SF Performances: The BobCasts: Recent Episodes

San Francisco Performances

This eight-part series explores the history and themes of works and composers on San Francisco Performances’ 2020–21 Season. Each episode enlists the deep knowledge and razor-sharp wit of SFP music historian-in-residence, Robert “Bob” Greenberg. Informative, entertaining, and perhaps a tad bit irreverent, the BobCasts offer a digital survey of popular composers and musical genres.

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The profound influence of Flamenco on Spanish and Latin American guitar composers.

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A look at the history and evolution of the classical guitar.

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An examination of Beethoven on his 250th birthday.

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An exploration into the life and work of Sergei Prokofiev.

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A deeper dive into these Mozart favorites.

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The birth and history of the string quartet.

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A deeper look at one of Schubert's great song cycles.

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An exploration of the history of art song and German Lieder.

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Music Historian-in-Residence Robert “Bob” Greenberg previews The Bobcasts: a series of eight podcasts exploring the history and themes of works and composers from the San Francisco Performances 2020–21 Season.