Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Saturdays at 11 PM and Sundays at 10 PM
This week, on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we’re Mad About Mercer…Johnny Mercer that is. We take another deep dive into the songs of one of the most important lyricists of the hi-fi era. We’ll hear from Tony Bennett, June Christy, Aretha Franklin and many more.
Evening Concert
7 to 9 pm Monday thru Thursday, and Sunday
Sunday night at 6:00 on the “Evening Concert” on “W-I-L-L Classical” you’ll hear the University of Illinois’ Jupiter String Quartet play Wolf’s “Italian Serenade” on the “Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center”. At 7:00 you’ll hear “19th Century Orchestral Music from Brazil” on “Fiesta”.
Prairie Performances
Fridays at 7 pm
Our first John Frayne Classical Music Graduate Student Work Experience fellow, Julia Escobar, guest hosts this very special Prairie Performances, curated by her and featuring the fantastic flute.
Classics of the Phonograph
Saturdays at 11 am
On this very special edition, John Frayne will be joined in studio by Julia Escobar—the first ever John Frayne Classical Music Grad Fellow—who will share her favorite flute recordings from the 20th century.
Afternoon at the Opera
Saturdays at noon
For this year's Opera Gala on Sept. 18, we enjoy a truly phenomenal piece of operatic history brought to life by Opera Southwest’s Artistic Director Anthony Barrese and then brought straight to you, thanks to Afternoon at the Opera.
Classic Mornings
9am - noon weekdays
Of all things, a piece of chocolate came to mind.
These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
