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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?

Brazilian pianist Guiomar Novaes playing piano for her daughter.

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Classics of the Phonograph - May 23, 2020

Guiomar Novaes

Enjoy recordings of music from the Romantic Era by Brazilian pianist Guiomar Novaes.

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Classics of the Phonograph - May 16, 2020

Richard Wagner

Enjoy selections from some of Richard Wagner's most exciting and notable operas. 

Yehudi Menuhin playing the violin.

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Classics of the Phonograph - May 08, 2020

Yehudi Menuhin

Enjoy recordings of child prodigy Yehudi Menuhin and his mentor Georges Enescu playing Bach together. 

Krzysztof Penderecki conducting.

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Classics of the Phonograph - May 02, 2020

Krzysztof Penderecki

Enjoy musical highlights of Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki's career.

Mercury Records logo.

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Classics of the Phonograph - April 24, 2020

Stars of Mercury Records

Enjoy pieces conducted by two stars of Mercury Records, Rafael Kubelik and Antal Dorati.

Portrait of Joseph Szigeti.

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Classics of the Phonograph - April 18, 2020

Joseph Szigeti

Enjoy the works of Beethoven and Brahms by famous violinist Joseph Szigeti.

French horn

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Classics of the Phonograph - April 10, 2020

Barry Tuckwell

Enjoy the works of Mozart, Britten, and Brahms played by famous horn player Barry Tuckwell.

Portrait of Sir Thomas Beecham.

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Classics of the Phonograph - April 05, 2020

Sir Thomas Beecham

Enjoy recordings of one of the most successful classical recording artists, British conductor Sir Thomas Beecham.

Serge Koussevitzky

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Classics of the Phonograph - March 28, 2020

Serge Koussivitzky

Enjoy music of Brahms, Sibelius and Prokofiev conducted by Serge Koussevitzky.

hand playing piano

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Classics of the Phonograph - March 20, 2020

Artur Schnabel

Enjoy recordings of one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century.

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