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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

Terrence Wilson

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 12:00pm

Pianist Terrence Wilson, in Wisconsin to perform Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, gives Norman some insights into the piece that "made a lady out of jazz" and tells...

Ariela Bohrod

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 12:00pm

New York-based Madison native Ariela Bohrod performed works by Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Ól afur Arnalds, and Alexander Scriabin on the Midday and shared some of her experiences...

Joseph Lulloff and Yu-Lien The

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 12:00pm

Michigan-based saxophonist Joseph Lulloff and pianist Yu-Lien The join Norman on the Midday to perform works by Carter Pann, Claude Debussy, Dorothy Chang, Stacy Garrop, and Cesar Franck.

The Madison Savoyards

Thursday, August 3, 2023, 12:00pm

Members of the Madison Savoyards stop by the Midday to sing some songs from their upcoming production of the Gilbert & Sullivan favorite The Pirates of Penzance..

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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