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From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they'll be sharing with you.

Classical Music Highlight: Making The Best Of A Failure

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Aaron Copland was asked to write music for a play by Iriwin Shaw that was so troubled that it never made it to opening night. Copland turned the music into his Quiet City, and we'll enjoy the original version for stage orchestra today. 

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