Hey, guess what? Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic tonight at 8 for Bach's "Mass in B minor". All part of the "Bach Variations: A Philharmonic Festival. Join Kevin Pytcher and his "Concert Hall" for this special event tonight on WRR 101!

My "Senior Moment" has passed - The Big One at 1:00 today is "The Sleeping Beauty Suite" by Tchaikovsky! NB

My "Girl Power" honoree today is the great Russian pianist, Lilya Zilberstein. She will be playing Brahms (including my favorite piano piece!) and Rachmaninoff. Join me at 11:00 today - and don't forget you can get your Cliburn Competition tickets at cliburn.org! NB

The Dallas City Council adjourned at 4:27PM. All Wagner Vednesday continues now through the remainder of WRR's programming day!

My "Girl Power" honoree today at 11:00 (since I get to have one!) is cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio, playing Bernstein and her favorite, Chopin. Yes, Chopin. NB

Happy Birthday, Richard! Born 200 years ago today...join me from 12:00 - 1:00 during the City Council lunch recess for a Wagner Fest! NB

A Very Wagner Vednesday from WRR Classical 101Very Wagner Vednesday from WRR Classical 101conta.ccJoin me, Jim Wellborn, weekdays from 3-7 p.m. for The Classical Carpool. In addition to some of the greatest music ever made, I’ll keep up with the traffic situation around the area and have a few checks of the weather. But my favorite part of the show happens at 4 p.m. when I sample a new CD of the...

In remembrance of the events of this past week, The Big One at 1:00 today is Mozart's beautiful Requiem in d. NB

Today's "Girl Power" segment at 11:00 honors the great Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko, nicknamed "La Bellissima" by her fans....she will be singing some favorites like the "Flower Duet" from "Lakme"! NB

Today is "National Waiters and Waitresses Day" and recognizes the value and importance of a good waiter or waitress. When you go out to eat, they represent the restaurant, and are all the difference between a good or a bad experience. So, if the service is poor how do you let them know?---Barry Samsula

POETIC LISZT -- Lyricism and virtuosity are in the recipe for a memorable piano concerto, the Concerto No. 2 in A Major by Liszt. Hear that work tonight on a Dallas Symphony Orchestra broadcast, with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pianist (at left) and guest conductor Marc Albrecht. -- Kevin, WRR, Classical 101 music host.

The Big One at 1:00 is actually in two halves today...in honor of Mary Sefzik's visiting friend Dee Dee who is a flutist, I will play the Flute Concnerto nicknamed "La Notte" by Vivaldi AND Mozart's Flute Concerto #2 in D! NB

Attention all marimba fans!!! My "Girl Power" honoree today at 11:00 a.m. is Dr. Emma Lou Diemer, American composer who now lives in Santa Barbara, CA. One of her pieces is a Concerto in One Movement for Marimba. Also she generously granted me a phone interview so we'll hear from the composer herself about her career and her music! NB

LENNON and McCARTNEY on COMMAND PERFORMANCE -- WRR, Classical 101 pays tribute to the Beatles with a listener request, "The Beatles Concerto" by John Rutter. Scored for full orchestra and classical piano duo, John and Paul's music comes alive (with George's "Here, There and Everywhere," in the second movement.) All-time hit melodies served up in a Romantic piano concerto, to start tonight's request program at 8 p.m. -- Kevin, WRR music host.

