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Valentines Day Chocolate Thank You Gift!

WCPE Valentine's Day Gift - Last Day to Order is February 3rdNothing says “I love you” like a box of chocolates, and WCPE wants to make it easy for you to recognize that special someone this Valentine’s Day. When you pledge $150 in support of Great Classical Music, WCPE will send a one-pound box of delicious hand-made bourbon pecan fudge from the Gethsemani Monks to whomever you’d like! You tell us where to send it, and we'll handle the rest. Do something sweet for someone special this Valentine’s Day.

However, don't wait, because orders must be received by February 3, and supplies are limited. Make your pledge online by credit card right now on our Secure Pledge Form or by calling WCPE at 1-800-556-5178.

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Classical Station!




Monday Night at the Symphony

Monday evenings are special at the classical station. It’s the one night a week we reserve to play recordings by one world-class orchestra. Beginning at 8 ET tune into this station to hear one of the planet’s best musicians. This coming Monday you can hear the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras. On 89.7 FM or anywhere at our website where we audio stream this same music at theclassicalstation.org.

— Dave Bryant







Bonnie Thron
Bio
Principal Cello, North Carolina Symphony
Monday, February 6, 2012

Bonnie Thron
Bonnie’s edition of My Life in Music is unique in that many of the pieces she selected to share are works she recorded. Bonnie also shares music she’s loved from an early age and the music that caused her to return to a career in music after pursuing an alternate professional path.


Listen to a brief sample here:

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WCPE's 'Preview!' Web Exclusive Interview!

WCPE web-exclusive interview!
About a year ago, pianist Brian Ganz began his “Extreme Chopin” quest to perform all of Frédéric Chopin’s works- approximately 250 works-over the next decade. More info: brianganz.com



 

 

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Reflecting on a Legacy

Thanks To You!

This year WCPE enters its 34th year in broadcasting- that's something special for any public radio station, especially a classical music station!

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Tell A Friend

What do YOU tell a friend about WCPE?

Call our listener Comment Line tell us! We may share your story on the air this summer. Be sure you include this wording:

"My name is _______ and when I tell a friend about WCPE, I say _______."

The number for the WCPE Listener Comment Line is:

(919) 570.0204


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Born This Week

  • 6 Monday
    Claudio Arrau 1903
  • 7 Tuesday
    Wilhelm Stenhammar 1871
    Antoni Wit 1944
  • 8 Wednesday
    André Ernest Modeste Grétry 1741
    John Williams 1932 (80th birthday)
  • 10 Friday
    Leontyne Price 1927 (85th birthday)
  • 11 Saturday
    Rudolf Firkušný 1912 (100th anniversary of birth)
    Alexander Gibson 1926
  • 12 Sunday
    Jan Ladislav Dussek 1760
  • 13 Monday
    Fernando Sor 1778
  • 14 Tuesday Valentine’s Day
    Renée Fleming 1959



Online playlists
"What was that beautiful piece of music??" Find out now by browsing through a week's worth of playlists!

Meet the Announcer
Ever wonder what your favorite voice looks like? See photos and read brief biographies of WCPE's announcers!

"Quarter Notes"
WCPE's Member Magazine
Published quarterly, this magazine and listener guide offers featured works and program highlights for the WCPE season to come, plus station news, reviews, interviews and other articles designed to enhance your classical music journey.

Quarter Notes is sent to WCPE members in print version, and members may also choose to view this website's "green" online version. To become a WCPE member (your gift is tax-deductible!) and receive a year's subscription to Quarter Notes, click here.

Donate your car to WCPE!
If your automobile (truck, boat, motorcycle, RV, or aircraft) is no longer of use to you, it can still go a long way as a donation in support of the Great Classical Music you rely on from WCPE. Learn how!

Tell us how you feel about WCPE!
Record your message on the WCPE Listener Comment Line. Please phone (919) 570-0204 and tell us what WCPE means to you.

Volunteer!
Find out more about a fun way to support your home for Great Classical Music.


Live Metropolitan Opera Saturday radio broadcasts can be heard on this website. To see the Metropolitan Opera schedule click here.