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Jump to: | Carolina Live | From the Top | Harmonia | In Person | Listener Requests with Rachel Jeffreys | Main Street Sessions | Millennium of Music | Music Through the Night | New Classics with Joe Brant | New York Philharmonic This Week | Performance Today | Pipedreams | Reel Music | Sacred Classics | Saint Paul Sunday | Sunday Baroque | SymphonyCast | Viva Voce w/Luther Wade | World of Opera
Carolina Live Carolina Live travels the region and features classical musicians from our area as well as those of international renown who visit our performance halls. Mike McKay hosts the series.

Saturdays at 3 p.m.
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From the Top

From the TopA weekly radio showcase of America's top young classical musicians hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley. For details, visit the From the Top Web site.

Saturdays at 5 p.m.


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Harmonia

HarmoniaFrom the sublime realm of Chant to the passion of an Italian Baroque violin sonata, Harmonia brings the music of earlier musical periods to life for radio audiences. Angela Mariani, early music scholar and performer, hosts.

Sundays at 6 a.m.


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In Person WDAV's Rachel Jeffreys examines topics and issues affecting the Charlotte region and interviews people involved in our community.

airs the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month. full interviews available online at WDAV's
Program Archives page.
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Listener Requests with Rachel Jeffreys Rachel Jeffreys plays music requested by listeners. You can make a request any time by filling out the Listener Request form on this site.
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Main Street Sessions

Jennifer FosterA series of concerts recorded live in the station's very own Clark Performance Studio. Jennifer Foster hosts these sessions featuring both established local musicians as well as some of the area's "hidden treasures." Exciting performances are augmented by insightful conversations on the artists' music and lives.


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Millennium of Music

Host and producer Robert Aubry Davis shares early music from the thousand years before Bach. He regularly presents music from major European music festivals.

Saturdays at 11 p.m.


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Music Through the Night

Enjoy classical music all night long.


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New Classics with Joe Brant Joe BrantJoe Brant shares some of the latest additions to the WDAV library each week. Hear the newest releases from some of classical music's best known recording artists as well as newly discovered talent. Add your reviews of the CD's at the New Classics page.

Fridays at 2 p.m.
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New York Philharmonic This Week

Lorin Maazel photo by Chris LeeEnjoy concert  broadcasts from the New York Philharmonic's current season. And in the summer quarter, when the orchestra is not performing, hear some of the best from the Philharmonic's extensive library of commercial recordings.

Fridays at 9 p.m.


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Performance Today

Fred Child photo by Antony Naglemannfeaturing classical music performances of all types from around the world informed by artist interviews and conversations with the knowledgible Fred Child. The Piano Puzzler with Bruce Adophe is a regular feature. For details about individual programs, visit the Performance Today site.

Monday - Friday at 7 p.m.


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Pipedreams

Michael BaroneJoin Michael Barone and listen to the great pipe organs of the world - in churches, theatres, and concert halls. Hear masterworks created for the "King of Instruments" by composers ranging from Bach to Menotti.

Sundays at 8 p.m.


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Reel Music Reel MusicWDAV's film music series focusing on outstanding film composers and scores with commentary by Davidson College professor Neil Lerner. Featured composers include legends such as Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, Max Steiner, Erich Korngold, and Jerry Goldsmith, and Leonard Roseman. Ted Weiner hosts.

Get suggestions for film books and recordings at the Reel Music Fun Stuff page.

Saturdays at  2 p.m.
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Sacred Classics

Stephanie WendtEach week hear the core repertoire of choral music, with accompanying instrumental works, all selected for their power to speak to the emotions. The music on Sacred Classics comes from many eras and traditions, but the message is always one of reflection, transcendence, and affirmation.

Sundays at 6 p.m.


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Saint Paul Sunday

Gain intimate access to how music is created at the hightest level. Bill McGlaughlin hosts performances and conversations with musicians of every conceivable style and mix.

Sundays at 5 p.m.


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Sunday Baroque

Suzanne BonaSunday Baroque features Baroque and early music written before 1750. Enjoy composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and others as interpreted by both classical music veterans and younger, innovative performers and ensembles.

Sundays at 7 a.m.


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SymphonyCast

SymphonyCast features orchestras from around the globe. Brian Newhouse hosts.

Sundays at noon.


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Viva Voce w/Luther Wade

Luther WadeLuther Wade shares everything from opera to lieder to choral masterpieces and keeps you informed of local vocal music happenings. Celebrate the human voice!

Saturdays at 6 p.m.


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World of Opera

World of Opera with host Lisa Simeone brings listeners compelling performances from top American and international opera companies. World of Opera encompasses the seminal operas of centuries past as well as today's masterpieces.

Saturdays at 7 p.m.


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