Classical Music with Mona Seghatoleslami

Mona Seghatoleslamiis the host and producer of Classical 91.5 FM weekdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. She also hosts Live From HochsteinWednesdays at 12:10 p.m. Subscribe to Arts Features with Mona podcast.

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Recently on my blog

Quilted Music: Caris Burton and Birds in Warped Time

from Mona Seghatoleslami, posted: 05/16/2013 - 7:42am

Hearing a piece of music on WXXI's Classical 91.5 inspired quilting artist Caris Burton to create a new work. I love the connections she made with this music and its composer, and I'm glad that she took some time to write up this story to share here on the WXXI blog. Read Caris's story below, and you can see two music inspired quilts by Caris Burton on display at the Genessee Valley Quilt Club Show at RIT May 31st through June 2nd.

Clara Rockmore and the Theremin

from Mona Seghatoleslami, posted: 04/08/2013 - 8:49am

A couple of weeks ago, I put a recording on the radio of Dvorak's Humoresque – as played on the theremin by the great Clara Rockmore.

A few WXXI listeners wrote in to comment about the recording, including Dave, who wrote: “I'd like to see it in action to better appreciate the technique & coordination - all the details.” I'm posting my response here too for anyone else who might be interested.

Jeremy Denk: Beethoven, Bach, Liszt at Eastman

from Mona Seghatoleslami, posted: 03/19/2013 - 10:21am

Pianist Jeremy Denk is playing a recital tonight at 8pm in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. He’ll be playing music by Bartók, Liszt, Bach, and Beethoven.

Classical Music Internet Sillies

from Mona Seghatoleslami, posted: 03/05/2013 - 12:57pm

Classical music fans have been having fun recently with several silly internet crazes. Here are a few highlights, with explanations via Know Your Meme.

More Musical Conversations

from Mona Seghatoleslami, posted: 02/27/2013 - 9:01am

How's it going with you? As for me: continued Bach to Bach hits on the radio, roaming the Rochester classical concert scene, getting ready for Live from Hochstein, and chatting about music when I can. Here are a few of my recent interviews/features:

WXXI Goes to the Movies

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 6:00am

on Classical 91.5

Classical 91.5 has designated July 19th "WXXI Goes to the Movies" day!