Each Friday, we allow two of our listeners to choose a favorite piece of music, and we also take the time to get to know him or her. Tune in each week, and get to know the listener next door. If you’d like to participate in Friday Favorites, e-mail us at fridayfavorites@byu.edu.

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Leif Ove Andsnes, piano – Wed., Feb. 15 at 6pm; Berlin Philharmonic – Sat., Feb. 25 at 6pm. Remember the old joke, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall (Practice, practice, practice)?” Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes certainly has put in the practice hours, and we’re the beneficiaries of his hard work as he gives a live Carnegie Hall performance of music by Debussy, Chopin, and Haydn. Also this month, the Berlin Philharmonic gives a live performance of Mahler’s "Resurrection" Symphony.

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Tune in for a weekly celebration of symphonic music in film. The host, Edmund Stone, is a classically trained Shakespearean actor from England whose background includes a variety of stage and screen roles. Each week he explores a different theme, from composers to film genres, and points in between. Grab your popcorn and join us!

Utah is an amazing place to live. We have beautiful mountains, deserts, and forests, and the arts scene is second to none. We highlight Utah’s musical riches on Highway 89, a live performance series in Classical 89’s own studios. Tune in Tuesdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 5pm.

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For opera fans, nothing quite compares to the weekly radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera. This month’s offerings include Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena,” an ideal vehicle for its star Anna Netrebko; “Götterdämmerung,” the exciting conclusion of Wagner’s Ring Cycle; the always delightful “Barber of Seville” with Diana Damrau as Rosina; and Verdi’s early opera “Ernani” with Marcello Giordani in the title role.

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The Utah symphony has become a vital presence on the American music scene through its distinctive performances and its well-known recording legacy. Classical 89 is pleased to partner with this award-winning organization by broadcasting selections from recent concerts.

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Music has the power to inspire, lift the spirit, ease suffering, and heal the listener. The classical guitar and its ancient musical ancestors are uniquely qualified in this regard. Many cultures and histories from present-day to Biblical times mention listeners being soothed by the sound of a guitar, a lute, a lyre, and countless similar instruments.

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Each season of life and each time of day calls for a match in music. That’s why Classical 89 devotes three full hours each Sunday to choral and vocal splendor. It’s a perfect match. Hear "Music for a Sunday Morning" hosted by Eric Glissmeyer from 8-11am on Sundays. Don’t miss it this weekend.