Even seasoned classical music lovers might not be familiar with Simon Leduc. I wasn’t, until I heard his string trio, memorable for a dramatic opening followed by a touch of French elegance.

If you remember the movie Somewhere in Time, you know the music. That soaring, romantic theme—haunting and unforgettable—comes from Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

The Sharks and the Jets face off in West Side Story. Music by Leonard Berstein from the iconic musical and film takes us to the streets of New York City.

June is “National Rivers Month” – an occasion to focus on the environmental health and importance of rivers. This weekend you’ll hear some of Georg Philipp Telemann’s music celebrating the Alster River in Hamburg, and 17th century melody that was used as the basis for a VERY famous 19th century composition about a river. It’s on Sunday Baroque this weekend.

The year is 1939. Hollywood’s golden age is in full swing. The Wizard of Oz takes us over the rainbow. Gone With The Wind sweeps across the South. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington stands up for what’s right.

You have the best seat in the house for Carnegie Hall Live: the Berlin Philharmonic and conductor Kirill Petrenko tackle the epic sweep of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5You have the best seat in the house for Carnegie Hall Live: the Berlin Philharmonic and conductor Kirill Petrenko tackle the epic sweep of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5.

It’s the solstice, which means summertime! And we’ve got hot weather to prove it. Cool off with a dip in the flowing sound of Deep River performed by violinist Randall Goosby.

The Sphinx Virtuosi perform Global Warming by Michael Abels — a bold, boundary-blurring piece that weaves together musical traditions from around the world. Tune in tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and the WSHU music stream.

British composer Amanda Aldridge highlights her African heritage in Eastern Suite for piano, ending with the driving Dance of Triumph.

She marched with the suffragettes—and composed with the same fearless spirit. Hear Ethel Smyth’s String Quartet: a work of passion and precision from a trailblazing woman who defied the conventions of her time... tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.