Classics of the Phonograph with John Frayne

March 13, 2020

Beethoven

Celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday with recordings of some of his best work.

March 06, 2020

Enjoy samples of Willem Mengelberg's conducting style from his time with the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra.

February 28, 2020

Enjoy music composed by two men who helped shape classical music.

February 21, 2020

Enjoy samples of Sergei Rachmaninoff's daring work.

February 14, 2020

Remember the late conductor Mariss Jansons as we listen to some highlights of his career.

February 07, 2020

Enjoy a recording of the last two movements of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler.

January 31, 2020

Enjoy a recording of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony by German conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler.

January 24, 2020

Enjoy some beguiling recordings of violinist Fritz Kreisler.

January 18, 2020

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

January 10, 2020

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

These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.