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Throughout the year Classical 91.5 will present a number of special programs or mini-series that are not a part of our regular broadcast schedule. Come back to this page on a regular basis to find out about these special programs.

The Great American Songbook Memorial Day Special, 05/31/21, 6:00pm

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This special focuses on songs from the home front to the foxholes of World War II by some of America's greatest composers and lyricists -- songs that evoke nostalgia, longing for home and the safety of loved ones fighting and working for our country. Selections include songs by: Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, Johnny Mercer, Les Brown, and Herman Hupfeld. Hosted by WHQR’s Dr. Philip Furia