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STORIES THAT DEFINE US ALSO INSIDE On WFMT, we honor Black History Month with the music of African American composers and performers, and toast the Lunar (Chinese) New Year, the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, and the music from this year’s Academy Award nominees.
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Dear Member, This month, WTTW is proud to bring you a national initiative that is truly emblematic of the role public media can play in civil discourse: American Creed, coproduced with our partners at Citizen Film. In this documentary and community engagement campaign, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, historian David M. Kennedy, and a committed group of unlikely activists (including Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon) explore the idea of a unifying set of ideals – an American creed. Join us on February 27 for the premiere of this important initiative, which strives to define what it means to be American. Also this month, WTTW11 marks Black History Month with an array of relevant content across our platforms (see page 7 for details). Season 2 of Victoria on Masterpiece continues, as does Ann Curry’s poignant series We’ll Meet Again, The Interview Show with Mark Bazer, and Antiques Roadshow. American Experience recalls a deadly 1920 bombing on Wall Street. NOVA explores, from an archeological standpoint, the legendary Dunkirk operation during World War II and what we can learn from a prehistoric skeleton discovered in Mexico. Frontline delves into The Gang Crackdown, and the five-part series Impossible Builds shines a spotlight on a variety of mind-boggling architectural marvels. Finally, we indulge in a unique Wisconsin culinary institution in We’re Here for a Fish Fry. Be sure to activate your WTTW Passport subscription to watch these and many more – anytime, anywhere! On wttw.com, American Experience: The Gilded Age examines the struggles between titans of industry and the workers they employed. What was our city’s Gilded Age like? Also, suburban Chicago native Nina Chanel Abney is a fast-rising artist who is a keen chronicler of social and racial issues. She discusses her career and her first solo exhibition opening at the Cultural Center this month. Finally, Black colleges and universities have long been powerful incubators and important centers of change. What is their role now? Stanley Nelson, director of Independent Lens: Tell Them We Are Rising, explains. On WFMT, we’ll also honor Black History Month with recordings of African American composers and performers, and give shoutouts to the Lunar (Chinese) New Year and the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. We’ve invited back Michael Phillips, film critic of the Chicago Tribune, to discuss and sample music from this year’s Academy Award nominees; a week’s worth of short features and an hour-long special will begin on the final Monday of the month. And the season continues at Lyric Opera of Chicago – Lisa Flynn and Lyric’s Roger Pines will co-host live broadcasts of the openings of Bellini’s I Puritani and Mozart’s Così fan tutte. On wfmt.com, discover African American artists who are changing classical music today. Go behind the scenes of Elizabeth Cree, a new opera by the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell that has its Chicago premiere this February. And find the perfect playlist to make this Valentine’s Day your most romantic yet. Finally, tune in to WTTW11 on February 4 before the Oscars to watch the winning program in this year’s WTTW Viewer’s Choice Awards! And thank you for your support. Sincerely,
Reese Marcusson Chief Operating Officer
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ON THE COVER: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Kennedy
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MEMBER CONNECTIONS Screening & Discussion: Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
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An Evening with Rick Steves
Screening & Discussion: Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
Join us for a free screening of and discussion about Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities. This film exWHERE plores the pivotal role hisChicago Cultural Center torically Black colleges and 78 East Washington Street in Chicago universities (HBCUs) have played over the course of WHEN 150 years in American hisSaturday, February 17, 2:00 pm tory, culture, and identity. This film reveals the rich history of HBCUs and the power of higher education to transform lives and advance civil rights and equality in the face of injustice. Recent graduates of Morgan State For more information and to RSVP, visit wttw.com/events.
Rick Steves
University, Maryland.
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An Evening with Rick Steves
An Evening with Geoffrey Baer Don’t miss this great opportunity to spend an evening with Chicago’s famous tour guide, Geoffrey Baer. Listen to Geoffrey talk about the history of Chicago and the making of his shows, and share a sprinkling of fun trivia! Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Geoffrey Baer is an Emmy-winning producer, writer, and host known for his storytelling, conversational style, and contagious enthusiasm. He is familiar to Chicago viewers as the host and writer of numerous extraordinarily popular featureWHAT length WTTW tours of the Chicago area’s architecture and history, An Evening with Geoffrey Baer which he has conducted by boat, by ‘L’ train, by bicycle, by car, through a magical “time machine,” and on foot. His special The Foods WHERE WTTW Grainger Studio of Chicago: A 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue Delicious History in Chicago was nominated for a James Beard WHEN Award. Geoffrey Tuesday, February 20 appears regularly at 6:00 pm on WTTW’s flagship nightly newsmagazine program Chicago Tonight, answering viewers’ questions about Chicago architecture and history in a segment called “Ask Geoffrey.” He has been a docent tour guide for the Chicago Architecture. Each pair of tickets comes with a DVD of Geoffrey’s newest show, Chicago River Tour. For more information and to get Geoffrey Baer tickets, visit wttw.com/events.
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Thursday, March 1, 5:00 pm Join us in our studios for an engaging evening with popular travel series host Rick Steves. In addition to his prolific series of programs, Steves is the author of more than 50 guidebooks including the travel skills handbook Europe through the Back Door. During the event, he will share lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of travel, and his entertaining, information-packed lecture will teach you the latest in the ever-changing travel landscape. After spending a third of his adult life living out of a rucksack in Europe, Rick knows exactly how you can enjoy maximum travel thrills for every mile, minute, and dollar in your next adventure. Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar are included with each ticket. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit wttw.com/events.
