of Columbia, S.C., retells the experience of seeing Arthur Rubinstein in college, sparking his lifelong love for classical music.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Shawn Trapp of Kingston, N.Y., reveals how Beethoven's "Gloria" from 'Missa Solemnis' had a profound effect on him as a 14 year old.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Sterling Biggers of Milwaukee, Wis., shares the memory of his father dancing to Tchaikovsky and thanks him for the gift of classical music.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Roland Stout from Laurel Hill, N.C., shares how music is "a part of him", from singing as a child into his adulthood.

Have you ever been so enthralled with a piece of music that you lose track of time? On this episode of YourClassical Story, Sean McPherson from St. Paul, Minn., shares how a short dog walk goes 45 minutes longer than expected due to a classical work.

On this episodes of YourClassical Story, Phillip Nones of Centerville, Md., shares how a chance encounter with a classical record at the public library catapulted him into the world of classical music.

Philip Mandel, of Beaverton, Ore., used to hate practicing piano, until he saw a concert that changed his view of classical music. On this episode of YourClassical Story, he shares how seeing Mahler's Symphony No. 1 inspired him and saved his life.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Phil McLarty of Hope, Ark., shares how a Tchaikovsky record got him hooked on classical music.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Paul of Boston, Mass., shares how Debussy became his favorite composer after discovering the music in college.