Classical 101 Schedule and Playlists

Saturday February 4, 2012
12 am - 1 am
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen
 
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12:01 am - Walter Mourant: Pied Piper
Northern Sinfonia of England; Steuart Bedford, conductor; George MacDonald, clarinet
ASV 673
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12:06 am - Thomas Arne: Symphony No. 1
Cantilena; Adrian Shepherd, conductor
Chandos 8403
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12:15 am - Ottorino Respighi: Sevres of Ancient France
Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Adriano, conductor
Polo 223346
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12:25 am - Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 7
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin; Lambert Orkis, piano
DG 58
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12:28 am - Niccolo Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 2 "La Campanella"
London Mozart Players; Andrew Litton, conductor; Nicola Hall, guitar
London/Decca 440293
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About the host -
Bob Christiansen
An announcer and program director for nearly 30 years, Bob Christiansen hosts shifts on Minnesota Public Radio's classical music stations including "The Opera"
1 am - 7 am
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson
 
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01:01 am - Jean-Joseph Mondonville: Sonata No. 4: Aria
Luc Beausejour, harpsichord; Helene Plouffe, violin
Analekta 9920
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01:06 am - Walter Piston: Prelude
Grant Park Orchestra; Carlos Kalmar, conductor; David Schrader, organ
Cedille 8001
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01:12 am - Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 1
English Chamber Orchestra; Philip Ledger, conductor
Virgin 91452
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01:35 am - Fernando Obradors: Of the softest hair (Del cabello mas sutil)
Benita Valente, soprano; David Effron, piano
Bridge 9316
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01:38 am - Giuseppe Tartini: Flute Concerto
I Solisti Veneti; Claudio Scimone, conductor; James Galway, flute
RCA 61164
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01:48 am - Richard Wagner: Dawn and Siegfried's Rhine Journey
Berlin Philharmonic; Klaus Tennstedt, conductor
EMI 68616
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About the host -
Ward Jacobson
A morning show host and sportscaster for over two decades, Ward Jacobson has also been producer/host of an interview program where he chatted up both local and national authors, musicians, politicians and newsmakers.
7 am - 8 am
Classical Music with Lynne Warfel
About the host -
Lynne Warfel
A 24-year radio veteran, Lynne Warfel was one of the first national hosts for Classical 24 when the service began in 1995.
8 am - 1 pm
Classical Music with Boyce Lancaster
About the host -
Boyce Lancaster
An award-winning radio producer, Boyce Lancaster has spent 25 years exploring classical music.
1 pm - 5 pm
Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts
The Metropolitan Opera's Saturday matinee broadcasts are the longest-running continuous classical program in radio history, currently in their 80th season.
About the host -
Margaret Juntwait
Host of the Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinee Radio Broadcasts since 2004, Margaret Juntwait has also been a classical music host with WNYC Radio and has also hosted numerous radio documentaries and museum tours.
5 pm - 7 pm
Classical Music with Mindy Ratner
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Mindy Ratner
With years of broadcasting experience and a lengthy list of performing credits under her belt, Mindy Ratner infuses her weekend programs with her knowledge and deep roots in the classical music community.
7 pm - 11:59 pm
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen
About the host -
Bob Christiansen
An announcer and program director for nearly 30 years, Bob Christiansen hosts shifts on Minnesota Public Radio's classical music stations including "The Opera"