Arts & Performance: All Programs (A-Z)
A Night on the Town
Fridays at 10:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 9:00pm on WABE ClassicalA Night on the Town brings the sounds of Broadway’s past to new generations by providing an intimate journey into the lives and the music of the great American Songwriters.
A Prairie Home CompanionSaturdays at 6:00pm and Sundays at 10:00amThe only live music and variety show aired nationwide today, A Prairie Home Companion is now in its 30th year of production, featuring comedy sketches, music, and “The News from Lake Wobegon.”
Afternoon ClassicsWeekdays at 1:00 P.M.Join John Lemley weekday afternoons for a two-hour program of classical music is designed to provide an oasis in the middle of your busy workday.
American Experience
Thursdays on PBA 30As television’s longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.
Atlanta Music SceneMondays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 10:00am on WABE ClassicalRobert Hubert hosts The Atlanta Music Scene, a series of concert performances from venues all around Metro Atlanta.
Atlanta ShortsSaturdays at 12:30am and Sundays at 12:00 midnightPBA 30 is showcasing the work of Atlanta independent filmmakers with a half-hour, weekly series. Hosted by Atlanta actress-singer Debra McDavid, Atlanta Shorts features the best independent short films with a local connection.
Atlanta SoundsDaily on WABEHear the city. Atlanta Sounds presents portraits, oral histories, anecdotes, memories and fragments of life overheard. All told by those who live, work and visit metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Symphony OrchestraTuesdays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm and WABE.org ClassicalAtlanta Symphony Orchestra Master Season Concerts, hosted by WABE’s Lois Reitzes, will air Tuesdays at 9 pm. Most of the broadcasts feature insightful conversation with the conductors and soloists.
Austin City LimitsSunday at 1:00amAustin City Limits continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music and beyond. Musical styles range from contemporary and traditional pop, rock, country, blues, bluegrass, Latin, folk, roots and more. All find a home on the Austin City Limits stage.
BBC’s The Ticket
Sundays at 2:00pm on WABE NewsJoin Host Mark Coles for the program that takes listeners on a global ride through the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
BBC’s The WordSundays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsHost Harriett Gilbert interviews your favorite authors about their work.
Between the LinesFridays at 7:00pmBetween the Lines, hosted by former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson, is a weekly author interview program showcasing the brightest and most notable of today’s writers and thinkers.
Broadway Revisited
Fridays at 7:00pm on WABE ClassicalWords and music of the American theater, from Kern to Sondheim. Some weekly hours revisit a single show; others present variations on themes or review the work of a particular composer. Art Hilgart introduces interpretations by original casts and others, old favorites and the unexpected.
Celtic ConnectionsSundays at 11:00am on WABE ClassicalCeltic Connections offers listeners a variety of traditional and contemporary music associated with the lands occupied at one time by people of the Celtic tribes, including Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and Galicia.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterSaturdays at 9:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center radio series presents concerts drawn from live performances by the Chamber Music Society, hosted by Elliott Forrest, with commentary by the performers and Chamber Music Society’s Artistic Directors.
Charlie RoseWeekdays at 1:30am and NoonAcclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America’s best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions five nights a week.
Chicago Chamber MusiciansTuesdays at 9:00pm in SeptemberFounded in 1986 by a group of prominent musicians and chamber music devotees for the purpose of building an institution devoted to the study and performance of chamber music, the Chicago Chamber Musicians explore selections from the entire chamber music literature.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast SeriesWednesdays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Saturdays at 8:00am and Wednesdays at 2:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe new BP Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast Series airs over WABE Wednesday nights this season at 9:00, hosted by Don Tait.
City Arts & LecturesSundays at 3:00pm on WABE NEWSCity Arts & Lectures presents lectures and onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, criticism, science and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives on ideas and values.
City CafeNoon-1:00pm on WABEEach weekday host John Lemley brings “a plateful of classics and a variety of sides” in the WABE-produced City Cafe. This arts, culture and classical program airs Monday through Friday from noon to 1 pm and is the place for news headlines, commentary and the latest in what’s happening in Atlanta.
Classical 24Sundays at 3:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Weekdays at noon and midnight on WABE ClassicalClassical 24 brings you classical music from Minnesota Public Radio’s extensive music library, featuring performances by outstanding artists from around the world.
Classical Guitar AliveFirdays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalHost Tony Morris showcases the classical repertory of the guitar by presenting music and interviews with the world’s leading performers and composers. The program highlights a vast repertoire of music ranging from the early 1500’s through present-day solo, chamber, and orchestral music with guitar.
