Was Igor Stravinsky the greatest composer of the 20th century? Sure, he was in the right place(s) at the right time, but he wouldn’t have gotten very far without his own unique blend of talent, curiosity and drive. His was an incredible journey that spanned from the Russian nationalism of his teacher, Rimsky-Korsakov, to post-Schoenberg serial experimentation. Also, he had one hell of a PR machine. Happy birthday, Igor Stravinsky.
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Stravinsky Genius or PR Machine?
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Adam West Batman Superhero Music on WWFM
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To the Batmobile!
With the death of Adam West – star of television’s “Batman” – on June 9, and “Wonder Woman” burning up the box office, we’ll revisit the superhero genre, with music from both, alongside selections from John Williams’ classic score for “Superman.” In addition, West will introduce a medley of classic superhero themes for television with the Cincinnati Pops.
Look, up in the sky! It’s “Picture Perfect” – music for the movies – this Friday evening at 6:00 EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.
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Grieg Birthday Broadcast on WWFM
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It’s Grieg to me!
Join me today for music by the great Norwegian master on his birthday anniversary, including a knock-out performance of his Piano Concerto with Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. We’ll also have music to mark the births of Franz Danzi, Guy Ropartz, Robert Russell Bennett, and Otto Luening.
There’s Norway you’ll want to miss this show! Be with me from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.
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VOICES Chorale Farewell Concert Princeton
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Lyn Ransom will conclude 30 years as artistic director of VOICES Chorale with a concert tomorrow night at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium. On the program will be Brahms’ “Ein Deutsches Requiem” and Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana.” Soprano Rochelle Ellis, a longtime VOICES collaborator – she’ll be one of the soloists in the Requiem – will drop by to tell us more about this special event at 10:00 this morning. Then we’ll keep spinning the records until 11, as we continue with Vinyl Week on WPRB 103.3 FM and wprb.com.
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Princeton Festival on WPRB Vinyl Week
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I hope you’re enjoying the show this morning. At 9:00, we’ll have a special visitor. Benedikt von Schroder will drop by to fill us in on upcoming events at The Princeton Festival, which runs through June 25. Then it’s back to spinning records until 11:00, as we continue with Vinyl Week, on WPRB 103.3 FM and wprb.com.
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