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He's one of history's most famous composers, but how much do you really know about Handel? Join us to learn about his life, music, and desire for fame; plus 3 things about him you didn't know before!

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Sunday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Evan Keely

6:00 am
Matthew Dayton

12:00 pm
From The Top

6:00 pm
James Jacobs

7:00 pm
Choral Showcase

9:00 pm
James Jacobs

10:00 pm

Monday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Linda Carducci

6:00 am
Rich Kleinfeldt

10:00 am
Nicole Lacroix

3:00 pm
PBS NewsHour

7:00 pm
Matthew Dayton

8:00 pm
Front Row Washington

9:00 pm
Matthew Dayton

10:00 pm

Tuesday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Linda Carducci

6:00 am
Bill Bukowski

10:00 am
Rich Kleinfeldt

3:00 pm
PBS NewsHour

7:00 pm
Julie Huang Tucker

8:00 pm

Wednesday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Linda Carducci

6:00 am
Bill Bukowski

10:00 am
Nicole Lacroix

3:00 pm
PBS NewsHour

7:00 pm
James Jacobs

8:00 pm

Thursday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Linda Carducci

6:00 am
Bill Bukowski

10:00 am
Chip Brienza

3:00 pm
PBS NewsHour

7:00 pm
Matthew Dayton

8:00 pm

Friday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Linda Carducci

6:00 am
Bill Bukowski

10:00 am
Chip Brienza

3:00 pm
PBS NewsHour

7:00 pm
James Jacobs

8:00 pm

Saturday

Bill Bukowski

12:00 am
Linda Carducci

6:00 am
Evan Keely

12:00 pm
Opera Matinee

1:00 pm
Evan Keely

4:30 pm
James Jacobs

6:00 pm

Classical News

Ned Rorem, major American composer and diarist, has died at age 99

Fri, 11/18/2022 - 4:10 pm

The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and diarist died Friday at age 99. Although he won the Pulitzer for an orchestral work, he was most celebrated for his huge body of art songs — over 500 in all.
In the devastation of climate change, Daniel Bachman captures what's left behind

Thu, 11/17/2022 - 2:54 pm

In field recordings and fingerstyle guitar, Bachman's diaristic Almanac Behind documents cataclysmic weather as it becomes a larger part of our lives.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Tiny Desk Concert

Tue, 11/15/2022 - 10:00 am

Watch the rising young cellist transform a Bob Marley classic, explore brand new preludes and unspool a weepy Welsh ballad.
When she left Ukraine, an opera singer made room for a most precious possession

Sun, 11/6/2022 - 1:20 pm

She and her daughter carried one small suitcase for toiletries, clothes and shoes. But she made sure she had room for a few items with deep sentimental value.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

Sat, 11/5/2022 - 5:39 pm

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Bono's memoir, the Philly Orchestra playing Dancing On My Own, and Tove Lo's Dirt Femme.