Prokofiev composed his Symphony No. 5 in the midst of World War 2. He used music to express his optimism that everything would be ok. We'll enjoy it tonight. Tune in at 8 pm on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and our music stream.
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: Prokofiev's Hope for Humanity
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