Breakfast Classics

There are many organizations and venues offering classical music performances throughout the summer. VPM's Mike Goldberg provides a sampling of what concertgoers can explore.

Composer Kevin Keller strives to compose in traditional forms, but uses electronics to come up with a unique sound of ambient music. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Kevin about his style and the music on one of his recent albums.

Paul Merkelo serves as Principal Trumpet for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, while also traveling the world as a soloist. His newest release on the Naxos label showcases the Trumpet Concertos of Alexander Arutiunian, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Mieczyslaw Weinberg. VPM's Mike Goldberg talks with Paul about the music on this recording.