Michael Steinberg

This week at NPR Classical, a fond remembrance ofMichael Steinberg , a man who lived a life in music. His program notes, books, lectures and radio essays are masterful examples of how to explain classical music to both the novice and the expert. Michael had a kind of avuncular warmth and wit in his writing that opened the doors of classical music to countless fans. I fondly remember the times I worked with him, always looking forward to hearing his insights on composers he loved, like Nielsen and Sibelius. Please take a moment to click on this story and listen to Michael’s passionate and personal radio essay on the subject of the symphony. It says a lot about the man who made classical music easier to understand, and a lot more fun. Tom Huizenga, NPR Music