Classical Music with Julia Figueras

Julia Figueras is Music Director and mid-day host of Classical 91.5 on weekday middays. She is also the host of Backstage Pass, a monthly series dedicated to bringing listeners backstage for a visit with great musicians.

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Recently on my blog

Something Lies Beyond the Scene

from Julia Figueras, posted: 08/12/2012 - 12:35am

They say magic happens in summer music festivals. They don't lie.

See you at the movies!

from Julia Figueras, posted: 07/19/2012 - 7:27am

As with so many things, it all started with a phone call.

8 Minutes in New York City

from Julia Figueras, posted: 03/13/2012 - 5:26pm

I just got off the phone with John Schaefer for today's edition of Pick 3 on WNYC's "Soundcheck." The challenge: pick three brand new musical releases that you love.

International Women's Day...there and here

from Julia Figueras, posted: 03/07/2011 - 3:44pm

March 8. 2011 marks the centenary celebration of International Women's Day. Each March 8, for the last 25 years, I have programmed a veritable festival of women in music. I did this for rock, I did it for jazz, and these days, with the help of interns from the Eastman School of Music's Arts Leadership Program, I do it for classical.

Kitchen Dreams

from Julia Figueras, posted: 09/22/2010 - 4:08pm

Although I usually discuss Matters Musical, I thought today I'd take a detour...straight into the kitchen.

WXXI Goes to the Movies

Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 6:00am

on Classical 91.5

Classical 91.5 has designated July 19th "WXXI Goes to the Movies" day!

Education Takes the Stage Luncheon Hosted by WXXI & RPO

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.