Bernstein, the last recordings
As Bernstein mellowed with age, his tempos got slower as his career drew to a close.
Classics of the Phonograph
Saturdays at 11 AM
John Frayne shares his love for classical music and opera with you on WILL 90.9 and 101.1.
Ireland in Symphonic Music
Ireland's scenic beauty as well as its songs and dances have found their way into symphonic music.
Conductors of the Soviet Russian Era
One of the major conductors who introduced modern music to Russians was Gennady Rozhdestvensky.
On the air
The New York Philharmonic was a pioneer in broadcasting their concerts.
Hollywood String Quartet
Hollywood film studios of the 1940s would seem to be a strange breeding ground for a famous string quartet, but it did happen.
Hans Pfitzner
He was considered "the last of the German Romantics."
The Columbia Records Era, Part 2
We continue to delve into the treasure trove of Bernstein's Columbia recordings.
Hugo Alfven
He is regarded by many as Sweden's most famous composer.
Michael Tilson Thomas
The famous conductor is retiring from conducting the San Francisco Symphony.
Benno Moiseiwitsch
The Russian pianist was one of the most brilliant piano virtuosos of the middle 20th century.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
