Classiclectic
Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 12pm EST
Experience an eclectic collection of classical music with host Kurt Hauswirth, on weekdays from 9:30 am to Noon on Public Radio 90. Soothing and adventurous classical music provides you with listening companionship throughout your morning.
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Classiclectic’s mission is to foster love, knowledge, and enthusiasm for classical music; to expand the awareness and accessibility to the art form; to highlight and explore the stories and performances of the arts community; to continue serving the community of the Upper Great Lakes Region through the vision of Public Radio 90 WNMU-FM.
- NMU Department of Music Opera Workshop presents scenes from Kurt Weill's "Street Scene"
- Three voices and a masterpiece from Bizet: The MSO welcomes guest vocalists for operatic delights
- NMU Department of Music hosting a variety of February events, including two recitals with Kassidy Bush
- Music of John Williams featured at next Marquette Symphony Orchestra concert
- Marquette Symphony Orchestra continuing tradition with "Sounds of the Holidays" concerts
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