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Peter pays tribute to wonderful late 19th century American composers, some of whom were once considered among the best in the world. Over time, music by…

For composers like Bach and Handel, a suite meant a collection of dances. In this episode, Peter provides a glimpse into how Baroque society got its…

Beethoven may have been the master of motivic unity, but Johannes Brahms comes in a close second. Within Brahms' wonderful Romantic music, if you look…

Peter shows how Beethoven's music is developed over time--how the beginning, middle and end of a piece relate to each other. It's called musical form, and…

Peter sings without singing with a little help from Felix Mendelssohn. His Songs Without Words was conceived as a song with a singer, yet it has no words.…

Peter explains the powerful simplicity behind Frederick Chopin's Prelude in E minor, one of the twenty-four preludes Chopin composed in homage to his…

Brahms was composing in the late 19th century, but he worshipped music of the past. In this episode, Peter shows us how Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven all…

North Carolina's governor launched a two-part strategy Wednesday that could end protracted litigation over the state's so-called bathroom bill and its…

Experts are predicting a lower risk for wildfires this year in western North Carolina. More than 50 blazes burned thousands of acres during last year's…

Guilford College is facing a federal discrimination lawsuit. Some students and coaches at the Greensboro school allege unequal treatment for female…