Brit Floyd in Concert Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show returns to Chicago to present its Space & Time World Tour, their most ambitious show to date, with a spectacular light show, and an even bigger stage production. Celebrating five decades of Pink Floyd – from their creation in 1965 right through WHAT to the release of their final studio album The Brit Floyd in Concert at Endless River – this amazing new show includes Chicago Theatre performances from all of Pink Floyd’s biggest selling albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, WHERE Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall, and The Chicago Theatre Division Bell plus a host of other Pink Floyd musi175 N. State Street in Chicago cal surprises. WHEN For more information and to purchase tickets, Friday, March 23, 7:30 pm visit wttw.com/events.
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MEMBER PERKS 50% Off Second Ticket to Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) embarks upon its next 20 years with Looking to the Future, featuring the world premiere of Alice by DRDT Artistic Team member Nicole Clarke-Springer. This solo focuses on the journeys women take when making the choice to “swallow” various ideals. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice explores the ways that the things we ingest and digest in our lives dictate how large or small we become, thus varying the intensity of our journeys. Also on the program are Femme, choreographed by Clarke-Springer, which celebrates women; Desire (1994), choreographed by Gary Abbott, which portrays three types of attraction; Church of Nations, created by Kevin Iega Jeff, which explores the implications and impact of war; and Jeff’s In a Child’s Eye, the story of a little girl’s dream journey. Looking to the Future takes place Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 pm at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts at 9501 Skokie Boulevard in Skokie. WTTW members who purchase one full-price ticket may purchase a second ticket at half price, subject to availability, by calling (847) 673-6300 and mentioning WTTW. For information, visit deeplyrooteddancetheater.org.
2-for-1 Tickets for Trio Settecento Featuring Rachel Barton Pine 2-for-1 Tickets to Doug Varone and Dancers
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The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago presents the return of Doug Varone and Dancers during its 30th anniversary season. Varone makes a rare onstage appearance performing two solos that span his company’s history – one he created in 1987 and the other this past year, both set to Chopin’s Nocturnes, exploring the blur between pedestrian movement and pure dance and representing a look back and a look forward. The program also includes Boats Leaving (2006) with music by Arvo Pärt, which concerns community and an unfailing faith in the triumph of the human spirit; Lux (2006) with music by Philip Glass; and the duet ”folded,” which examines the fragile and precarious nature of intimacy to music by Julia Wolfe. Performances are February 8-10 at 7:30 pm at the Dance Center, 1306 S. Michigan Avenue. WTTW members may purchase two tickets for the price of one, subject to availability, for any performance by calling (312) 369-8330 and using the code 27278. For information, visit colum.edu.
The Music Institute of Chicago presents Trio Settecento: Rachel Barton Pine (baroque violin, viola d’amore) John Mark Rozendaal (viola da gamba, baroque cello), and David Schrader (harpsichord, positiv organ). For the program “Five at Twenty,” enjoy an evening of sonatas drawn from Arcangelo Corelli’s Opus V of 1700, one of the most beloved publications in the history of music. This set of violin solos, composed of six “church sonatas” (containing fugues) and six “chamber sonatas” (mostly dances) offered new conceptions of what both the violin and the sonata could achieve, a feat that has impacted the practice of instrumental music to the present day. The concert takes place Sunday, February 18 at 3:00 pm at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. WTTW members may purchase two full-price tickets for the price of one, subject to availability, by calling (847) 905-1500 and using the code WTTW. For more information, visit musicinst.org.
Two-for-One Tickets to Hay Fever The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) present the farce Hay Fever by Nöel Coward. Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with guests, novelist David Bliss and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children Simon and Sorel appear with guests of their own. Misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith’s new flame and David’s newest literary “inspiration” keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the “quiet weekend” comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale. Performances are February 16 to March 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey in Chicago. Free parking is available in two lots. WTTW members may purchase two full-price tickets for the price of one, subject to availability, by emailing tickets@saintsebastianplayers.org and mentioning WTTW. For information, visit saintsebastianplayers.org.
2-for-1 Tickets to Chicago Opera Theatre’s Elizabeth Cree On trial for her husband’s murder, Elizabeth weaves the story of her days in an English music hall, the people she meets, and the grisly slayings that begin not long after she joins the troupe. Her trial is complicated by the discovery of her husband’s diary and the shocking details within. Historical luminaries like George Gissing, Den Leno, and Karl Marx all make appearances in this dark and thrilling premiere. For 2-for-1 admission, please call (312) 704-8414 and use code WFMT to purchase tickets. Various dates in February are available; please visit chicagooperatheatre.org for more information. Performances take place at The Studebaker Theater, 410 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
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Daily Television Programming • Programmer’s Picks on WTTW11
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter
The Gilded Age: American Experience
As trailblazers in the struggle for African American self-sufficiency, the Pullman Porters inspired future generations of independent black leaders, including their own future descendants.
In the closing decades of the nineteenth century during what has become known as the Gilded Age, the population of the United States doubled in the span of a single generation.
Thursday, February 1, 8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 6, 9:00 pm
We’re Here for a Fish Fry! This film takes a new look at the Wisconsin Friday fish fry tradition from the peak season of Lent to summer lakefront dining, featuring different types of fish including cod, perch, bluegill, haddock, and smelt.
