The Brothers Balliett

So Old It's New

Have you ever heard a piece of VERY early music and thought, "that could easily have been written today"? Today the Brothers Balliett explore music that's so old it sounds new. Jan 15, 2015

Guerilla Composer Portrait: Gloria Coates

The American-born, Germany-based composer Gloria Coates is the most prolific female symphonist of all time. Today at 3, the Brothers Balliett take a listen. Jan 8, 2015

I'll Be in an Airplane Ten Miles Above Albania for Xmas

Happy holidaze! This week, the Brothers Balliett pay homage to that great holiday tradition of seemingly-endless travel; two airplane-centric works take centerstage today. Dec 25, 2014

I Will Punch Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' Right in the Face

Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" – the height of Italian Baroque invention, or overplayed schlock? Join the Brothers Balliett in deciding today at 3 pm. Dec 18, 2014

Composers Playing Music by Other Composers

Today at 3, The Brothers Balliett hear Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber perform Stravinsky, Thomas Adès take on Schubert and Philip Glass and Steve Reich jam on Four Organs. Dec 11, 2014

You Heard It Here First

Today at 3 pm, the Brothers Balliett present their favorite releases of 2014 (so far), including performances by The Cellar and Point, Miranda Cuckson and more. Dec 4, 2014

Guerilla Composer Portrait: Arthur Levering

Continuing their series of 'Guerrilla Composer Portraits', the Brothers Balliett settle into the Q2 Music studios with the music of American composer Arthur Levering. Nov 27, 2014

What the Devil is a Metagong?

You heard it here first, folks. That's the theme of today's show, as the Brothers dive into the rich ocean of new releases from spring, summer, and fall of 2014. Nov 20, 2014