South Carolina Public Radio show ‘On the Keys’ hits milestone

Local music series celebrates 500th episode

South Carolina Public Radio series, On the Keys, is tuned to celebrate its 500th episode on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. David Kiser is host and producer of On the Keys, an hour of music played by virtuoso pianists. While the show focuses on piano music, it also features the organ, the harpsichord and most anything that has a keyboard or manual. All genres are explored, including song cycles, concertos, sonatas, amplified piano, and even the piano in the symphony orchestra.

The first year of the program featured three big names and Kiser’s favorite pianists: Horowitz, Richter, and Gould. However, the program has expanded to include up and coming pianists and neglected figures from history. The 500th program will feature segments from Kiser’s favorite past episodes about musicians, pianos, and teachers from South Carolina.

You can listen to On the Keys every Thursday from 8-9 p.m. at https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/on-the-keys

Quotes:  

“On The Keys is an important part of our mission to bring inspiring arts and music programming to our audience across South Carolina and beyond. We are thrilled to celebrate David and his 500th episode!” –SCETV President and CEO Anthony Padgett

“My first episode was ironically not about the piano but about the famous violin tune by Paganini. Eventually the program expanded to include music for other keyboard instruments like the pipe organ and the harpsichord. My program has always had a South Carolina history bent to it with a common theme of exploring how composers share musical ideas across history.” – On the Keys Host David Kiser

Five Fast Facts:

• South Carolina Public Radio today announced local radio show, On the Keys, will celebrate its 500th episode on Thursday, February 24, at 8 p.m.
• David Kiser is host and producer of On the Keys.
• The show focuses on piano music, but features other related instruments and genres.
• The 500th episode will feature segments from Kiser’s favorite past episodes about musicians, pianos, and teachers from South Carolina.
• Listeners can tune in to On the Keys every Thursday from 8-9 p.m. at https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/on-the-keys

About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state’s public educational broadcasting network. Using television, radio and diverse digital properties, SCETV’s mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning. In addition to airing local programs, such as “Carolina Classrooms,” “Making it Grow,” “Palmetto Scene” and “This Week in South Carolina,” SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including “Expeditions,” “Reconnecting Roots,” “Reel South,” “Somewhere South,” “Yoga in Practice” and “Live from Charleston Music Hall.” In addition, SC Public Radio produces the national radio production, “Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA.”