Thursday, February 22, 8:00 pm
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Thursday 1 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Triangle Fire: American Experience [R] 1:30 Frontline: North Korea’s Deadly Dictator [R] 2:30 Masterpiece Mystery! Grantchester (Part 6 of 6) [R] 3:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Tracy Letts, Fatimah Asghar [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids
In the Spotlight
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter 9:00 The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution – Independent Lens Revisit the turbulent 1960s, when a new revolutionary culture emerged with the Black Panther Party at the vanguard. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Friday 2 EARLY MORNING 12:30 NOVA: The Impossible Flight [R] 2:30 Variety Studio: Actors on Actors [R] 3:30 Check, Please! Rhyme or Reason, Bang Bang Pie, Mambo Italiano [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids
Pullman Porter
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter Based on the bestselling book by Larry Tye, this documentary traces the fascinating history of the Pullman Porters - generations of African American men who served wealthy white passengers on the luxury trains that traveled across America during the golden age of rail travel.
Thursday, February 1, 8:00 pm
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review 7:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Kelly Hogan, Jeff Mauro, Renee Engeln At the Hideout, Mark welcomes singer-songwriter Kelly Hogan, Emmy-nominated celebrity chef Jeff Mauro (Pork & Mindy’s), and Northwestern professor and author Renee Engeln (Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women). 8:00 Check, Please! Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, Dancing Marlin Catherine welcomes writer/editor Emilie Yount, who chose Band of Bohemia in the Ravenswood neighborhood; managing director Greg Viza, who loves Turquoise in Roscoe Village; and Homewood business owner
Gail Videka, whose choice was Frankfort’s Dancing Marlin. 8:30 Incommon Chicago: Builders, Doers, Dreamers – A Legacy of Hope Tom Finks grew up in the world of elite athletics. So why did Tom agree when Latino community leaders asked him to help found a less-than-amateurish touch football bowl? 9:00 Great Performances: Nas Live from the Kennedy Center – Classical Hip-Hop 10:00 Alicia Keys: Landmarks Live in Concert – A Great Performances Special 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R]
Saturday 3 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 1 of 3) [R] 1:00 Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter See Thurs. Feb. 1 at 8:00 pm. [R] 2:00 The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution – Independent Lens See Thurs. Feb. 1 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R] MORNING 5:30-10:00 WTTW Kids 10:00 This Old House Hour 11:00 The Great British Baking Show: Pies and Tarts The eight remaining bakers must create custard tarts as their Signature challenge, followed by mini pear pies. Finally, the Showstopper allows them only four hours to create a towering collection of pies. AFTERNOON 12:00 Cook’s Country: Ribs and Mashed Potatoes Revisited 12:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love: Huntsville, Alabama 1:00 A Chef’s Life: A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
In the Spotlight
Nas
Great Performances: Nas Live from the Kennedy Center Classical Hip-Hop Witness the groundbreaking hip-hop artist perform a symphonic rendition of his seminal debut album Illmatic with the National Symphony Orchestra. Nas paints a densely textured lyrical portrait of life in a New York City public housing project.
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Simply Ming: Jamie Bissonnette America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated: Autumn Desserts America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Entertaining for a Crowd Martha Bakes: Scandinavian Cookies Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television: Milk Street Suppers
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WTTW Digital Channel Highlights These digital channels are available with digital cable or over-the-air with a digital receiver. For more information about digital television and for complete schedules, visit wttw.com/schedule.
American Creed Tuesday, February 27, 8:00 pm
WTTW11 in HD Free TV, over-the-air antenna viewers can watch WTTW11 in high-definition by tuning to channel 11-1. Cable or satellite viewers can locate WTTW11 in high-definition on the on-screen menu.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Pulitzer Prizewinning historian David M. Kennedy come together to explore the idea of a unifying American creed. Their spirited inquiry frames the stories of unlikely citizen-activists, including Cubs Manager Joe Maddon, striving to bring communities together across deep cultural, political, and economic divides.
Full schedule online at wttw.com/schedules Pictured: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Articulate with Jim Cotter Thursdays, 6:00 pm
WTTW Prime WTTW Prime is our “prime time all the time” channel. Free TV, over-the-air antenna viewers can tune to channel 11-2 to find WTTW Prime. WTTW Prime is on Comcast digital cable channel 370 and on RCN channel 37.
This series, hosted by award-winning journalist Jim Cotter, believes that art is for everyone, that creative expression is a basic human need, and that culture tells us who we are. Join us to explore artists as deep thinkers and doers who both reflect, and help shape, our understanding of the world.
Full schedule online at wttw.com/schedules Pictured: Jim Cotter
Let the Good Times Roll Sunday, February 11, 11:00 am
WTTW Create WTTW Create is our how-to and lifestyle programming channel. Free TV, over-the-air antenna viewers tune to channel 11-3. WTTW Create is on Comcast digital cable channel 369 and on RCN channel 38. WTTW Create programming airs from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
This month, we’re celebrating Mardi Gras with chefs Kevin Belton, John Folse, and Sara Moulton. We also pay homage to a Louisiana legend, chef Paul Prudhomme. Join us to prepare the finest seafood, Creole, and Cajun dishes just in time for Fat Tuesday.
Full schedule online at wttw.com/schedules Pictured: Chef John Folse
America ReFramed: Agents of Change Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 pm
WTTW World WTTW WORLD features public television’s signature documentary, science, and news programming complemented by original content from emerging producers. Free TV, over-the-air antenna viewers tune to channel 11-3. WTTW WORLD is on Comcast digital cable channel 369 and on RCN channel 38. WTTW World airs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.
This film examines the racial conditions on college campuses across the U.S., focusing on two seminal protests: San Francisco State in 1968 and Cornell University in 1969.
