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Friday, September 12 at 7pm
Performance in Pittsburgh
Hosted by Stephen Baum
Tonight, Steve previews the upcoming season of Renaissance & Baroque, with performances by Chris Norman, the Tallis Scholars, and the ensemble Rebel.
Saturday, September 13 at 5pm
From the Top
Hosted by Christopher O'Riley
Special guest on today's show is Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn, who joins the young musicians to play a Schubert piano trio and a Dvorak piano quintet. Hilary also talks with Christopher about growing up as a young musician, and her time attending Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
Saturday, September 13 at 8pm
Last Night at the Proms
The BBC Proms is the world's largest and best-known classical music festival. This evening's performance, recorded earlier today, features the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Singers, conducted by Sir Roger Norrington; with soloists Helene Grimaud, piano; and Bryn Terfel, bass-baritone. Composers featured in this concert include Beethoven, Wagner, Puccini, Verdi, and Elgar.
Sunday, September 14 at 7pm
Guest Announcer
Hosted by Liane Norman and Scott Pauley
Chatham Baroque lutenist/guitarist Scott Pauley and founding CB board member Liane Norman share an hour as guest announcers, surveying the history and future of the Pittsburgh early music ensemble.
 Monday-Friday, September 8-12 at 10pm
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin
This week's shows feature hidden gems suggested by the show's listeners from all over the world. more info
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CEO of Forbes, Inc. and Forbes Magazine. An influential pro-growth advocate and economic forecaster, he is one of the most respected businessmen of our time. A visionary and expert economist, he explores the most compelling global business issues of the day. A two-time presidential candidate, he recently authored "Flat Tax Revolution: Using a Postcard to Abolish the IRS." More Info
As the Republic of Rwanda descended into genocidal chaos, one fearless hotel manager made the decision to protect the family he loved, and in the process he found the courage to risk his life to save more than 1,200 strangers from what would be certain death. His inspiring real-life story was portrayed in the Academy Award-nominated film "Hotel Rwanda." More Info
The acclaimed new opera by CMU alumnus Ricky Ian Gordon, co-commissioned by the Minnesota, Utah, and Pittsburgh Opera companies, combining Broadway and operatic styles into a distinctly American musical landscape. Cast includes Metropolitan Opera star Elizabeth Bishop as Ma Joad, members of the original Minnesota Opera cast, and QED 89.3's Anna Singer as Grandma. More Info
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