(NAPSA)—Behind every great symphony, there’s a great story. This October, the San Francisco Symphony and its charismatic music director, Michael Tilson Thomas, launch the second season of Keeping Score, which explores the stories and the drama behind some of the most revolutionary works in music. ATV series by the San Francisco Symphonyprovides a new wayto experience classical music. Through dramatic storytelling and compelling visual re-creations, as well as sweeping live performances, Keeping Score is designed to make classical music more accessible and meaningful to people of all ages. It is also sure to strike a chord with viewers regardless of musical backgrounds. The three-part second season of Keeping Score airs on PBS October 15, 22 and 29, 2009 (check local listings). It explores the music and stories behind Hector Berlioz’s symphonic love letter Symphonie Fantastique, American maverick composer Charles Ives’ sonic portrait of his New England home in his Holidays Symphony, and the mystery, politics and emotions surrounding Dmitri Shostakovich’s riveting Symphony No. 8d. An engaging, interactive Web site (www.keepingscore.org) allows viewers to delve even deeper into the stories and music covered on the programs. Keeping Score Season IT also brings classical music into classrooms across the country by giving K-12 teachers the tools they need to use music in teaching core subjects like math, science and social studies. “The cinematic qualities and visual storytelling in these programs give us even more meaningful connections to this great music,” said Tilson Thomas, host of Keeping Score Season ITI. For more information, visit www.keepingscore.org.
