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The History of the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concerts

The Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert is one of the world’s most beloved musical traditions. But the waltzes and gilded halls mask a complex past shaped by war, politics, and cultural change. Clef Notes uncovers the history behind this global tradition.

New season of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. begins January 6 at 7:00 pm Central.

Prairie Performances

Revisiting Our Summer 2025 Special

Happy New Year! Enjoy an episode of Prairie Performances from a time of warmer weather.

Atomic Age Cocktail Party

Rodgers & Hart (152)

On this edition of The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we feature the songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, the pair behind such classic songs as My Funny Valentine,…

Evening Concert

The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical

Music by Bach, Handel, Brahms, and others

The 21st Show

Author documents attempt to change her own personality in new book

Olga Khazan is a staff writer for the Atlantic. She descibes herself as neurotic. Khazan spent a year writing the book “Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of…

The 21st Show

Journalist explores all facets of roadside Americana in new book

Journalist Rolando Pujol chronicles all the sights, sounds, and experiences of road trips in his new book: "The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of…

The 21st Show

A look back at the news that marked 2025

We are going to take a moment and listen back to the news and highlights that made 2025 the year that it was. That includes the good, the bad, the inspiring and the tragic,…

Prairie Fire

Prairie Fire: Season 3 - Episode 4 - December 2025

We introduce you to Bloomington artist Herb Eaton, learn the important role the “Illinois Country” played in the American Revolution, and get a special holiday performance…

Mid-American Gardener