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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?

Photo of Fritz Kreisler standing.

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Classics of the Phonograph - January 24, 2020

Fritz Kreisler

Enjoy some beguiling recordings of violinist Fritz Kreisler.

Arthur Rubinstein playing the piano.

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Classics of the Phonograph - January 18, 2020

Arthur Rubinstein

Enjoy some classic recordings of Chopin by concert pianist Arthur Rubinstein.

Picture of Pablo Casals playing the cello.

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Classics of the Phonograph - January 10, 2020

The Trio

Enjoy performances by a famous musical trio comprised of Pablo Casals, Jacques Thibaud, and Alfred Cortot.

Arturo Toscanini

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Classics of the Phonograph - January 03, 2020

Arturo Toscanini

Enjoy some of Beethoven's works conducted by Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini.

Sheets of music on stand on stage.

Classics of the Phonograph - December 30, 2019

Raymond Leppard

Enjoy a selection of recordings of Raymond Leppard's best work with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Ornaments hanging on a Christmas tree.

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Classics of the Phonograph - December 21, 2019

Music of the Holidays

Enjoy a selection of holiday classics including from Corelli, Bach and Handel among others.

A sparkler as decoration on a christmas tree

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Classics of the Phonograph - December 13, 2019

Sir Thomas Beecham

Enjoy Sir Thomas Beecham's take on the Christmas section of Handel's Messiah.

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Classics of the Phonograph - December 06, 2019

Paul Badura-Skoda

Enjoy recordings of Viennese pianist Paul Badura-Skoda.

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Classics of the Phonograph - November 30, 2019

Jon Nakamatsu

Enjoy a selection of paino recordings from Jon Nakamatsu.

painting of Anton Bruckner

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Classics of the Phonograph - November 22, 2019

Anton Bruckner and Jean Sibelius

Enjoy the large scale works of Anton Bruckner and Jean Sibelius.

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