Alan Hovhaness shares memories of his childhood in Somerville, MA in his Christmas Symphony. Starting at 9 a.m. 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.
Listen today: Christmas memories from Alan Hovhaness
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