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Live from Fraser | Boston Camerata
Thursday, March 11, at 7pm on 99.5 All Classical
Cathy Fuller welcomes Boston Camerata, presenting selections from "The Maria Monologues," an exploration of the "eternal feminine” in the Middle Ages. This collection of songs and poems centers around two women named Mary in the Bible: Mary Magdalene and Mary the Mother. These pieces are performed by three women singers: Deborah Rentz-Moore, Lydia Brotherton, and Boston Camerata's artistic director, Anne Azema (shown).
Classical Music with Cathy Fuller | Sibelius's Symphony No. 2
Friday, March 12, at 10am on 99.5 All Classical
Each Friday in March, host Cathy Fuller broadcasts the first four symphonies by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, recorded in concert with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra under conductor Petri Sakari. On Friday, March 12, Cathy features Sibelius's Symphony No. 2 in D minor, op. 43.
Classical Music with Brian McCreath | Rebecca Clarke
Saturdays in March at 10am on 99.5 All Classical
In celebration of Women's History Month, Saturday mornings in March feature an exploration of the works of groundbreaking composer Rebecca Clarke.
On Saturday, March 13, at 10am, host Brian McCreath features Clarke's Prelude, Allegro & Pastorale.
First Ladies of Music | Greek Divas
Sunday, March 14, at 9pm on 99.5 All Classical
Pianist Virigina Eskin (shown) takes us on a musical tour through history, from ancient times to today, to unveil some hidden treasures from women composers. This episode focuses on the extraordinary career of Greek diva Maria Callas, as well as Agnes Baltsa and Australian Dame Nellie Melba. We hear Callas with students, teaching a master class at the Juilliard School in New York City, and in an interview.
Classical Music with Laura Carlo | A Nod to the Old Sod
Wednesday, March 17, 5-9am on 99.5 All Classical
On St. Patrick's Day, host Laura Carlo features classical music composed or performed by Irish musicians.
The 3 O'Clock Request
Weekdays at 3pm on 99.5 All Classical
Request your favorite classical music, and tune in each afternoon at 3pm as Ray Brown plays your favorites. Submit your requests by sending us an email at request@wgbh.org.
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Classical Profiles | Riccardo Chailly
Cathy Fuller spoke with Riccardo Chailly, the Italian conductor who leads the venerable Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. Known for exuberance on the podium and thoughful interpretations, Chailly talks about his background, the special qualities of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and his unorthodox approach to Beethoven.
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Live from Fraser | Vienna Piano Trio
Listen now to the Vienna Piano Trio play Mozart, Staud, and Brahms. Wolfgang Redik on violin, Matthias Gredler, cello, and Stefan Mendl plays the piano. Tune in each Thursday at 7pm to 99.5 All Classical for a new classical performance recorded in our studios on Live from Fraser.
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Download our Classical Performance podcastThe Bach Hour
Sundays, 8pm-9pm, on 99.5 All Classical
The Bach Hour features the motet Jesu, meine Freude (translation here) in a performance by the RIAS Chamber Choir and director Rene Jacobs, and the Partita No. 1 with harpsichordist Christophe Rousset.
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