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• A Night on the TownFridays at 10:00pmA 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 NoonJoin Wanda Yang Temko weekday afternoons for a three-hour program of classical music is designed to provide an oasis in the middle of your busy workday.
• American ExperienceThursdays 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 9:00pmRobert Hubert hosts The Atlanta Music Scene, a series of concert performances from venues all around Metro Atlanta.
• Atlanta ShortsSaturdays at 11:00pm and Sundays at 12:00 midnightPBA 30 is showcasing the work of Atlanta independent filmmakers with a new half-hour, weekly series featuring several one- to 10-minute films in each program.
• 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 9:00pmAtlanta 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 LimitsSaturdays at MidnightAustin 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.
• Between the LinesFridays at 7:00pm; encores Saturdays at 5:30pmBetween 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.
• BP Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast SeriesWednesdays at 9:00pmThe new BP Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcast Series airs over WABE Wednesday nights this season at 9:00, hosted by Don Tait.
• Celtic ConnectionsSundays at 1:00am 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 12:30am 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.
• 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.
• Classical 24Sundays at 3:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Overnight starting at 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.
• 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 Wanda Yang Temko as your host.
• Exploring MusicWeekdays at 4:00pm 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 7:00pmTerry 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.
• HarmoniaSundays at 8:00pmFrom 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 11:00pmHearts of Space brings the timeless world of space, ambient and contemplative music direct to the listener. In a phrase: slow music for fast times.
• IntermezzoSaturdays at noonAfter a busy work week, WABE surrounds you with great music throughout the weekend, beginning with Intermezzo hosted by Robert Hubert.
• 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.
• Jimi Hendrix: Live at WoodstockThursday, April 26 at 11:00pmHendrix was considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, but an early death ended his short, but influential and innovative career. A highlight of Hendrix’s life was 1969’s Woodstock festival.
• Ken Burns’ JazzSundays at 1:00pm in SeptemberThis extraordinary 10-part series by Ken Burns is the complete history of the American musical style that came to be known as jazz.
• MasterpieceMonday nights on PBA 30For 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.
• Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals ConcertTuesday, July 22 at 9:00pmHear the future of opera, when WABE brings you the 2008 Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals Concert, recorded in concert at Lincoln Center.
• 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.
• New Genre LandscapeSummer 2008
• New York PhilharmonicThursdays at 9:00pmThe New York Philharmonic, which has a tradition of radio broadcasts that goes back 80 years, begins it’s new season on WABE April 26.
• 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.
• Nostalgia NightsFridays at 8:00pmFriday nights are Nostalgia Nights on PBA 30!
• Opera Classics with William Fred ScottSaturdays at 1:30pmMaestro William Fred Scott returns to WABE with a new season of Opera Classics, featuring some of the best new opera releases and new re-releases.
• Performance TodayWeekdays at 8:00pm on WABE 90.1fm; Weekdays at 9:00am 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 Second Cup Concert at 11:55am and again during All Things Considered at 5:45pmPreview 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.
• 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.
• San Francisco SymphonyWednesdays at 11:00am 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.
• Simon Schama’s Power of ArtWednesday, April 9, 16 and 23 at 9:00pmInternationally acclaimed scholar Simon Schama tells the dramatic stories of eight formerly-controversial artists and the cutting-edge masterpieces that ultimately changed the way the world looks at art.
• Spivey SoireeTuesdays at 9:00pmListen as Lois Reitzes hosts Spivey Soiree, broadcasts of concerts from the world renowned Spivey Hall.
• Summer WindsTuesdays, July 29-August 26 at 9:00pmSummer Winds celebrates the rich and varied repertoire of the wind band/ensemble, including music from the early Renaissance through the current day.
• 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 afternoons at 4:00 p.m. on WABEEvery Sunday WABE presents thought-provoking specials and exciting musical broadcasts for your enjoyment.
• SymphonyCastWeekends 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.
• TapestrySunday evenings at 9:30pmWABE’s John Lemley hosts an uninterrupted hour of the world’s greatest in choral music, featuring a single carefully selected CD for each week’s show.
• Tavis SmileyWeekdays at Midnight & 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 Art of SongSundays at 9:00pmWanda Yang Temko explores the composers, poets, and performers of solo classical song, giving us glimpses into this glorious fusion of words and music.
• 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 Metropolitan OperaSaturdays at 1:30pmThe 76th anniversary season of radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera opens on Saturday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m., ET, with the network premiere of Gluck’s* Iphigénie en Tauride*, starring opera luminaries Susan Graham and Plácido Domingo.
• The Movies on PBA30Saturdays on PBA 30Tune in for the best of Hollywood on PBA30! We’ll present some of the greatest films ever made for your enjoyment!
• 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 7:00pm 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 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.
• The Vienna PhilharmonicThursdays at 9:00pmClosing “2006-the Mozart Year”, the Vienna Philharmonic presents a 13-week series comprised of concerts from its own subscription series as well as from the Vienna Festival.
• WABE is now broadcasting in HD Radio!Atlanta’s home for NPR news and the classics now brings you three great channels of HD Radio! Learn more here »
• WABE’s Classical CaucusAtlanta, the results are in! With 100% of precincts reporting and 100% of the vote counted, Atlanta has been called for Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
• Wanted: ‘All Things Considered’ Theme Song LyricsAll Things Considered is looking for a few good lyricists! Think you’ve got what it takes?
• 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.