Let music ease you into a new day. You’ll hear news on the hour and a musical quiz at 6:40 a.m.
The Mystery Piece theme? Toy Story
Test your knowledge of popular toys with playful music clues. (The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester is getting ready to announce this year’s winners. Spirograph, Tickle Me Elmo and the games Trivial Pursuit and Battleship are among the 12 finalists in the “Class of 2025.” Other contenders include the scooter, cornhole, the Star Wars light saber, slime and snow. The board games Catan and Connect Four round out the list.)
Monday, November 3
Be inspired by pianist Jon Nakamatsu, singer Rhiannon Giddens, and Rochester harpist Roxanne Ziegler.
Tuesday, November 4
On Election Day, enjoy music by J.S. Bach, John Williams, and Florence Price. Conspirare sings Robert Kyr’s “Freedom Song.”
Wednesday, November 5
Wake to the piano music of Connor Chee. He’s a classically trained Navajo pianist and composer celebrated for blending Western classical music with traditions of the Diné people. He made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 12 (!) and holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.
Thursday, November 6
Start your day with music by Daniel Pesca alongside a recording featuring Rochester soprano Tyler Cassidy-Heacock. (On November 6th, composer Daniel Pesca and Soprano Tyler Cassidy-Heacock will share their collaborative process behind a new piece of music based on Hilda Doolittle's "Circe." Following the presentation at the Pittsford Public Library, the Irondequoit Community Orchestra will perform the world premiere of Daniel Pesca's "Circe" with conductor Evan Meccarello.)
Friday, November 7
What would Beethoven’s only violin concerto sound like if the violin soloist was replaced by a pianist? Find out after 9:00am.
