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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've selected.

Haydn's playful 'Surprise'

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We're serving up a little mischief tonight with Haydn’s Surprise Symphony! Was it meant to jolt sleepy concertgoers or just to make them laugh? Either way, it’s a musical prank that still gets a reaction. Tune in and brace yourself for the punchline, tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.

Julie Freddino is WSHU's program director. She also hosts Sunday Spotlight and produces Sunday Baroque.