Program Highlight

Candice Agree profiles tenor Alfredo Kraus on The Spanish Hour, 11/14 @ 10 pm

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM

Published October 21, 2022 at 1:40 PM EDT

Considered one of the world’s best lyrical tenors in the second half of the twentieth century, Alfredo Kraus' most famous character was the role of Werther in Jules Massenet’s opera of the same name.

11/7 Profile: Jorge Morel A celebration of the life and artistry of Argentine-born guitarist and composer Jorge Morel, with recordings of his works performed by David Starobin, David Russell, Hilary Field, and Maestro Morel himself.

11/14 Profile: Alfredo Kraus The great Spanish tenor Alfredo Kraus in zarzuela and art song.

11/21 Profile: Manuel María Ponce Mexico’s finest artists are among those heard in this celebration of the genius of Mexico’s Manuel Ponce. Enjoy solo works for piano and guitar, as well as the acclaimed Concierto del Sur.

11/28 Profile: Xavier Montsalvatge A tribute to the 20^th-century Catalan pianist, critic, and composer Xavier Montsalvatge, one of the so-called “lost generation” of Spanish composers.