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CBC Stereo Classical Music from Toronto

Join CBC Stereo for the Private Function as they break down the history, art and research for film musical composition. A program dedicated to evoking emotions and experience, the Private Function intrigues and enriches with its insight into how music comes to be and how it can effect the mood of an audience so deeply. You’ll also hear the Composer of the Week, featuring artists like Aram Khachaturian as CBC Stereo explores their performance, interview, and personal history.

Listen to the phenomenal guitar program for stunning fingerplay by July Sagrega and Luca Francesconi. You’ll also hear from He Zhanhao, Chen Gang, Fleeing Wang, and many other top guitarists from around the world. Hear the greatest works of Opera, everything from Verdi’s Aida to Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. You’ll hear all your favorites, including The Clemency of Tito, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Madama Butterfly.

If you like a little bit of a softer sound, tune in for Music by Midnight as Windy and Carl guide listeners through their selection of Songs for the Broken Heart. They’ll also showcase new Chilean music with artists like Stamp Eve of Apollo 4 and Edward Ka-Spel. Stick around for the Pure Jazz program, where you’ll hear the golden voices and amazing musicians who created an era. Frank Morgan, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Smith, Buddy DeFranco, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane all feature highly on this program.

Look online for even more fascinating information about the artists featured on the program with CBC Stereo’s amazing directory of musicians and singers.