Classical 91.5

WXXI Classical 91.5 broadcasts classical music all day, every day, plus a variety of special programs.

Where to Listen

WXXI Classical 91.5 can be heard on the FM radio dial in the Rochester, NY area, and on HD radio at 91.5-1. Some programming is also available on WXXY in the Houghton, NY area. Classical 91.5 is also streamed worldwide on the Internet (Listen Live).

Coming up on Classical 91.5

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 9:00pm

During the vibrant years of the Harlem Renaissance, music, religion, and spirituality were interconnected -- not just in the religious setting of the church, but in the jazz club, the dance hall, the rent party, even the political street rally.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 1:30pm

Classical 91.5 is proud to present a special musical celebration of Black History Month.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 12:00pm

Please join WXXI and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for its second annual luncheon with guest speaker Dr. Margaret Martin, founder of  LA's Harmony Project.

Also on Classical 91.5

The West brings spectacular views and spectacular music making

AMF begins in Colorado and moves throughout the west for this month's programs.  More information and sample audio at http://www.americasmusicfestivals.org/2011-festivals/

Brenda Tremblay presents classical music, arts and NPR news. The mystery piece airs at 6:40, the Composers’ Datebook airs at 7:20, the Writer’s Almanac at 8:20.

Monday, January 29

The Composer’s Datebook illuminates Libby Larsen's symphonies

Performances by the Imani Winds, Renée Fleming, and the Vienna Philharmonic

Works by Puccini, Wagner, and Alec Wilder, plus something new from the WXXI library

Tuesday, January 30

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Monday, January 30, 2012 - 10:00pm

From the sandy shores of Cape Cod to the sylvan lakesides of Michigan, from the Pacific beaches of California and Oregon to the wine country of Napa Valley, and from the historic grace of Savannah to the red rocks of Utah, the series is atmospheric and adventuresome.

Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 12:00pm

A musical that uses preexisting songs to further the plot rather than ones written specifically for a show is a jukebox musical, and it is not something new to musical theatre.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 12:00pm

Although the song, Welcome to the Sixties, is from the Broadway musical Hairspray that opened on the Great White Way in 2002, it takes place in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland.

 


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