VPR Classical Specials
Vermont Edition
A Conversation With David Budbill
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We talk with the prolific Vermont poet, playwright and essayist about his life – and his new play and forthcoming book of poems. Plus, UVM hockey standout Brayden Irwin on playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. And, a taste of the Bowed Piano Ensemble’s unique music.Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
Earth Day (Early)
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Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. This morning we’ll highlight musical interpretations of natural world: birds, frogs, insects, plants and flowers alike.Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
Monteverdi’s Quadricentennial
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Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Claudio Monteverdi’s masterpiece, Il Vespro della Beata Vergine (1610).Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
Pulitzer & Le Prix De Rome
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Featuring 2010 Pulitzer Prize recipient Jennifer Higdon and other historical top classical prizewinners.My Place with Joel Najman
A Sampling of 1950’s Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll
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This week Joel Najman’s My Place program presents a collection of rhythm & blues hits of the 1950’s that helped spark the flames of the newly-emerging rock & roll movement. Famous hits by the Dell-Vikings and Chuck Willis are presented as well as lesser known gems by the likes of Wade Flemons and Oscar McLollie.Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
Sprung
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Today’s Classics for Kids focuses on self-taught composers. We’ll start out the morning’s music with Joachim Raff, whose self-teaching enabled him to become a very fine orchestrator. And more songs for springtime by Britten, Spohr, and Schutz.Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
Money, O!
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Michael Head’s song, Money, O! captures the spirit of tax day with its observation that there’s never a "right" amount when it comes to money. And we’ll hear Aaron Copland’s Fanfare For the Common Man, which premiered during tax time in 1943.Classical Music with Joe Goetz
Dvorak’s Piano
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With few exceptions, Antonin Dvorak’s music featuring the piano is often neglected. We’ll hear his sole piano concerto this afternoon, as well as excerpts from his delightful "Poetic Tone-Pictures," both performed by pianist Vassily Primakov.Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