Full schedule online at wttw.com/schedules Pictured: Filmmaker Frank Dawson
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Premieres Monday, February 19, 4:00pm
NEW! WTTW PBS Kids 24/7 Free TV, over-the-air antenna viewers can tune to channel 11-4. The WTTW PBS Kids 24/7 is on Comcast digital channels 368 and on RCN channel 39.
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This new series encourages kids to engage in the creative arts and self-expression – including music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Get creative with Pinkalicious, Peter, and all their friends in Pinkville!
Full schedule online at wttw.com/schedules Pictured: Pinkalicious
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Black History Month
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Independent Lens: Winnie Sunday, February 11 at 10:00 pm
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Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter Thursday, February 1 at 8:00 pm Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Thursday, February 1 at 9:00 pm Great Performances Presents: Nas Live from the Kennedy Center Friday, February 2 at 9:00 pm Alicia Keys: Landmarks Live in Concert Friday, February 2 at 10:00 pm Independent Lens: Winnie Monday, February 5 at 10:00 pm Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th Thursday, February 8 at 8:00 pm Friday, February 9 at 8:30 pm Monday, February 19 at 10:30 pm
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange: He Who Dances on Wood/ Kojo/Lonnie Holley: The Truth of the Dirt Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30 am
Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter Saturday, February 24 at 9:00 pm
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange: Between Two Shores Thursday, February 15 at 12:30 am Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale Thursday, February 15 at 9:00 pm Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly Thursday, February 15 at 10:00 pm Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange: 10 Days in Africa – A Home Movie Friday, February 16 at 12:30 am
The Talk: Race in America Sunday, February 25 at 10:00 pm
Shinemen Friday, February 16 at 8:30 pm Maya Angelou: American Masters Friday, February 16 at 9:00 pm
DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis Thursday, February 8 at 8:30 pm
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange: Fatal Assistance Saturday, February 17 at 12:00 am
John Lewis: Get in the Way Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 pm
Independent Lens: Tell Them We Are Rising - The Story of Black Colleges and Universities Monday, February 19 at 9:00 pm
Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange: Black Panther Woman Tuesday, February 13 at 1:00 am
Independent Lens: Accidental Courtesy Sunday, February 18 at 10:00 pm
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One Night in March Friday, February 23 at 8:30 pm
American Masters: Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise
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Monday-Friday Mornings
Saturday Mornings
6:00 Ready Jet Go! 6:30 Cat in the Hat 7:00 Wild Kratts 7:30 Wild Kratts 8:00 Nature Cat 8:30 Curious George 9:00 Curious George 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:30 Sesame Street 11:00 Sesame Street 11:30 Splash & Bubbles
Afternoons 12:00 Dinosaur Train 12:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 1:00 Cat in the Hat 1:30 Peg + Cat 2:00 Curious George 2:30 Arthur 3:00 Nature Cat 3:30 Nature Cat 4:00 Wild Kratts 4:30 Wild Kratts 5:00 Odd Squad 5:30 Odd Squad
5:30 Peg + Cat 6:00 Sesame Street 6:30 Sesame Street 7:00 Splash & Bubbles 7:30 Splash & Bubbles 8:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 8:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 9:00 One-Hour Specials
Sunday Mornings 5:00 Dinosaur Train 5:30 Dinosaur Train 6:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 6:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 7:00 Curious George 7:30 Arthur 8:00 Nature Cat 8:30 Nature Cat 9:00 Wild Kratts 9:30 Wild Kratts 10:00 Odd Squad 10:30 Odd Squad
Peg + Cat Mondays through Fridays at 1:30 pm and Saturdays at 5:30 am
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Jenna Coleman as Victoria
Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece Join us for more new episodes telling the story of the young English queen who wants it all—romance, power, an heir, and personal freedom. Jenna Coleman is Victoria; Tom Hughes reprises his role as the queen’s dashing consort, Prince Albert.
Sundays, 8:00 pm
Check, Please! Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, Dancing Marlin See Fri. Feb. 2 at 8:00 pm. [R] Rick Steves’ Europe: Assisi and Italian Country Charm Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg: Hidden Gems of Jordan Peter Greenberg takes you to a country full of ancient archaeological and religious ruins. However, Jordan is more modern and westernized than you might imagine.
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 Washington Week 7:00 800 Words (Season 2, Part 5 of 8) George’s first date with Katie is the only news in Weld, while Constable Tom and Big Mac clash over the invasion of the freedom campers. 8:00 Father Brown: The Paradise of Thieves When a dead man is found inside a locked bank vault, Father Brown must solve the mystery to save an innocent man from paying the ultimate price. 9:00 Death in Paradise (Season 6, Part 4 of 8) When the president of Saint Marie’s local cricket club is found shot dead in the middle of the cricket ground as the sun rises over the island, suspicion falls over his teammates. 10:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Entente Cordiale (Part 3 of 7) [R] 11:00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 1 of 3) [R]
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Winnie Mandela
Independent Lens: Winnie Winnie Mandela is one of the most misunderstood and intriguing of contemporary female political figures. For the first time on film, this documentary explores her life and contribution to the struggle to bring down apartheid in South Africa from the inside, with intimate insight from Winnie herself, those who were closest to her, and the enemies who sought to extinguish her radical capacity to shake up the order of things.