Composer’s DatebookWeekdays at 8:56pmComposers Datebook is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present.
Concert 90Saturdays at 5:00pmYour weekend classical music continues after the opera with Concert 90, when you’ll hear old favorites alongside new classics with Robert Hubert as your host.
Concerts from the Library of CongressMondays at 7:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe Concerts from the Library of Congress radio series is a return to the Library’s distinguished radio history of more than six decades. The series with host Bill McGlaughlin features excerpts from past performances held in the Library’s historic Coolidge Auditorium.
Ebert presents At the MoviesSaturdays at 12 MidnightAward-winning movie critic Roger Ebert returns to PBS with this fresh, updated version of the highly-rated “At the Movies”. The latest incarnation includes reviews of new movies, foreign and independent films, and direct-to-TV releases.
EchoesDaily at 10:00pm on WABE ClassicalWith host John Diliberto, Echoes brings together a wide array of styles, from acoustic to electronic, jazz to space music, the avant-garde to rock. Echoes is a sound that is cross-cultural and trans-millennial, merging cultures and forms, technology and tradition, the ancient past and the possible future.
eTown7:00pmetown is an entertaining, informative and downright inspiring live show designed to help create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world. Hosts Nick and Helen Forster lead the show seamlessly, mixing music and message with humor and energy.
Exploring MusicWeekdays at 6:00pm on WABE ClassicalExploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin is an exciting daily radio program that delves into a wide assortment of topics in classical music. Each program builds off a single theme and explores cultures, musical styles, and time periods.
First Ladies of MusicFridays at 3:00pm on WABE ClassicalFollow the history of first ladies in music, compare styles between men and women, and explore the reasons for women who compose or perform, taking into account that women did not universally receive attention, acceptance or encouragement.
Fresh AirMonday-Thursday at 7:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; weekdays at 1:00pm on WABE NewsTerry Gross hosts this multi-award-winning daily interview and features program. Join her weekdays as she opens the window on contemporary arts and issues.
From the TopSundays at 2:00pm on WABE 90.1fm and Mondays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalFrom the Top, with host Christopher O’Riley, is a weekly radio series that showcases the nation’s most outstanding young classical musicians.
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HarmoniaThursdays at 1:00pmFrom the sublime realm of Chant to the passion of an Italian Baroque violin sonata -Harmonia brings the music of these earlier periods to life to cast new light on the music of the distant past.
Hearts of SpaceFridays at 11:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at 9:00pm on WABE ClassicalHearts of Space brings the timeless world of space, ambient and contemplative music direct to the listener. In a phrase: slow music for fast times.
Here and NowWeekdays at 4:00pm on WABE NewsHere & Now combines the best in news journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging conversation to form a fast-paced program that updates the news from the morning and adds important conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and technology, and the arts: film, theater, music, food, and more.
Houston Grand OperaSaturdays at 1:00pm on WABEThe Houston Grand Opera is recognized nationally and internationally for artistic excellence and innovation. It contributes to the cultural enrichment of the city of Houston and the nation, by producing and performing world-class opera.
Houston Grand OperaSaturdays at 1:00pm on WABEThe Houston Grand Opera is recognized nationally and internationally for artistic excellence and innovation. It contributes to the cultural enrichment of the city of Houston and the nation, by producing and performing world-class opera, creating a diverse, innovative and balanced program of performances, events, community and educational projects, which reaches the widest possible public.
HustleMondays at 10:00pmThis action-packed series from the BBC follows the exploits of a gang of five expert con artists let loose on the streets of London. Only their goal is not to swindle the average person, but rather to liberate cash from the amoral and undeserving. A PBA30 exclusive.
Jazz Classics with H. JohnsonSaturday night from 9:00pm til 2:00amVeteran jazz host, raconteur, and savvy connoisseur of classic jazz recordings, the venerable and affable H. Johnson hosts this award-winning live show every Saturday night.
L.A. Theatre WorksSundays at 8:00pm on WABEThe best time for radio drama since 1939 may be the present. Sunday nights at 8, WABE brings you L.A. Theatre Works, contemporary and significant radio drama by acclaimed playwrights starring top name talent.
Lark Rise To CandlefordFridays at 9:00pmSeason II of this BBC 19th century period drama continues the adventures of the teenage girl that leaves the small English hamlet of Lark Rise for the wealthier neighboring town of Candleford.
Le ShowSundays at 10:00pm on WABE NewsA weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer.
