Brian Billion on Classical Music, Beauty, and the Christian Imagination - 05/19/2026

Pianist and educator Brian Billion joins the Catholic Morning Show to preview his upcoming concert at the Des Moines Meeting on June 6. Brian shares: His journey into classical piano performance Why beauty and music matter in the Christian life The spiritual depth of composers like Chopin and Rachmaninoff How sacred and classical music can elevate the soul toward God Brian also discusses the connection between faith, artistry, and the timeless beauty found in great music. Learn more about the Des Moines Meeting:https://www.thedesmoinesmeeting.com/ #BrianBillion #ClassicalMusic #CatholicCulture #DesMoinesMeeting #CatholicArts #Chopin #Rachmaninoff #CatholicMorningShow #CommunionAndLiberation #BeautyWillSaveTheWorld Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.