Classical Spotlight - Passionate Stars

This week we feature the Emerson String Quartet, a local violinist performing tomorrow night, and the cast of San Antonio Opera. Tune in for Classical Spotlight this afternoon at 2pm and listen to the show online here.

First we head backstage at the Lila Cockrell Theater to talk with Carmen, Audrey Babcock; Don Jose, San Antonio's own Michael Wade Lee; Micaela, Sandra Lopez; Escamillo, Franco Pomponi; and Director Michael Scarola. They perform tomorrow through Sunday, find out more here. And read the TPR news report here.

Next, Stephanie Tepley, violin and Brent Watkins, piano, talk about their program of Mozart, Franck and Debussy at UTSA tomorrow night at 7:30. Admission is free. Learn more here.

Finally the Emerson String Quartet plays at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church as guest of the San Antonio Chamber Music Society. We'll talk with violinist Eugene Drucker and violist Lawrence Dutton about their music and recordings. Find out more, including ticket information online here or by calling 408 1558.

Next week we'll hear from the San Antonio Symphony and learn about some new music in Austin!