Live! at the ConcertgebouwThursdays at 2:00pm on WABE ClassicalLive! at the Concertgebouw features phenomenal performances recorded at Amsterdam’s concert hall known round the world for its exceptional acoustics.
MasterpieceFridays at 10:00pmFor more than 35 years, Masterpiece has enthralled audiences with the works of the finest classic and contemporary writers interpreted by the world’s foremost actors.
MI-5Mondays at 9:00pmThis British action/adventure series deals with the covert operations of a group of intelligence officers that work for the MI5 organization (Military Intelligence, Section 5). It is an extremely popular program in Britain known by the name Spooks.
Millenium of MusicSundays at 7:00pm on WABE ClassicalMillennium of Music is the world’s longest running program featuring early music. Host and producer Robert Aubry Davis explores the sources and mainstreams of European music for the thousand years before the birth of Bach.
Music from ChautauquaTuesdays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalJoin the acclaimed orchestral musicians from around the country who gather each summer to make music in the beautiful lakeside village of Chautauqua, New York. It’s a tradition that has continued for more than a century, now under the guidance of Music Director Uriel Segal and a host of other luminaries
Music Through the NightMondays-Saturdays at midnight; Sundays at 2:00amStay up all night, or go to sleep with the classics! Music Through the Night comes to you every night of the week with host Jeff Esworthy.
My Word!Sundays at 7:00pmA panel game about words, played by people whose business is words. My Word also features Denis Norden and Frank Muir on a regular basis.
NEA Opera Honors GalaSaturday, November 8 at 4:00pm on WABE 90.1fmDana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, announced the first recipients of the NEA Opera Honors, the highest award our nation bestows in opera. We will carry highlights from the awards ceremony after our own "Opera Classics."- New Genre LandscapeSummer 2008
New TricksFridays at 8:00pmThis British drama follows the adventures of a female detective that is reassigned to head up a new team of retired former detectives with over 80 years of service between them to re-examine unsolved crimes.
New York PhilharmonicThursdays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Mondays at 2:00pm on WABE ClassicalEnjoy the entire current season of the New York Philharmonic on WABE. This exciting radio broadcast venture has a tradition that goes back 80 years.
NocturneMondays at 10:00pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 11:00pmRobert Hubert hosts this ecclectic mix of Art Music - old and new, traditional and contemporary - all drawn from diverse styles and periods.
NPR World of OperaSaturdays at 6:00pm on WABE ClassicalWorld of Opera with host Lisa Simeone brings listeners compelling performances from top American and international opera companies. As the series reveals, opera has been to past centuries what the cinema is to us today: a star-studded, multi-faceted, multi-media form of entertainment.
Performance TodayWeekdays at 8:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; weekdays at 9:00am and 4:00 pm, and weekends at 6:00am on WABE ClassicalPerformance Today showcases live concerts by world-renowned classical musicians. Listeners experience the finest solo, chamber and symphonic works - not on CD, but in live performances recorded for broadcast.
PipedreamsSundays at 10:30pmFor 90 minutes each week, the eloquent and good-humored Michael Barone spotlights extraordinary instruments and performers playing awe-inspiring music as a part of Pipedreams.
Pittsburgh SymphonyThursdays at 11:00amon WABE ClassicalHosted by Jim Cunningham, broadcasts of the Pittsburgh Symphony have been heard nationwide for over fifteen seasons, first with NPR and now via Public Radio International (PRI).
PreviewEach Wednesday during Morning Edition and All Things ConsideredPreview the Weekend with WABE. Join Lois Reitzes as she interviews journalists from around Atlanta in search of enriching, unique and fun weekend events.
RiverwalkSaturdays at 8:00pmRiverwalk Jazz presents captivating shows that tell the story of jazz in America, covering the genre’s early years.
Robin HoodMondays at 8:00pmThis BBC series is a brand-new retelling of the classic legend, and incorporates comedy, drama, action, adventure, and romance. Robin joins forces with a gang of outlaws in an effort to thwart the injustice by stealing from the rich to give to the poor. A PBA30 exclusive.
Sacred ClassicsSundays at 8:00am on WABE ClassicalSacred Classics brings you a core repertoire of choral music, with accompanying instrumental works, all selected for their power to speak to the emotions. Host Stephanie Wendt considers Sacred Classics “a musical sanctuary” for your Sunday mornings.
Saint Paul SundaySundays at 5:00pm on WABE ClassicalEach week since 1981, Saint Paul Sunday has affirmed the abiding relevance and hospitality of great classical music-making. Bill McGlaughlin opens the studio to the world’s best classical artists for one-of-a-kind performances and approachable conversation about the music at hand.