Don't forget that starting on Monday, 5/20 in the noon hour I will be playing Wedding Music - both traditional and some things you may not have heard before. I will also have some prizes to give away to listeners. So tell all your "soon-to-be-wed"'s to tune into WRR Classical 101 for the wedding fun! NB

She's BAAAACK! The turtle this time (see post below). I think she deserves a name....taking suggestions now :). NB

Calling all fellow Delius fans! It is a "Delius Day" on Mid-Day Music today. He will provide my Fort Worth Opera Overture AND The Big One at 1:00 is his String Quartet! Keep your dial tuned to WRR 101.1...NB

She's BAAAAACK! My "Girl Power" honoree today is pianist Mitsuko Uchida. We heard her play and conduct the Mozart Concerto #23 earlier this week. Today she will be playing Mozart, Beethoven and Debussy for us. And don't forget the Cliburn Competition begins on 5/24 - there may be a "future Uchido" that you don't want to miss!!!! Go to cliburn.org to get your tickets! NB

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, 8 p.m. TONIGHT -- A choral splendor, with Bach specialist Masaaki Suzuki (pictured) conducting the Yale Schola Cantorum and the Philharmonic in works by Bach and Mendelssohn. -- Kevin, WRR music host

A CHORAL SPLENDOR, with Maasaki Suzuki (pictured) conducting, 8 p.m. tonight. Hear choral pieces with distinguished soloists and the Yale Schola Cantorum with the New York Philharmonic -- Bach: Motet, "Singet dem Hern," Mendelssohn: Magnificat in D major, Bach: Magnificat and Mendelssohn: Christus -- Kevin, music host.

The WRR station tortoise-"Wylie Road Ranger" was found wandering near our back door just minutes ago, and was returned to the lagoon at Texas Discovery Gardens by humanitarian and deep-voiced radio man Ed Blaylock! It would be nice to have a foot next to this 18-inch mammoth snapper to put this into perspective, but nobody wanted to donate one. - Jim

Since I start my wedding music next week, I've been wondering how many of you know someone who is getting married this summer? And indoors or outdoors? NB

The Big One at 1:00 today it Bach's Magnificat in D to give you a preview of a part of the New York Philharmonic broadcast this evening at 8:00! NB

One of my FAVORITE singers is the honoree for "Girl Power" today - MARILYN HORNE! She will sing Handel, Rossini, Bernstein and Cohan for us beginning at 11:00...you don't want to miss it! NB

I thought I would help you all out a little today by posting the answer to "Last Things First"....yes, ladies and gentlemen, today is "National Sea Monkey Day"....and as a tie breaker, you may need to know the answer to this question: What do you call a group of sea monkeys? You can find the answer in the Sea Monkey Handbook.---Barry Samsula

Support WRR & the arts of North Texas by joining the Friends of WRR.of WRRfriendsofwrr.orgThe Friends of WRR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support WRR as a city-owned, classical music asset. The goals of the...

Shortly after 8 p.m. tonight on Concert Hall, Schubert's final chamber masterpiece, his String Quintet in C Major, as played by the Melos Quartet, joined by 2nd cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich. You'll enjoy a stirring performance of a work Schubert never got to hear -- he passed away just two months after it was composed, and the premiere only occurred decades later. A bittersweet thought, no? -- Kevin, music host.

Join me starting next week in the noon hour where I will be featuring a piece appropriate for use in those June weddings that are coming up...I'll be playing "old favorites" as well as making some suggestions of things you may not have heard. Tell all your June brides and Mothers-of-the-Bride to tune in to WRR Classical 101! NB

I thought since we found out today that Maria Yudina's performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto made Stalin cry, that we should examine it ourselves,,,The Big One at 1:00 today is Mitsuko Uchida's performance of it conducting the Cleveland Orchestra from the piano! NB

In dedication to the Cliburn Competition which begins May 24th, my "Girl Power" honoree today is the influential 20th c. Soviet/ Russian pianist Maria Yudina. Known for her virtuosity and individualism, she will be playing Bach and Beethoven like you have probably never heard them played! Join me at 11:00 for this "historic" performance....NB

A work commissioned by the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is performed by Finnish composer Magnus Lindberg this evening on WRR Classical 101! Hear the world premiere of “Acequia Madre” featuring Chen Halevi on clarinet and Lindberg on piano. Also on the program: Franz Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, featuring Jon Kimura Parker, piano; William Preucil, violin; Aloysia Friedmann, viola; Gary Hoffman, cello; Marji Danilow, bass. That’s tonight at 8, during Kevin Pytcher’s Concert Hall. Please join us!

