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Russian Revolution Music on WPRB

Attention, comrades!

This Thursday morning on WPRB, we mark the centenary of the Russian Revolution with music by heroes, villains and victims of the mercurial Soviet system.

Dmitri Shostakovich, Sergei Prokofiev, Aram Khachaturian, Nikolai Myaskovsky, Vissarion Shebalin, Gavriil Popov, Alexander Mosolov, Mieczyslaw Weinberg, and Alfred Schnittke – none of them escaped censure, even as they were held up to the West as superior artists. We’ll hear a mix of their music, along with that of one of their primary antagonists, Tikhon Krennikov, who, in his role as Secretary of the Union of Soviet Composers, was responsible for much suffering.

The threat of imprisonment or even death hung over many of them, as they struggled to create great art in an environment of confusion and fear.

What a revolting development! We remember the Russian Revolution this Thursday morning from 6 to 11 EST, on WPRB 103.3 FM and wprb.com. Wakers of the world unite, on Classic Ross Amico!

November 16, 2017
Feather Our Nest Support Independent Radio!

Emily Dickinson wrote, “Hope is the thing with feathers.” That said, it’s always good to have cash.

As we enjoy this program of music inspired by birds this morning, on Classic Ross Amico, consider making a contribution to the radio station that makes it possible. Sure, I bring all my own music, and I’m the one that staggers out of bed at 4:00 in the morning to trot through the cold to bring you a world of entertainment (some of it unintentional, I’m sure). But I couldn’t do it without the medium of radio. And not every radio station would allow me to do what I do on WPRB. Very few would, as a matter of fact.

If you enjoy the mix of unusual and neglected repertoire, and you find the personalized stamp on the programming a positive contribution to your day; and if you enjoy the passion and commitment of my colleagues, who play all kinds of music (truthfully, you never know what you’re going to get here), please support us.

WPRB is in the middle of its “silent drive.” That means we don’t clutter up the air waves with too many on-air pitches. We just put it out there once in a while and leave it to you to follow your conscience. WPRB is the radio station of Princeton University. However, we are independently owned and funded. That means we rely on the generosity of folks just like you.

Many independent radio stations have gone south, and not just for the winter. So while you’re enjoying the bird music this morning until 11:00 EST, won’t you consider feathering our nest? Keep us fortified with your donation now at http://wprb.com/wprb-fundraising-drive-fall-2017/

On behalf of WPRB 103.3 FM and wprb.com, I thank you!

November 9, 2017
Bird Song Music on WPRB This Thursday

This Thursday morning on WPRB, I’ll be giving you the bird. Lots of them, as a matter of fact.

We’ll hear music about eagles, condors, blackbirds, loons, cuckoos, swallows, nightingales, peacocks, larks, ravens, geese, and many more.

The bird is the word, from 6 to 11 EST, on WPRB 103.3 FM and wprb.com. You can forget the binoculars, on Classic Ross Amico.

November 9, 2017
Birds Take Wing on WPRB This Thursday

This Thursday morning on WPRB, I just want to relax and enjoy the birds. Perhaps you’d care to join me?

We’ll have a full playlist of works on avian themes, including symphonies by Alan Hovhaness, Einar Englund, and Anthony Philip Heinrich, the so-called “Beethoven of Kentucky,” who was a personal friend of John James Audubon. There will be abundant music inspired by migratory birds, songbirds, scavengers, raptors, sardonic birds, ominous birds, and literal cuckoos.

Prepare to take wing, this Thursday morning, from 6 to 11 EST, on WPRB 103.3 FM and wprb.com. We’ll totally freak for the beak, on Classic Ross Amico.

November 8, 2017
Support WPRB Independent Radio

While we’re all enjoying this morning’s salute to elusive autumn on Classic Ross Amico, I thought I would offer a gentle reminder that the music you hear on WPRB 103.3 FM is made possible thanks to listener contributions. True, we are the radio station of Princeton University, but we are independently owned and funded. It’s what’s called a paradox.

Now, we’re not going to hammer you with incessant pitches for your cash with a little music sandwiched in between. This is a “silent drive.” We’re just putting it out there and leaving it up to you to follow your conscience and accept responsibility. The sad fact of the matter is that many people listen, but very few give. I believe the percentage is something like one in ten.

I know that everyone is clamoring for you to give this time of year. But even if it’s only a few bucks, we’ll take it. In fact, when you follow the link, I think you’ll notice that the thank you gifts are tailored to encourage donations at all levels. You’ll find some updates about the station and get a glimpse of the swag by going here:

http://wprb.com/wprb-fundraising-drive-fall-2017/

Take the plunge into autumn until 11:00 this morning. Enjoy the music knowing that you are instrumental in keeping it going. Thank you in advance for your tax-deductible contribution to WPRB. When you get to the comments section, don’t forget to mention your fondness for the hard-working Classic Ross Amico!

November 2, 2017

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