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Facts about Fred
How much do you know about Fred Child? Fred has been our host for Performance Today on WXXI Classical for the past seven years. He’s visited Rochester on a few occasions, and some listeners have been guests on the Piano Puzzler. Now, he’s stepping down from the program after 25 years and handing the microphone to a new host, Valerie Kahler. As a parting gift to us, Fred will host a series of Mystery Pieces at 6:40 each morning.
Tuesday, October 28
Happy birthday anniversary, Howard Hanson! We’ll listen to his Sea Symphony (No. 7)
Wednesday, October 29
The George Eastman Museum will honor actress Rita Moreno with the George Eastman Award for distinguished contribution to the art of cinema. In her honor, we’ll enjoy a medley from West Side Story, the musical for which she received an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - as Anita.
Thursday,October30
Wake to the distinctive voice of Renée Fleming as well as acclaimed violinist Benjamin Beilman. Tony Caramia plays a ghostly rag by William Bolcom.
Friday,October31
Happy Halloween! Enjoy musical portraits of witches, wizards, and goblins in pieces by Edward MacDowell, Paul Dukas, and Julie Rive-King.
