Weekly Schedule
Classical Music
All day, all night
Classical 88.7 features a stellar collection of music from throughout the ages, presented by hosts with backgrounds deeply rooted in the music of the masters. Monika Vischer, Alan Chapman, Kimberlea Daggy, and Charles Andrews are your weekday hosts; Steve Blatt, Pat Alexander, and Gene Parrish join them on weekends.
Performance Today
Weekdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
"Classical music is a living, breathing art form with meaning and resonance for our lives today — something always changing and evolving and astounding and, at its best, revolutionary," says Performance Today host Fred Child. This award-winning radio program features the finest live contemporary performances from around the nation and makes the concert hall experience immediate and accessible for well over one million Americans.
Metropolitan Opera
Saturday, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
SymphonyCast
Saturday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Each week SymphonyCast presents a full-length concert by a national or international symphony orchestra. Concerts are drawn from Europe’s leading ensembles, along with U.S. orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra.
Modern Masterpieces
Saturday, 10:00 p.m. - midnight
Every Saturday evening, Alan Chapman hosts Modern Masterpieces — two hours devoted to classical music composed in recent decades. 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. His commentary throughout helps to link modern music turning points to their historic and artistic lineage.
Sacred Classics
Sunday, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Host Monika Vischer selects six hours of musiceach Sunday morning that speaks to the emotions and explores sacred music traditions, particularly the choral repertoire. "Sunday morning is often the one chance during the week when we have some time to ourselves," Monika believes. "It is a quiet time to gather our thoughts and just reflect on life. I hope that the music I select, from sacred choral music to instrumental works, can help create a sanctuary of sorts, where you can find your center and be refreshed."