Whether or not Beethoven bothered to hang a Christmas stocking, he certainly brought Joy to the world through the gift of great music.

We here at The Classical Network salute the King of Composers on this Friday with one example after another of his stunning invention and humanity, as we mark the Master’s birthday. (He was born on December 16, 1770.) That’s right – it’s our annual Beethoven Bash!

How much is Beethoven’s music worth to you? In this season of giving, consider supporting The Classical Network as our community’s most accessible conduit to the composer’s genius. We in turn pledge to continue to honor the inspiring legacy of Beethoven and his brethren, as we have done for over three and a half decades.

This time around, we are offering a special thank you gift for your donation of $120: a particularly attractive 12-CD box set of the composer’s major orchestral works – the symphonies, the concertos, and the overtures – in performances drawn from the Naxos catalogue. It’s a great beginner’s set, attractively packaged. It would make a perfect gift for anyone just getting interested in classical music, or perhaps even the Beethoven completist in your life.

However, quantities are limited! These boxes flew out of our studios when we first offered them in the fall, but we were able to track down the last available copies from a warehouse overseas. These are expected to be equally in demand, especially so during the holidays. If you would like one in time for Christmas, you’ll have to act fast. Although we have no control over delivery once the package is shipped, we pledge to get your Beethoven box out the door and into the hands of a delivery service ASAP.

Join us today from 9 AM to 6 PM EST in celebrating Ludwig Van with your gift of membership at 1-888-232-1212 or wwfm.org. Because of listeners just like you, we have been able to share 36 years of some of the greatest music ever written.

All of us at WWFM – The Classical Network wish you the happiest of holidays and thank you for your continued generosity.