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The Classical Station is listener-supported Great Classical Music 24 hours a day, always with a live announcer. See what's playing: t.ly/1dJ3v

Listener-supported Great Classical Music 24 hours a day! Online at TheClassicalStation.org, via streaming app, and on 89.7 fm in Central North Carolina. WEEKDAY PROGRAMS

12AM - 5:30AM Sleeper's Awake
5:30AM - 10AM Rise N Shine
10AM - 1PM Classical Cafe
1PM - 4PM As You Like It!
4PM - 7PM Allegro
10PM - 12AM Music In The Night

*Every Monday through Wednesday
7PM - 8PM Concert Hall

*Every Monday
Monday Night at the Symphony
8PM - 10PM

*Every Thursday Night Opera House
7PM - 10PM

*Every Friday All Request Program
9AM - 10PM

SATURDAY PROGRAMS

12AM - 6AM Sleeper's Awake
6AM - 6PM Weekend Classics
6PM - 10PM Saturday Evening Request Program

SUNDAY PROGRAMS

12AM - 6AM Sleeper's Awake
6AM - 7:30AM Weekend Classics
7:30 AM - 8AM Sing For Joy
8AM - 12PM Great Sacred Music
12PM - 6PM Weekend Classics
6PM - 9PM Preview!
9PM - 10PM Wavelengths
10PM - 12AM Peaceful Reflections

11/28/2025

Because Thanksgiving was yesterday, so appropriately this week’s Classical Conundrum Theme is FOOD & DRINK.

Can you name the ballet composed by Bohuslav Marinu which features the lives of kitchen utensils and the budding romance between a pot and lid ?

If you know the answer, you can message us. Good Luck!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for you and your generous support,
and for wonderful music that accompanies any occasion.*

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11/27/2025

Because Thanksgiving is today, so appropriately this week’s Classical Conundrum Theme is FOOD & DRINK.

Can you name the song Franz Schubert composed based on a poem by Christian Friedrich Schubart about a fish being caught in a fisher’s net?

If you know the answer, you can message us. Good Luck!

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving is this Thursday so appropriately this week’s Classical Conundrum Theme is FOOD & DRINK.

Can you name the satirical opera composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1921?

If you know the answer, you can message us. Good Luck!

11/25/2025

Tomorrow (between 11am and noon ET), tune into Classical Café with George Leef for a chance to win two tickets to see The Raleigh Ringers! Details here: t.ly/39fJf

11/25/2025

What a fantastic evening! WCPE’s Thanksgiving Member Drive Celebration at Red Oak Brewery brought together listeners, supporters, and staff for an evening of gratitude, good conversation, and great music. We were thrilled to meet so many listeners and share in the joy of classical music alongside our community. If you couldn’t attend but would still like to support The Classical Station, you can make a difference anytime. Visit theclassicalstation.org/choose-donation or text “CLASSICAL” to 707070 to contribute. Stay tuned for more listener-appreciation events coming your way in 2026!

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving is this Thursday so appropriately this week’s Classical Conundrum Theme is FOOD & DRINK.

What piece did Erik Satie compose in response to criticism that his compositions lacked formal structure?

If you know the answer, you can message us. Good Luck!

11/24/2025

🎶 On This Day in Classical Music – November 24 🎶

✨ 1818 – Franz Schubert’s beloved song cycle Winterreise (“Winter Journey”) was first performed in Vienna. This haunting masterpiece explores love, loss, and the cold beauty of winter—perfect for a cozy evening with a cup of tea and headphones.

🎹 Did you know? Schubert composed over 600 songs in his lifetime, yet he struggled for recognition while alive. Today, his music is celebrated worldwide.

💡 Engagement Moment: Which Schubert song moves you the most? Share your favorite in the comments—let’s create a mini virtual concert!

11/24/2025

Thanksgiving is this Thursday so appropriately this week’s Classical Conundrum Theme is FOOD & DRINK.

Who wrote the Coffee Cantata?

If you know the answer, you can message us. Good Luck!

11/21/2025

🎶 On This Day in Classical Music — November 21 🎶

🎂 Classical Musical Figure Birthday

Amelia Freedman (b. 1940) — Clarinetist, Founder, and Artistic Director of the Nash Ensemble, Freedman was a champion of both new music and lesser-known works. She passed away recently, on July 28, 2025.

🎭 Historic Moment

In 1753, Niccolò Jommelli, the influential Italian opera composer, was appointed Oberkapellmeister (chief music director” or “head of the court chapel) in Stuttgart, where he oversaw all music for the court; it was one of the most prestigious musical jobs in Europe at the time. Jommelli was a legitimate innovator, pushing opera forward by using more dramatic orchestration and accompanied recitatives; moves that anticipated later reforms.

💡 Today’s Thought
From bold operatic reform to visionary voices that build ensembles — November 21 is a celebration of musical innovation and leadership.

🎧 What Jommelli opera would you feature on WCPE today? Or which piece by the Nash Ensemble should we highlight? Comment below 👇

11/21/2025

This week’s Classical Conundrum Theme is: Composers who were also conductors.

Can you name the composer who was removed from his conducting position due to racism?

If you know the answer, you can message us. Good Luck!

11/20/2025

🎶 On This Day in Classical Music — November 20 🎶

🎂 Birthday Spotlight

-Hans Huber (1852–1921) – Swiss composer whose works bridged Romantic traditions and early modern sensibilities.
-Edwin Roxburgh (born 1937) – British composer and conductor known for his expressive orchestral and chamber works.

🎭 Historic Moments - TWO involving Beethoven, one an orchestra...

1. Beethoven’s “Fidelio” Premiere: Beethoven’s only opera had its world premiere on November 20, 1805, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. The premiere was a flop — the city was under threat of Napoleon’s troops, and the audience included many soldiers who didn’t understand German, so the political/liberation themes were lost. Beethoven later reworked the opera into the version we more commonly hear today; Fidelio as we know it premiered later.
2. Leonore Overture No. 2 Debut: At the same time as Fidelio’s first run, Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 2 (one of his 4 overtures for the opera) was introduced. This overture is especially dramatic, with a slow, tension-building introduction that leads into heroic music — very “Beethoven as operatic symphonist.”
3. Founding of The Hague Philharmonic: On November 20, 1904, the Hague Philharmonic Orchestra gave its inaugural concert. This orchestra would go on to play a major role in the Dutch classical music scene.

💡 Today’s Thought
From bold premieres to new orchestras taking the stage, November 20 reminds us how musical history is always in motion — shaping what we hear today.

🎧 Which of these pieces or composers will you celebrate on air today? 👇

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