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,…
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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.Latest News
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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Clef Notes
The History of the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concerts
On January 1, the Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year with its annual concert from the gilded Musikverein. Conducted for the first time by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the…
Evening Concert
The Evening Concert on Illinois Classical
Music by Bach, Handel, Brahms, and others
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The 21st Show
The 21st Show goes ‘up, up and away’ at 2025 Balloons over Vermilion
The 21st Show, takes the program on the road to Vermilion County, which sits on the Illinois/Indiana border. The weather broke just in time for host Brian Mackey to be aboard…
The 21st Show
The 21st Show in Vermilion County: Why are young people leaving small towns in Illinois?
The 21st Show is on the road to Vermilion County, which sits on the Illinois/Indiana border. We talked to a panel of students about why they are less likely to stay in the…
The 21st Show
Underwater photographer dubbed ‘Ocean Annie’ discusses love for scuba diving, marine life, and new film
Ocean explorer Annie Crawley is an underwater photographer, filmaker, writer, and scuba diver. She was in Urbana last week for a screening of her new documentary. In a taped…
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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
October 2025 Wrap-Up
We had back into the studio this month to show you some helpful ways to get ready for the winter!
State of Change
The state of the Illinois Prairie
State of Change 2025 looks at efforts to retain existing prairie in Illinois, as well as strategies to restore some areas to a more natural state.
