It’s a great day for Italians. Not only is it Columbus Day, it’s also the anniversary of the births of Giuseppe Verdi and American composer Giuseppe Guttoveggio (better known as Paul Creston). Tune in this afternoon for music honoring all three, in addition to Vernon Duke, from 4 to 7 EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and at wwfm.org.

Sons of Italy (clockwise from left): Columbus, Creston and Verdi