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Atomic Age Cocktail Party
Saturdays at 11 PM and Sundays at 10 PM

Capitol Records (150)

Coming up on The Atomic Age Cocktail Party, we look at Capitol Records, one of the most important record labels of the hi-fi era. We trace its early history and spotlight some of the label’s biggest artists. We’ll hear from Frank Sinatra, Nat "King" Cole¸ Judy Garland, and Capitol Records co-found Johnny Mercer.

Classics of the Phonograph
Saturdays at 11 am

Classics of the Phonograph: Mahler & The Greats

On this weeks Classics of the Phonograph, we will hear Mahler recordings by Leonard Bernstein, John Barbirolli and Georg Solti, among others.

Afternoon at the Opera
Saturdays at noon

Afternoon at the Opera: Strauss’ Arabella

This week on Afternoon at the Opera, it's Strauss’ Arabellathe as performed by Vienna State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, this Saturday at Noon.

Illinois Arts Council Agency

These programs are partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.