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Classical Music Highlight: Beethoven's Concerto Fit For An Emperor

There are differeing theories about why Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 is called The Emperor, but one thing is for sure: it's a grand piwxw!  We'll enjoy Leif Ove Andsnes's performance tonight.

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Kate Remington joined WSHU in December of 2000, and she was WSHU's Music Director from 2002 to 2023..