Classical Gassing
Lively conversations at the intersection of music, culture, and community. Join Music Director Paul Surapine and guests from The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra and beyond as they share stories, insights, and laughs that keep the fire of tradition burning bright.
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The Magic Happens When You’re in the Room (opens the original)
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What makes a great musical performance feel effortless? In this lively episode of Classical Gassing , Paul Surapine and longtime Claflin Hill supporter Peter Vangness talk about the enormous preparation behind seemingly effortless performances, the next generation of musicians, the friendships created through music, and the moments when a musician simply takes flight. From Mozart and Beethoven to a spontaneous performance of “Amazing Grace,” this is a conversation about why great music isn't jus
It Takes a Community: How Claflin Hill Reached a Historic Milestone (opens the original)
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More Than Music: Building a Community That Lasts For the first time in Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra history, we reached—and surpassed—our annual goal of raising $150,000 from private donors. But this episode isn't really about fundraising. It's about perseverance. It's about believing in something worth building. Claflin Hill's Director of Development, Bernadette Stockwell, sits down with Claflin Hill founder and Executive & Artistic Director Paul Surapine to reflect on the historic achieveme
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