Exploring Music
Host Bill McGlaughlin guides listeners through a new musical theme each week, devoting five hours to a single topic. McGlaughlin’s in-depth knowledge of and deep passion for classical music gives the series his customary enthusiasm, imagination, and spontaneity. He is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, conductor, and composer.
Program Schedule
October 21
Artists in Exile, Part I
Music involving composers, performers, and other artists driven from their homelands and inspired by their new surroundings.
September 10
Director’s Choice
Music creatively suggested by our colleagues at radio stations around the world.
September 13
Distant Neighbors
Wonderfully rich and historic music from Mexico and South America.
September 14
Distant Neighbors
Wonderfully rich and historic music from Mexico and South America.
September 15
Distant Neighbors
Wonderfully rich and historic music from Mexico and South America.
September 16
Distant Neighbors
Wonderfully rich and historic music from Mexico and South America.
September 17
Distant Neighbors
Wonderfully rich and historic music from Mexico and South America.
September 20
Shostakovich, Part I
One of the most celebrated composers in the 20th century, Shostakovich forged a musical language of colossal emotional power. This week will be first half of a ten-part series exploring the life and times of this fascinating composer.
September 21
Shostakovich, Part I
One of the most celebrated composers in the 20th century, Shostakovich forged a musical language of colossal emotional power. This week will be first half of a ten-part series exploring the life and times of this fascinating composer.
September 22
Shostakovich, Part I
One of the most celebrated composers in the 20th century, Shostakovich forged a musical language of colossal emotional power. This week will be first half of a ten-part series exploring the life and times of this fascinating composer.