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WPR Music Hosts Share Songs For Valentine's Day

February 13, 2019 - 6:00pm

Love, gained and lost, is one of the most common themes in all music. In honor of Valentine’s Day, WPR's Music Staff shares some wide-ranging personal favorites, from the familiar to the unexpected.

UW's Jim Leary Gets Grammy Nod For Vintage Swiss-American Album Notes

February 5, 2019 - 5:05am

Jim Leary, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor emeritus, is up for his second Grammy Award in the category for Best Album Notes. This time he's been nominated for his work on an album called "Alpine Dreaming."

Enjoy The New Milwaukee Symphony Broadcast Series On WPR

January 3, 2019 - 11:45am

WPR’s Lori Skelton hosts this national series of broadcast concerts by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The 13-part series will air Sundays starting Jan. 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. on the NPR News and Classical Music Network, and on the Classical HD Network.

WPR Music Hosts Share Their Holiday Favorites

December 19, 2018 - 1:30pm

The WPR music hosts love sharing holiday music with listeners each season. They also have their own favorites — including recordings with meaningful associations.

The Metropolitan Opera Begins Its 88th Season

November 26, 2018 - 3:50pm

The new season of Saturday Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts begins Dec. 1 on Wisconsin Public Radio, and continues through May 11.

Alma Mahler Brought To Life In 'Ecstasy'

August 24, 2018 - 3:25pm

Author Mary Sharratt has written an engrossing account of Alma Mahler's life. "Ecstasy" has been meticulously researched, capturing rich facets and details of this compelling story over a long arc of time.

WPR Presents 2 Madison Opera Broadcasts

May 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

Join us for two productions by Madison Opera. Lori Skelton hosts these broadcast performances, which were recorded live at Overture Hall during the 2017-18 season.

Madison's Fresco Opera Presents World Premiere Of Prequel To Mozart's Magic Flute

March 27, 2018 - 4:05pm

Cast members Melanie Cain, Jonathan Ten Brink, and Caitlin Cisler sing arias and provide insights into this prequel to Mozart's "The Magic Flute," which has its world premiere April 5 through 8 at the Madison Masonic Center Auditorium -- just...

WPR Presents 2018's The Final Forte

March 12, 2018 - 2:30pm

Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television present The Final Forte, broadcast live at 7pm Wednesday.

Nicolet High School Alum Takes Home 2 Grammys As Composer For 'La La Land'

January 29, 2018 - 8:50am

Nicolet High School graduate Justin Hurwitz won two Grammys for his work as composer on the acclaimed musical "La La Land."

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WPR Music Hosts Share Songs For Valentine's Day

UW's Jim Leary Gets Grammy Nod For Vintage Swiss-American Album Notes

Enjoy The New Milwaukee Symphony Broadcast Series On WPR

WPR Music Hosts Share Their Holiday Favorites

The Metropolitan Opera Begins Its 88th Season

Alma Mahler Brought To Life In 'Ecstasy'

WPR Presents 2 Madison Opera Broadcasts

Madison's Fresco Opera Presents World Premiere Of Prequel To Mozart's Magic Flute

WPR Presents 2018's The Final Forte

Nicolet High School Alum Takes Home 2 Grammys As Composer For 'La La Land'

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