Monday, February 5, 10:00 pm
EARLY MORNING 12:00 We’ll Meet Again: Rescued from Mount St. Helens [R] 1:00 Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans (Part 1 of 3) [R] 2:00 Triangle Fire: American Experience [R] 3:00 Great Performances: Nas Live from the Kennedy Center – Classical Hip-Hop See Fri. Feb. 2 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Alicia Keys: Landmarks Live in Concert – A Great Performances Special See Fri. Feb. 2 at 10:00 pm. [R] MORNING 5:00-11:00 WTTW Kids 11:00 Ellie’s Real Good Food: Keeping it Real 11:30 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas: The World’s Most Famous Olive AFTERNOON 12:00 Check, Please! Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, Dancing Marlin [R] 12:30 Lidia’s Kitchen: Game Day Bites 1:00 Viewer’s Choice Winners 2018
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In the Spotlight 10:00 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Kelly Hogan, Jeff Mauro, Renee Engeln See Fri. Feb. 2 at 7:30 pm. [R] 10:30 Check, Please! Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, Dancing Marlin [R] 11:00 Marley’s Ghosts: The Art Teacher (Season 2, Part 4 of 6) Marley and Adam go to war over her determination to find someone actually alive to love. 11:30 Austin City Limits: LCD Soundsystem
Monday 5 Ann Curry
We’ll Meet Again Come along with host Ann Curry as she presents more dramatic reunions of people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. View history through their eyes, and hear stories of heroism, hope, and the forging of unbreakable bonds.
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Incommon Chicago: Builders, Doers, Dreamers – A Legacy of Hope See Fri. Feb. 2 at 8:30 pm. [R] Rising from the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter [R] PBS NewsHour Weekend [R] Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 1 of 3) [R]
EVENING 6:00 The Coroner: First Love (Part 1 of 20) Jane is awakened by a call telling her that a boy, Steve Kernan, has been found dead at the base of a lighthouse. The question on everyone’s minds: did Steve jump, or was he pushed? 7:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Entente Cordiale (Part 3 of 7) [R] 8:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Faith, Hope, and Charity (Part 4 of 7) News of the horrific famine in Ireland has finally reached the Queen. She is adamant that her government should be doing more to help, but meets with surprising opposition from her Prime Minister. 9:00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 2 of 3) Robert Cecil is the son of Elizabeth’s original spymaster. When he finally steps into his father’s shoes, he discovers that the Queen’s enemies are stronger than ever.
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EARLY MORNING 12:30 Front and Center: CMA Songwriters Series Presents Miranda Lambert 1:30 800 Words (Season 2, Part 5 of 8) See Sat. Feb. 3 at 7:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Father Brown: The Paradise of Thieves See Sat. Feb. 3 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:30 Death in Paradise (Season 6, Part 4 of 8) See Sat. Feb. 3 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:30 Incommon Chicago: Builders, Doers, Dreamers – A Legacy of Hope [R] 5:00 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 5:30 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Entertaining for a Crowd [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans (Part 2 of 3) 9:00 Antiques Roadshow: Jacksonville (Part 1 of 3) Highlights include a Laurel and Hardy “Swiss Miss” horn that was used as a prop in their 1930 film; and a Thomas Hart Benton oil on tin, ca. 1950, that is appraised for $125,000. 10:00 Independent Lens: Winnie 11:30 BBC World News
Tuesday 6 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Chicago Tonight [R] 1:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Faith, Hope, and Charity (Part 4 of 7) See Sun. Feb. 4 at 8:00 pm. [R] 2:00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 2 of 3) See Sun. Feb. 4 at 9:00 pm. [R] 3:00 We’ll Meet Again: Rescued from Mount St. Helens [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 We’ll Meet Again: Lost Children of Vietnam Join Ann Curry for the dramatic reunions between people separated after the war. Tina, born in Vietnam, searches for her American father. Nam hopes to find the Texas cowboy who saved him as a young boy and inspired him to come to America. 9:00 The Gilded Age: American Experience Meet the titans and barons of the glittering late 19th century, whose materialistic extravagance contrasted harshly with the poverty of the struggling workers who challenged them. The vast disparities between them sparked debates still raging today. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Wednesday 7 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans (Part 2 of 3) See Mon. Feb. 5 at 8:00 pm. [R] 1:30 Antiques Roadshow: Jacksonville (Part 1 of 3) See Mon. Feb. 5 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Independent Lens: Winnie See Mon. Feb. 5 at 10:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R]
Thursday 8 EARLY MORNING 12:30 The Gilded Age: American Experience See Tues. Feb. 6 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 The Coroner: First Love (Part 1 of 20) See Sun. Feb. 4 at 6:00 pm. [R] 3:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Kelly Hogan, Jeff Mauro, Renee Engeln [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th 8:30 DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis WTTW’s original documentary celebrating the remarkable history of African Americans in Chicago, from Jean Baptiste Point DuSable to Barack Obama.
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MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 2 of 3) The cameras capture young cheetahs learning to hunt in Namibia, reveal how fur seals of an Australian island evade the great white sharks offshore, and help solve a conflict between South African farmers and chacma baboons. 9:00 NOVA: First Face of America 10:00 Impossible Builds: The Scorpion Tower (Part 1 of 5) Follow the construction of one of the most complex skyscrapers ever to make it off the drawing board – a design so radical that construction experts have turned to a building material never before used in skyscrapers. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
NOVA: First Face of America Take a risky dive into an underwater cave in Mexico to discover the 13,000-year-old skeleton of a prehistoric teenager. Follow forensic clues that reveal intimate details of her life and death, and how her people first ventured into North America.
