Notes on Music
Notes on Music is heard throughout the week on KLRE, Classical 90.5, and is written and voiced by Ray Moore.
Ray Moore is Professor Emeritus of Music and former Director of Choral Studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Dr. Moore received his Bachelor's degree in music from Texas Tech University, and both his Master's and Doctorate from Columbia University.
Moore has published a book, High Notes and Low, based on his Notes on Music spots. You can purchase the book at amadeuspress.com. And you can learn more about his book in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nYPjYuCkAwU
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Brazilian composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos, has written numerous symphonies, operas, chamber music, and concertos, among other forms, with perhaps Bachianas…
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