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Classical Music Happy Hour

Join renowned pianist and host Emanuel Ax for Classical Music Happy Hour: a new show full of music, merriment, and conversation. Manny (Emanuel) talks with an eclectic lineup of composers, performers, and creative voices from the world of classical music and beyond.

Each epis...


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Listen Saturday, June 6th at 1 pm.

Program notes courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.

The Metropolitan Opera is pleased to broadcast an exciting event from last March: the Grand Finals Concert of the Met’s 2026 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. Over 1700 aspiring young opera singers from around the world competed this year, and the ten finalists got ...


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HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or pledge necessary. Entries may be made by telephone to (646) 829-4065 after the prize and winning caller number are announced on-air between 8:00 a.m. - 8:59 am and again between 9:00 a.m. and 9:59 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, Eastern Daylight Time. One entry per person, per prize is permitted.

ELIGIBILITY: Anyone 18 years of age or older...


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Host Alexa Smith shares more performances by Piano and Strings fellows from the Ravinia Steans Institute. Tonight’s program features performances of Smetana, Berg, and Mahler.

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June 2, 2026- Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses language in the state budget - championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul - that is supposed to bring down car insurance costs.

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