Wednesday, February 7, 9:00 pm
In the Spotlight 10:00 John Lewis: Get in the Way This film profiles Rep. John Lewis, who was one of the leaders of the SNCC, one of the original Freedom Riders, and the youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington. The program follows Lewis today, highlighting his role in the Civil Rights Movement and tracing his early political career. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Friday 9 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 2 of 3) See Wed. Feb. 7 at 8:00 pm. [R] 1:30 NOVA: First Face of America See Wed. Feb. 7 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Front and Center: CMA Songwriters Series Presents Miranda Lambert See Mon. Feb. 5 at 12:30 am. [R] 3:30 Check, Please! Band of Bohemia, Turquoise, Dancing Marlin [R]
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Amanpour on PBS Nightly Business Report Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review 7:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Sarah Grueneberg, Richard H. Thaler Top Chef and Iron Chef Gauntlet star Sarah Grueneberg opens up to Mark about her life, her restaurant Monteverde, and how she got started in the culinary field. Then, Mark welcomes the 2017 Nobel Prize winner in economics, Richard H. Thaler, as they discuss his pioneering work in behavioral economics and best-selling book, Nudge. 8:00 Check, Please! Roister, Midori, Sapori Napoletani Catherine welcomes real estate professional John Burks, whose choice was Roister on the Near West Side; River Forest attorney Joanna Horsnail, who loves Midori in the North Park neighborhood; and Melrose Park operation manager Carmen Salerno, who chose Sapori Napoletani in Norwood Park. 8:30 Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th See Thurs. Feb. 8 at 8:00 pm. [R] 9:00 American Epic Sessions 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R]
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Impossible Builds (New Series) This fascinating new five-part series examines the creation of some of the world’s most ambitious, complex and technologically advanced construction projects. From subaquatic homes and the ultimate in billionaire luxury to futuristic towers and pencil-thin skyscrapers – these are the structures they said could never be built. But now, using revolutionary technology and cutting-edge construction materials, five previously impossible builds are taking shape across the world.
Wednesdays beginning February 7, 10:00 pm
EARLY MORNING 12:00 DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis See Thurs. Feb. 8 at 8:30 pm. [R] 1:30 John Lewis: Get in the Way See Thurs. Feb. 8 at 10:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th [R] 3:00 Impossible Builds: The Scorpion Tower (Part 1 of 5) See Wed. Feb. 7 at 10:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R] MORNING 5:30-10:00 WTTW Kids 10:00 This Old House Hour 11:00 The Great British Baking Show: Continental Cakes The remaining six bakers now face three European cakes: yeast-leavened cakes; the 24step Swedish Princess torte; and a contemporary version of the Hungarian Dobos torte.
AFTERNOON 12:00 Cook’s Country: Bourbon and Broccoli Hit the Grill 12:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love: Vancouver, Canada 1:00 A Chef’s Life: Wanted – Broccoli 1:30 Simply Ming: Seamus Mullen 2:00 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated: Chinese Takeout, Revised 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated 3:00 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Dates 3:30 Martha Bakes: Cookies of Australia and New Zealand 4:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television: Milk Street Italian 4:30 Check, Please! Roister, Midori, Sapori Napoletani See Fri. Feb. 9 at 8:00 pm. [R] 5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe: Siena and Tuscany’s Wine Country 5:30 Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg: Crossing the Border for Cheaper Airfare Peter Greenberg tells us about a new bridge at the U.S.-Mexican border allowing Americans to travel to Tijuana’s airport for cheaper airfare. EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 Washington Week 7:00 800 Words (Season 2, Part 6 of 8) The summer people hit Weld with a vengeance when a wave-ski wipes out Woody and puts him into a coma. Tracey finally realizes just how much he means to her and George unleashes a Twitter war. 8:00 Father Brown: The Deadly Seal Father Brown finds himself in an impossible situation when he is told, under the seal of confession, that Bishop Talbot will be assassinated tomorrow. 9:00 Death in Paradise The first episode of a two-part special sees a murder investigation into the death of an enigmatic boat captain that propels Humphrey, Dwayne, and Florence to London in pursuit of their suspects. 10:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Faith, Hope, and Charity (Part 4 of 7) [R] 11:00 The Coroner: First Love (Part 1 of 20) [R]
Sunday 11 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 2 of 3) [R] 1:00 We’ll Meet Again: Lost Children of Vietnam See Tues. Feb. 6 at 8:00 pm. [R]
Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th This film tells the little-known story of one of the few African American regiments to have fought in combat during World War I – a group of men from Illinois, largely from Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. During a period when African Americans tirelessly fought for basic human and civil rights, these fighting soldiers marched off to war to show their patriotism and loyalty to the U.S.
Thursday, February 8, 8:00 pm
Music producer T Bone Burnett
American Epic Sessions Witness a historic recording session led by Jack White and T Bone Burnett with top artists, including Willie Nelson, Elton John, Nas, Taj Mahal, Alabama Shakes, Beck, and Los Lobos, as they recreate America’s musical past using a recording lathe.
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POV: Do Not Resist A vital and influential exploration of the rapid militarization of the police in the United States, this documentary puts audiences in the center of the action – from inside a police training seminar that teaches the importance of “righteous violence” to the floor of a congressional hearing on the proliferation of military equipment in small-town police departments.