The Big One at 1:00 today is Beethoven's Piano Concerto #1 in C played by Lang Lang. Hope you can join me! NB

"Girl Power" today honors another fabulous violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter. Tune in at 11:00 to hear her play Mendelssohn, Mozart and Messaien! NB

How about some ideas here....Today is "Underground America Day" and we need some ideas on how a person might celebrate. Here's a couple of examples...1. Eat a beet 2. Think about moles 3. Bury some treasure. Any ideas?---Barry Samsula

Today is a special day....here's a hint...here's a few lines of a famous song....can you tell me the name of the song? "Let martial note in triumph float And liberty extend its mighty hand A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers,"---Barry Samsula

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Edward Elgar's amazing "Enigma Variations" tonight at 8PM on WRR Classical 101! The concert also includes FWSO principal oboist Jennifer Corning Lucio, who takes center stage for Mozart's Oboe Concerto in C Major. Stravinksky's Symphony in three movements rounds out the program. Join host Kevin Pytcher tonight for our Fort Worth Symphony broadcast at 8 on WRR 101!

The Big One at 1:00 today is the String Quartet in F major by Maurice Ravel. Sit back and enjoy a half hour of uninterrupted music with me today! NB

My "Girl Power" honoree is the American composer, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the first woman composer to win the Pulitzer Prize! Join me at 11:00 for some fascinating music! NB

Question of the day: Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because ____________________.-------Barry Samsula

The Big One at 1:00 today is Beethoven's Razumovsky Quartet #1...aka the String Quartet #7 in F. Hope you'll join me! NB

At 11:00 today I will honor one of the world's greatest violinists in my "Girl Power" segment...Sarah Chang! Tune in to hear her play portions of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" like you have never heard them and also "The Lark Ascending" - one of my all time favorites. NB

EMANUEL AX PLAYS MOZART -- Pianist Ax, pictured at right, is the soloist in the Concerto No. 25 in C Major, as accompanied by the New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert (at left) conducting. Listen tonight at 8 p.m. -- Kevin, music host.

CELEBRATE MOM WITH A REQUEST -- WRR, Classical 101 will play your musical dedications to your mother, Friday, May 10th from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Make a suggestion for music at request@wrr101.com, or reply to this post. Don't forget a dedication! Let us know why your mother is so very special to you, and we'll read those notes on the air. Listen Friday evening for music that honors your mother. -- Kevin, music host.

This evening, the New York Philharmonic concert features artist-in-residence, pianist Emanuel Ax, who will perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 25. Also, Conductor Alan Gilbert leads the orchestra for Anton Bruckner's Symphony #3, tonight at 8PM, during Kevin Pytcher's "Concert Hall"!

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The Big One at 1:00 is the Cello Concerto in e minor by 20th c. Austrian composer Hans Gal. It is so beautiful - if you have never heard it, be sure to tune in! NB

Calling all flute enthusiasts..."Girl Power" today honors the ensemble known as "Pipe Dreams" - Anna Pope and Nancy Ruffer, flutes and Helen Crayford on piano. Beautiful music by Doppler, Telemann and Kronke! NB

The Big One at 1:00 today is Sibelius's beautiful Symphony #5 in E-flat. Tune in and imagine yourself on the fjords of Scandinavia! NB

Today's "Girl Power" at 11:00 honors the American "soprano extraordinaire" Renee Fleming! You won't want to miss her beautiful voice in a variety of repertoire... NB

The greatest performances from the 2012 40th Season of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival come your way tonight on WRR 101! Kerry Frumkin hosts this dynamic radio series along with SFCMF artistic director, Marc Neikrug. Don't miss it - 8pm this evening during the Kevin Pytcher's Concert Hall.