March 20, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Easter Holy Week
  • Leon Fleisher
  • Chanticleer tickets
  • Campaign Thanks
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WDAV Sponsored Events


Theatre Charlotte - The diary of Anne Frank
Thu, 3/20 - Sun, 3/30

Davidson Concert Series - Liviu Prunaru
Sat, 3/29

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Easter Holy Week Specials: March 20 – March 23

You’re invited to tune in today and Friday for special complete presentations commemorating the Easter Holy Week. Beethoven’s Christ on the Mount of Olives will air tonight (3/20) at 9:30 pm. On Friday, 3/21, we’ll present Dvorák’s Stabat Mater at 9:00pm. This special presentation is the last made by legendary conductor Robert Shaw and features excerpts from an interview with him about the composition.

And tune in this weekend for special holiday editions of the following programs:

Viva Voce – Sat, 6:00 pm - Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem
Millennium of Music - Sat, 11:00 pm - Medieval Norwegian Holy Week music
Sunday Baroque - Sun, 7:00 am - Monteverdi’s Vespers plus Easter music by Baroque masters
Sacred Classics - Sun, 6:00 pm - Heinrich Schutz's The Resurrection
Pipedreams - Sun, 8:00 pm - “A Resurrection Festival” - music for choir & organ

Leon Fleisher On WDAV

Renowned pianist Leon Fleischer visits Charlotte for a concert presented by the Friends of Music at Queens University Saturday, 3/29, 8 p.m. Fleischer made his professional debut with the New York Philharmonic in 1944 at the age of 16, and just last year he was awarded a Kennedy Center Honor in Washington, DC. WDAV’s Rachel Jeffreys speaks with him Saturday at 11:30 am.

Chanticleer Arrives in April – Win Tickets

The popular men’s ensemble Chanticleer arrives at the Blumenthal on April 14th for the final concert of the Carolinas Concert Association season. Go to the Contest Page to register for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this concert. See all the current contests at the Contest Page.

A Big Word of Thanks

To all of you who participated in WDAV’s Spring membership campaign we extend our appreciation and thanks for helping to make it one of the most successful fundraising efforts ever. We surpassed our $185,000 goal and heard from 1161 listener/supporters. Your contributions truly make a difference. If you haven’t yet become a member of WDAV, please consider making your contribution now by clicking here.
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