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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.

Mirroring an American great

American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, 1971
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American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, 1971

Imitation isn’t just flattery. When a composer imitates another’s style, they explore what makes them great from the inside out. Bill Banfield opens a window to West Side Story composer Leonard Berstein in his piece What If Bernstein Wrote It.

We’re thrilled to introduce Emily Boyer as WSHU's morning classical host.