San Francisco SymphonyFridays at 2:00pm on WABE ClassicalMichael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony, brings you this series of “live” performances by one of the world’s premiere orchestras.
Second Cup ConcertWeekdays at 9:00amLois Reitzes brings you the perfect blend of classical music each weekday morning from 9:00 until 10 on WABE’s Second Cup.
Sound and SpiritSundays at 6:00pm on WABE ClassicalHost Ellen Kushner weaves history, myth, and spiritual traditions together with music to take listeners on a journey around the world and through the ages. With subjects ranging from pilgrimage to family relationships, Shakers to Buddhists, and births to funerals, there is always something new to explore.
Spivey SoireeTuesdays at 9:00pmListen as Lois Reitzes hosts Spivey Soiree, broadcasts of concerts from the world renowned Spivey Hall.
Sunday BaroqueSundays at 1:00pm on WABE ClassicalSunday Baroque features music written before 1750. Composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel were the cornerstones of this era. Sunday Baroque celebrates the wealth of recorded Baroque music with great performances by today’s best performers.
Sundays on WABESunday EveningsOn Sundays WABE often presents thought-provoking specials and exciting musical broadcasts for your enjoyment.
SymphonyCastSaturdays at 5:00pm on WABE ClassicalSymphonyCast presents performances from the world’s top orchestras and showcases significant events in the classical music world.Hosted by Brian Newhouse.
Tavis SmileyWeekdays at 1:00am & 1:00pmTavis Smiley’s late-night television talk show is now also airing early on Friday evenings as part of PBS’ public affairs programming. Tavis Smiley is a smart hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and everyday people.- The Best of British DramaMonday nights on PBA30PBA30 brings you exclusive British dramas every Monday, with Robin Hood, MI-5 and Hustle.
The Birthday of The World, Part II: Yom KippurThursday, September 16 at 8:00pmIn these classic performances, Leonard Nimoy and The Western Wind Vocal Ensemble join forces to explore the rich and profound musical and spiritual traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days.
The Collectors’ CornerSaturdays at 7:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe Collectors’ Corner series with host Henry Fogel brings listeners a broad range of orchestral, vocal, chamber and solo-instrumental music, gleaned from historical recordings.
The Detroit Symphony OrchestraTuesdays at 2:00pm on WABE ClassicalThe two-hour concerts showcase the nation’s fourth-oldest symphony orchestra performing in the acoustically rich, historic Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in downtown Detroit.- The Freeway Series: Music from the Pacific CoastTuesdays in January at 9:00pmSouthern California is not just a mecca for dreamers. It boasts a thriving classical music scene, or rather, scenes. Top-notch concert series are as wide-ranging geographically as the terrain, and we've travelled the distance to bring you a cross-section of world-class music-making.
The Lawrence Welk ShowSaturdays at 6:00pmWelk’s `champagne music’ made for one of TV’s most beloved series, first running on ABC from 1955 to 1971, then bubbling along in syndication until 1982.
The New York PhilharmonicMondays at 1100am on WABE ClassicalThese 52-weekly, two-hour concert broadcasts represent virtually the Orchestra’s entire 2006-07 season. And, during the summer quarter when the orchestra is not performing we will draw from the Philharmonic’s extensive library of commercial recordings.
The Record ShelfSundays at 8:00pm on WABE ClassicalHost Jim Svejda reviews a wide variety of classical recordings and highlights renowned classical artists, providing listeners with guides to recordings and creates sketches of the lives of famous composers and performers of classical music.
The Sound of Young AmericaSaturdays at 6:00pmEach week on the show, host Jesse Thorn, “America’s Radio Sweetheart,” hosts in-depth discussions with personalities from the world of entertainment & the arts. Think of it like Conan O’Brien on public radio, or “Fresh Air,” but more fun.
The Thistle & ShamrockFridays at 9:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Sundays at noon on WABE ClassicalHost Fiona Ritchie picks new Celtic music releases for The Thistle & Shamrock each week. Listeners discover new and emerging artists, hear the latest from the greats, and savor the excitement of these evolving traditions.
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With Heart and VoiceSundays at 10:00am on WABE ClassicalWith Heart and Voice covers a wide spectrum of Western sacred music, with brief organ selections offered between choral works. Host Richard Gladwell provides brief commentary on the selections.
World CafeWeekdays at 8:00pm on WABE ClassicalSince 1991, World Cafe has emerged as the premiere public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music.