Monday, February 12, 10:00 pm
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Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans (Part 2 of 3) See Mon. Feb. 5 at 8:00 pm. [R] American Epic Sessions See Fri. Feb. 9 at 9:00 pm. [R]
MORNING 5:00-11:00 WTTW Kids 11:00 Ellie’s Real Good Food: Veggie Love 11:30 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas: Flavors of Longevity – Ikaria AFTERNOON 12:00 Check, Please! Roister, Midori, Sapori Napoletani [R] 12:30 Lidia’s Kitchen: Pizza Party 1:00 The Gilded Age: American Experience [R] 3:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple Season 7 A Caribbean Mystery While staying at a lavish tropical island hotel, Miss Marple investigates the sudden death of a fellow guest. She and a curmudgeonly business tycoon unravel a web of deceit, murder, and “dark magic.” 4:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend [R] 5:00 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 2 of 3) [R] EVENING 6:00 The Coroner: How to Catch a Lobster (Part 2 of 10) 12
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Coroner’s Officer Clint is surfing when he spots an unrecognizable bloated body on the beach. Coroner Jane Kennedy calls an emergency meeting with the local undertakers’ association, as this is the third body to wash up in a month. Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Faith, Hope, and Charity (Part 4 of 7) [R] Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The King Over the Water (Part 5 of 7) Feeling suffocated by the weight of the crown, Victoria escapes with her court to the Scottish Highlands. She and Albert revel in the opportunity to be a normal husband and wife, but the holiday can’t last forever. Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 3 of 3) King James of Scotland prepares to take the throne at the invitation of Robert Cecil. Meanwhile, Guy Fawkes has a plan to blow up Parliament with the King inside. The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Sarah Grueneberg, Richard H. Thaler See Fri. Feb. 9 at 7:30 pm. [R] Check, Please! Roister, Midori, Sapori Napoletani [R] Marley’s Ghosts: Carly (Season 2, Part 5 of 6) When Marley realizes her childhood imaginary friend Carly was actually a ghost, we meet a new addition to the gang. But will her attraction to Adam break Marley’s world apart? Austin City Limits: Dan Auerbach/Shinyribs
Monday 12 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Front and Center: Sheryl Crow 1:30 800 Words (Season 2, Part 6 of 8) See Sat. Feb. 10 at 7:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Father Brown: The Deadly Seal See Sat. Feb. 10 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:30 Death in Paradise See Sat. Feb. 10 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Sarah Grueneberg, Richard H. Thaler [R] 5:00 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 5:30 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Dates [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans (Part 3 of 3)
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Antiques Roadshow: Jacksonville (Part 2 of 3) Highlights include a Babyland Rag topsy-turvy doll; a diamond Art Deco bracelet watch; and Robert E. Lee’s own map of critical battle areas around Richmond, now worth $50,000 to $100,000. 10:00 POV: Do Not Resist 11:30 BBC World News
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EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 3 of 3) Deep-dive with Chilean devil rays in the Azores, track brown bears’ diets in Turkey, and follow dogs protecting flocks of sheep from gray wolves in Southern France. 9:00 NOVA: Great Escape at Dunkirk 10:00 Impossible Builds: Europe in the Desert (Part 2 of 5) Can six sand islands, poking
EARLY MORNING 12:00 Chicago Tonight [R] 1:00 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange – Black Panther Woman The genesis of the Australian Black Panther’s Brisbane chapter is recounted by Marlene Cummins, who looks back on the best and worst experiences of this controversial Aboriginal group in 1971. 2:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The King Over the Water (Part 5 of 7) See Sun. Feb. 11 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 3 of 3) See Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R]
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Antiques Roadshow: Jacksonville (Part 2 of 3) See Mon. Feb. 12 at 9:00 pm. [R] POV: Do Not Resist See Mon. Feb. 12 at 10:00 pm. [R] Amanpour on PBS Nightly Business Report Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids
In the Spotlight Aftermath of the explosion
MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 We’ll Meet Again: Heroes of 9/11 Join Ann Curry for dramatic reunions between people whose lives intersected on 9/11. Patrick searches for the stranger who comforted him after the disaster, and Tim hopes to thank the fellow chaplain who gave him the strength to carry on. 9:00 The Bombing of Wall Street: American Experience 10:00 Frontline: The Gang Crackdown A slew of killings linked to the MS-13 gang, and the crackdown that swept up immigrant teens. Some 25 bodies have surfaced since 2016. Law enforcement is trying to stop the gang, but some immigrant teens have been unlawfully detained in the process. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Wednesday 14 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange – He Who Dances On Wood/ Kojo/Lonnie Holley: The Truth of the Dirt
The Bombing of Wall Street: American Experience On September 16, 1920, as hundreds of Wall Street workers headed out for lunch, a horse-drawn cart packed with dynamite exploded in front of Morgan Bank — the world’s most powerful banking institution. The blast turned the nation’s financial center into a bloody war zone, leaving 38 dead and hundreds more seriously injured. A mostly-forgotten act of terror that remains unsolved today, the bombing helped launch the career of a young J. Edgar Hoover and sparked a bitter national debate about how far the government should go to protect the nation from acts of political violence.
