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Classical Music |
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(M-F WPR News 6:59, 7:59) |
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Classical Music |
Sacred Classics |
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Open Spaces |
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Baroque Show |
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Noon |
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Classical Music |
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Classical Music |
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(M-F WPR News 4:59, 5:59, 6:59) |
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Classical Music |
Classical Music |
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Classical Connections |
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Classical Music |
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Classical Music |
Modern Masterpieces |
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KUWY Classical Laramie 88.5 FM
Program Descriptions
Classical Music
Announcers: Pat Alexander, Charles Andrews, Steve Blatt, Alan Chapman,
Kimberlea Daggy, Gene Parrish, David Rutherford, Monika Vischer, Stephanie
Wendt play complete works of classical music, as the composer intended
them to be heard. There are occasions where major works are excerpted,
such as sections of larger works that are commonly performed
independently, such as selections from operas, oratorios, masses,
cantatas, ballets, choral or song cycles, and suites. Occasionally
movements may be played individually in the interest of musical education
or illustration.
The Baroque Show with Charles Andrews
Join Charles Andrews for two hours every Sunday morning at 10:00 of
melodious music for the mind on The Baroque Show. Each week, Charles will
explore a different theme as he takes a look at a broad and deep sampling
of baroque music. The Baroque Show will feature gorgeous but lesser known
music, especially from the 17th century, as well as familiar enduring
favorites.
Charles holds a special place in his heart for this genre. He observes,
“Baroque music, at its core, is a tribute to sheer beauty in sound. JS
Bach, who wrote every piece for his Maker, was concerned with beauty above
all. Without beauty, without the sheer toothsome quality of sound, Bach's
profundity would be lost, and he knew it. And men such as Telemann, and
Vivaldi, had an obvious love of the sensual beauty of music, along with
the skill to bring it to an audience in the most artful way. In a world
where easy, sensual beauty of sound is not all that common, this baroque
music show is designed to be an oasis of pleasure.
The Daily Special with Kimberlea Daggy
For one hour every weekday at noon, Kimberlea Daggy invites you to nourish
your soul with The Daily Special, featuring favorite classical pieces with
intriguing connections.
Kimberlea examines classical works within the context of the world in
which they were created. How have visual arts and literature stirred up
the music world? How has nature inspired music for centuries? What truths
can a teenage composer, or an octogenarian, tell us through music?
Kimberlea believes, “when looking at questions like these through several
related pieces of music, the nature of the art becomes more clear.”
The composers speak for themselves every week, too, “in their own words,”
as Kimberlea describes it. “So many composers left behind letters and
books about their music. Why they composed it. What they hoped it would
mean to us.”
“The Daily Special is all about the music, and why it works magic on the
human spirit,” says Kimberlea. “Lunchtime should be about physical energy
but also emotional energy,” Kimberlea believes. “I want to give you
wonderful music, like some sumptuous mental food. Something beautiful to
reflect on and maybe some ideas to play around with all afternoon.”
Classical Connections with Alan Chapman
Join host Alan Chapman every Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 for
Classical Connections, an exploration into the many ways that pieces of
music relate to each other. In each show, Alan will highlight how one
musical work may be the inspiration or model for another, or show examples
of composers crossing the boundaries of time to embrace styles of earlier
centuries. Being a lover of the eclectic, Alan will draw on a wide range
of music from the earliest chants to modern works, and occasionally
demonstrate how classical music intersects with popular music.
“It’s exciting to discover how the world of classical music fits
together," Alan says of the show, "sometimes in very unexpected ways. Two
very different pieces may have a surprising technique or feature in
common. Very often, two composers may choose a very similar starting
point, but diverge enormously in their final result." In this way, Alan
will give us a glimpse into the musically creative mind.
As a longtime member of the music faculty at Occidental College, Los
Angeles, as well as a visiting professor at UCLA and UC Santa Barbara,
Alan draws upon his academic expertise as he compares and contrasts
composers, works and the inspiration for their pieces.
MODERN MASTERPIECES with Alan Chaopman
Modern Masterpieces, is a weekly, two-hour show that airs at 10:00pm every
Saturday night.
Twentieth-century music was Chapman’s area of specialization in graduate
school and played an important role in his teaching career. He has also
been involved with many concerts of new music through his associations
with performing arts groups. “Choosing music for Modern Masterpieces is a
very enjoyable challenge,” Alan said. “It’s an opportunity to combine the
classic contemporary music of the early twentieth century, later
twentieth-century repertoire, and compositions of today.”
Modern Masterpieces features music by acknowledged classical masters as
well as emerging composers of merit. Alan shares exciting new recordings
of world premier performances and prize-winning compositions, as well as
occasional artist perspectives. Throughout, his commentary will help link
modern music turning points to their historic and artistic lineage.
“These are exciting times for composers,” Alan believes. “Although
concerts are still the primary incubators of tomorrow’s classics, radio
and the Internet are far and away the most important sources for audiences
SACRED CLASSICS with STEPHANIE WENDT
Join Stephanie Wendt every Sunday morning, from 7:00am until 10:00am, and
share the special meditative music of Sacred Classics.
Stephanie’s core repertoire each week is choral music, with accompanying
instrumental works, all selected for their power to speak to the emotions.
“The human voice is the most personal and evocative instrument,” Stephanie
explains, “and composers have relied on singers, century after century, to
express the spiritual side of humanity. What else can rival the comfort
that we feel after listening to Faure's Requiem, or the exhilaration of
Handel's Hallelujah chorus? I'm not sure there's a rational way to explain
this. Somehow the words and music come together and give us a glimpse of
eternity.”
The music on Sacred Classics speaks with many voices, from many eras and
traditions, but the message is always a timeless one of reflection,
transcendence and ultimately, affirmation. “We’ve created a musical
sanctuary here on Sunday mornings,” said Stephanie. “We all need a place
of aural beauty and some time to reflect on life -- before we plunge into
another week. I want the music to help you achieve that. Something to
inspire and renew your spirit.”
Open Spaces from Wyoming Public Radio News
Open Spaces, an hour-long news program airing Sunday mornings at 9, is
devoted to issues facing Wyoming and the West. Each week Open Spaces
offers:
• in-depth feature-length reporting by the award-winning Wyoming Public
Radio News Department.
• a weekly review of significant issues in a “roundtable” discussion with
newspaper editors and reporters from around the state of Wyoming.
• regular segments including an interactive feature for listeners.
• a dynamic companion web page with archival components, web links and
additional news content.
Information above is as of 2/2008.
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