When Don Gillis finished up his sixth symphony, he looked at it and thought it was much too lighthearted, much too fun to carry the weighty name of a full-fledged symphony…so he made it his Symphony No. 5 1/2. We’ll hear it today on Afternoon Classics…No foolin’!
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Kate Remington and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they've selected.
Classical Music Highlight: Don't Be Foolish!
