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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.

"The Midday" can be heard weekdays on the NPR News and Classical Music Network and on WPR's All Classical Network from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Grace Notes" air around 11:30 a.m. while interviews and the "Midday Quiz" usually start at Noon.

Note: Some music played during interviews must be removed,
either all or in-part, due to federal copyright laws.

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Recent Shows

Julian and Anita Graef

Friday, May 19, 2023, 12:00pm

Julian and Anita Graef stopped by the Midday to tell us about the Tallgrass Chamber Music Festival and performed works by Caroline Shaw, Astor Piazzolla, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 12:00pm

Stanislava Varshavski and Diana Shapiro dazzle during the Midday, performing works by Schubert, Bizet, and Gavrilin.

The UW Russian Folk Orchestra

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 12:00pm

Victor Gorodinsky, founder and conductor of the UW Russian Folk Orchestra shares some of the group's music as they approach their 25 Anniversary concert.

Pianist Michael Mizrahi

Thursday, May 11, 2023, 12:00pm

Lawrence University pianist Michael Mizrahi stops by the Midday to discuss his upcoming performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and pieces he commissioned...

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The Midday Quiz

Here are the Questions and Answers for the Midday Quiz.

Grace Notes

View Norman's daily "Grace Notes."

25th Anniversary

Read about the Midday's 25th Anniversary here.

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About Norman

Norman Gilliland is the Wisconsin Public Radio host of "The Midday." He's also the author of "Sand Mansions," and "Midnight Catch."Read more