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Classical Music Highlights
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.

One of his most ambitious

WSHU | By Julie Freddino
Published May 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT
The pipe organ (built in 1962) at St. Albans Cathedral, north of London, has 4,500 pipes. McVinnie was an organist at St. Albans in his teens.
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The pipe organ (built in 1962) at St. Albans Cathedral, north of London, has 4,500 pipes. McVinnie was an organist at St. Albans in his teens.

Camille Saint-Saëns wrote his Symphony No. 3 on commission from London’s Royal Philharmonic Society—and conducted the premiere himself. It would be his last symphony… and one of his most ambitious.

Hear the “Organ” Symphony tonight on WSHU, 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.

Tyler Kline is filling in for Lauren Rico.
Classical Music Highlights
Julie Freddino
Julie Freddino is WSHU's Program Director. She also produces Sunday Baroque.
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