“The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune,” as they say in Ireland—and the age-old folk music of the Emerald Isle is still inspiring new composers today.
This Saturday on Second Inversion: Luck of the Irish. We’ll hear music from the rolling hills and ramshackle pubs of Ireland. Pour yourself a pint and join us as we toast the Emerald Isle, with music inspired by the sounds, spirit, and folklore of Ireland.
To listen, tune in to KING FM on Saturday, March 18 at 9pm PT.
All that glitters is not gold—but still, the search continues. From pirate crusades to treasure hunts to the legends of El Dorado, the quest for gold is at the heart of many of history’s great stories…and these epic tales continue to inspire new music today.
This Saturday on Second Inversion: Solid Gold. We’ll hear music that shimmers, and stories of treasures untold! From gilded cities to glittering instruments—plus, where people in the 21st century go to strike gold.
To listen, tune in to KING FM on Saturday, March 11 at 9pm PT.
Throughout history, the classical tradition has been made richer by women’s contributions—even if they didn’t always receive the proper credit.
This Saturday on Second Inversion, we’re celebrating women’s voices. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll share music from women who have helped shape, inspire, and expand the world of classical music.
From the modal musings of Hildegard von Bingen to the ear-expanding experiments of Pauline OIiveros and the vibrant, cross-cultural folk songs of Nathalie Joachim, we’ll hear music from women who have made a mark on classical music history. Plus, we’ll talk about why women composers have been historically underrepresented in classical music—and how that’s changing in the 21st century.
To listen, tune in to KING FM on Saturday, March 4 at 9pm PT.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star—how I wonder what you are. It’s a question that dates back a lot longer than the old nursery rhyme. Since the beginning of time, philosophers, poets, and musicians have looked to the sky and tried to imagine what was up there. How many of us are still doing the same thing today?
This Saturday on Second Inversion: Starry Night. Join us for music that shimmers and sparkles like the stars in the sky. We’ll hear celestial sounds, astronaut anthems, and even music recorded in outer space. Plus, one composer’s musical impression of Van Gogh’s Starry Night—and another’s gravity-defying soundtrack for the Apollo 11 moon landing.
To listen, tune in to KING FM on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9pm PT.
Music is like water: it can be calm and serene, or choppy and chaotic. It can lift you, carry you, or bury you—it can immerse you in its waves.
On this Saturday’s episode of Second Inversion, we’re scuba diving for new sounds. We’ll get lost in the waves, with music ranging from rippling rivers to epic storms and tender whale songs. Plus, a sound ecologist takes us to the beach to listen to the barnacles.
To listen, tune in to KING FM on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9pm PT.