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
May 27
Music in Time of War
This week’s program will focus on composers' reactions to armed conflict, including the great War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. We'll also feature music by Beethoven, Haydn and Shostakovich.
May 28
Music in Time of War
This week’s program will focus on composers' reactions to armed conflict, including the great War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. We'll also feature music by Beethoven, Haydn and Shostakovich.
May 29
Music in Time of War
This week’s program will focus on composers' reactions to armed conflict, including the great War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. We'll also feature music by Beethoven, Haydn and Shostakovich.
May 30
Music in Time of War
This week’s program will focus on composers' reactions to armed conflict, including the great War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. We'll also feature music by Beethoven, Haydn and Shostakovich.
May 31
Music in Time of War
This week’s program will focus on composers' reactions to armed conflict, including the great War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. We'll also feature music by Beethoven, Haydn and Shostakovich.
June 3
Outward Bound
Bill explores the musical expressions of man as he travels through nature and beyond. Works include Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia Antartica; Strauss' Alpine Symphony and Villa-Lobos' Bachiana Brasileiras.
June 4
Outward Bound
Bill explores the musical expressions of man as he travels through nature and beyond. Works include Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia Antartica; Strauss' Alpine Symphony and Villa-Lobos' Bachiana Brasileiras.
June 5
Outward Bound
Bill explores the musical expressions of man as he travels through nature and beyond. Works include Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia Antartica; Strauss' Alpine Symphony and Villa-Lobos' Bachiana Brasileiras.
June 6
Outward Bound
Bill explores the musical expressions of man as he travels through nature and beyond. Works include Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia Antartica; Strauss' Alpine Symphony and Villa-Lobos' Bachiana Brasileiras.
June 7
Outward Bound
Bill explores the musical expressions of man as he travels through nature and beyond. Works include Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia Antartica; Strauss' Alpine Symphony and Villa-Lobos' Bachiana Brasileiras.