The Interlochen Collection
Join Classical IPR every week for The Interlochen Collection, a program of music from the archives of Interlochen Center for the Arts.
The program features music performances from the land of the stately pines, stories from Interlochen's history and updates from notable alumni.
Most episodes are also available to stream on demand through the IPR website or Interlochen Public Radio mobile app.
Past episodes
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Hear archival recordings of Interlochen students performing musical fairy tales by Mozart, Dukas, Tchaikovsky, Ravel and more.
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Esteemed American composer Alan Hovhaness visited Interlochen Arts Academy in 1982, and students performed his music - including the world premiere of his Symphony no. 40.
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This program features performances from the 2001-02 Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Hazelwood, together with visiting orchestra, the Costa Rica Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marvin Araya.
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Archival recordings of Debussy's Petite Suite, La Mer, etudes and more, performed by Interlochen faculty and students
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Hear musical settings of Norse, Greek, Middle Eastern, Roman, and Anishinaabe legends, all performed by Interlochen Arts Academy and Camp students.
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In 1992, the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and Choir traveled to Lincoln Center to perform in a celebration of Mozart's bicentennial.
More from Interlochen's archives
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In 1931, Howard Hanson gave part of his Symphony no. 2 "Romantic" to Joe Maddy and the National Music Camp for its radio broadcasting signature.
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In April 1963, Interlochen's founder Joseph E. Maddy spoke with Frederick Fennell about the earliest days of Interlochen Arts Academy.
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Hear an archival recording of the 1942 world premiere of Percy Grainger's transcription of Cesar Franck's Choral no. 2, performed at Interlochen's National Music Camp.