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Classics of the Phonograph

John Frayne's weekly exploration of memorable recordings from the 20th century. 

Saturdays at 11 am on fm 90.9 and 101.1

Each week, John Frayne shares his love for classical music and opera with you on WILL-FM. Did you know he also shares his knowledge via the News-Gazette?

vinyl collection

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Classics of the Phonograph - September 04, 2020

Westminster Records

Join us as we explore the new labels of the early 1950s.

Richter in 1966

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Classics of the Phonograph - August 29, 2020

Sviatoslav Richter

Enjoy selections of Richter's work including the classic Brahms Second Piano Concerto. 

Portrait of Leopold Stokowski.

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Classics of the Phonograph - August 21, 2020

London’s Phase 4 Label

Enjoy "phase 4 stereo" recordings from the revolutionary English decca label.

Ferde Grofe posing by piano with sheet music.

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Classics of the Phonograph - August 15, 2020

Grand Canyon Suite

Enjoy a recording of the classical song of the summer, Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite.

picture of German-born conductor and composer Otto Klemperer.

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Classics of the Phonograph - August 08, 2020

Otto Klemperer

Enjoy recordings of Otto Klemperer's legendary conducting.

Lynn Harrell posing with cello.

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Classics of the Phonograph - August 01, 2020

Lynn Harrell

Enjoy highlights from the late Lynn Harrell's career.

Frederick Fennell conducting.

The Band Post

Classics of the Phonograph - July 25, 2020

Frederick Fennell

Enjoy some of Fennell's most famous recordings for Mercury Records.

Picture of Hector Berlioz

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Classics of the Phonograph - July 18, 2020

Berlioz

Enjoy the music of Berlioz conducted by Toscanini, Beecham, and Munch.

George Frideric Handel by Balthasar Denner

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Classics of the Phonograph - July 11, 2020

Handel

Enjoy some of Beecham's Suites inspired by Handel. 

American Flag flying in the wind.

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Classics of the Phonograph - July 04, 2020

American Music Moguls

Enjoy recordings of classical favorites from some of the most famous American music moguls.

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