These days, most folks know Amilcare Ponchielli by one piece, “Dance of the Hours.” But he was so much more than the tune for “Hello Mother, Hello Father” used by comedian Alan Sherman. This afternoon we’ll have a chance to hear music that’s equally amusing, but not necessarily funny -- his “Three Piano Pieces” are up in the 1 o’clock hour!
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: One-Trick Composer?
