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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?

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.

Sheets of music on stand on stage.

Classics of the Phonograph - June 27, 2020

Dimitri Mitropoulos

Enjoy Columbia Records' recordings of classical pieces conducted by Dimitri Mitropoulos.

Classics of the Phonograph - June 20, 2020

Serge Diaghilev

Enjoy music from three different ballets commissioned by ballet impresario Serge Diaghilev.

Lewisohn Stadium in 1915.

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Classics of the Phonograph - June 13, 2020

Lewisohn Stadium

Enjoy concerts recorded at Lewisohn Stadium of City College.

Illustration of J.S. Bach

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Classics of the Phonograph - June 06, 2020

Adolf Busch

Enjoy sample of German violinist Adolf Busch's Bach recordings.

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