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The Midday

Host Norman Gilliland provides listeners with a wide variety of classical music, presents a story from “Grace Notes,” and holds the popular “Midday Quiz.” Musicians traveling through Wisconsin often stop by the studio for live performances, discussions about their most recent works, and upcoming shows.

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Note: Some music is removed from recorded interviews due to copyright laws.

Latest Episodes

  • Pianist Clare Longendyke

    The Indianapolis-based pianist performs a program that pairs pieces by Debussy with compatible contemporary works by Amy Williams and Anthony R. Green.

    Pianist Clare Longendyke
  • Violinist Vladyslava Luchenko

    The Ukrainian virtuoso shares some insights into performing a little-known work by Edouard Lalo and discusses the power of music in a country struggling for its survival.

    Violinist Vladyslava Luchenko
  • Violinist Vladyslava Luchenko

    Joyce Yang, in Madison to perform with the Madison Symphony, gives insights into a rare minor-key piano concerto by Mozart.

    Violinist Vladyslava Luchenko
  • Pianist Joyce Yang

    Joyce Yang, in Madison to perform with the Madison Symphony, gives insights into a rare minor-key piano concerto by Mozart.

    Pianist Joyce Yang
  • Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque

    Duo guitarists Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque stop by the Midday to share their rich repertory of Romani, jazz, and classical music.

    Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque

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