Tuesday, February 13, 9:00 pm
In the Spotlight out of the Persian Gulf near Dubai, be transformed into the most luxurious holiday destination on earth? One man believes they can, and he’s risking tens of millions of dollars to prove it. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Thursday 15 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange – Between Two Shores The story of two mothers’ struggles through the immigration bureaucracy of two countries to unite their children born on two different islands: Guadeloupe and the Dominican Republic. 1:30 The Bombing of Wall Street: American Experience See Tues. Feb. 13 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Frontline [R]
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Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th [R] Amanpour on PBS Nightly Business Report Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 How to Find Love Online One in five committed couples meet on the internet, and 91 million of us around the world log on to internet dating sites. Dr. Xand van Tulleken is one of them. Can Dr. Hannah Fry, lecturer in mathematics at University College London, use her statistical know-how to help secure him the partner of his dreams? 9:00 Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale Explore the rise of Misty Copeland, who made history as the first African American female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theater. Get an intimate look at this groundbreaking dancer during a crucial period in her life. 10:00 Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly In the 1970s, Roberta Flack became a global sensation with hits such as “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly.” This film follows Roberta’s journey from her childhood in Arlington, Virginia to the moment she became a multiGrammy Award-winning star. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
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NOVA: Great Escape at Dunkirk NOVA follows a team of archaeologists, historians, and divers as they recover the remains of ships, planes, and personal effects lost during the epic operation. With access to previously classified files recently released by the UK government, they also uncover the truth behind the myths of Dunkirk notably, a claim that the Royal Air Force failed to protect the stranded men from the Luftwaffe’s constant bombing of the beaches. Featuring an exclusive excavation of a newly-found Spitfire wreck, NOVA debunks the myth and highlights the essential role that the RAF’s iconic fighter played.
Wednesday, February 14, 9:00 pm
EARLY MORNING 12:30 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange – 10 Days in Africa: A Home Movie African American filmmaker Regi Allen makes a sojourn to three West African countries to separate truth from myth about the differences between black identity in Africa from black identity in the Diaspora. 1:30 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 3 of 3) See Wed. Feb. 14 at 8:00 pm. [R] 2:30 NOVA: Great Escape at Dunkirk See Wed. Feb. 14 at 9:00 pm. [R] 3:30 Check, Please! Roister, Midori, Sapori Napoletani [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review 7:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: John Green and Steve James In this episode, John Green, the New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars, joins Mark to discuss his latest novel, Turtles All the Way Down! Then, documentarian Steve James takes the stage to chat with Mark about a fascinating career that has included Hoop Dreams, The Interrupters, and now, a new series about racial disparities at a Chicago-area high school. 8:00 Check, Please! BYOB Check, Please! presents a compendium of its past segments on great BYOB places, including Gio’s, EL Ideas, Isla Pilipina, Angry Crab, Andi’s Thai Kitchen, and more. 8:30 Shinemen Chicago “shoeshine technician” Bill Williams is the focus of this documentary produced by Eleva Singleton – a tribute to an often-misunderstood profession. 9:00 Maya Angelou: American Masters 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R]
Saturday 17 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange – Fatal Assistance Raoul Peck, Haiti’s former culture minister, takes viewers on a two-year journey following the 2010 earthquake that devastated the country. 1:30 Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly See Thurs. Feb. 15 at 10:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Impossible Builds: Europe in the Desert (Part 2 of 5) See Wed. Feb. 14 at 10:00 pm. [R] 3:30 Marley’s Ghosts: Carly (Season 2, Part 5 of 6) See Sun. Feb. 11 at 11:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R] MORNING 5:30-10:00 WTTW Kids 10:00 This Old House Hour 11:00 The Great British Baking Show: Pastries Week seven in the tent sees the bakers tested on savory parcels, ranging from pasties to samosas; Paul’s recipe for round and crusty kouign amann; and Showstopper éclairs. AFTERNOON 12:00 Cook’s Country: Straight from So-Cal 12:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love: Hill Country, Texas
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou: American Masters Journey through the prolific life of the I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings author and activist who inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought. Features new interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Common, the Clintons, and others.
Friday, February 16, 9:00 pm 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30
A Chef’s Life: Bourbon Country Simply Ming: Leah Cohen America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated: Elegant Fall Dinner America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Kebabs Martha Bakes: North American Cookie Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television: Simply Spanish Check, Please! BYOB See Fri. Feb. 16 at 8:00 pm. [R] Rick Steves’ Europe: West England Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg: Overtourism Peter Greenberg tells us about some places around the world in which there are too many tourists visiting each year.
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 Washington Week 7:00 800 Words (Season 2, Part 7 of 8) The first anniversary of his wife’s death looms large for George and war breaks out with the in-laws over a final resting place for her ashes. 8:00 Father Brown: The Mask of the Demon Father Brown investigates the murder of a B movie director when he comes to film in Kembleford.
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Black Ballerina
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Miss Fisher Mysteries
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B.B. King: American Masters
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Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece Antiques Roadshow Animals with Cameras: A Nature Miniseries Chicago Tonight NOVA
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11-3 Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
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America ReFramed
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Wisconsin Foodie
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11-3 Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the … The Interview Show
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Neanderthal
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Unlikely Friendship
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Secrets of the Dead
Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece
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Great Performances: Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine
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Maya Angelou: American Masters
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In Their Own Words
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We’ll Meet Again: Coming Out
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We’ll Meet Again: Freedom Summer
Harry’s Arctic Heroes
Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece
Great Performances: Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine
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Miss Fisher Mysteries
We’re Here for a Fish Fry
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Stories from the Stage
We’ll Meet Again: Freedom Summer
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We’ll Meet Again: Heroes of 9/11
Heart of the World: Colorado’s Natural Parks
Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece
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1964: The Fight For a Right
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Maya Angelou: American Masters
Travel Detective
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Ask This Old House
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In the Spotlight 11:00 Ellie’s Real Good Food: Beauty Food 11:30 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas: Ancient Grains for Modern Cooks
Independent Lens: Tell Them We Are Rising – The Story of Black Colleges and Universities A haven for Black intellectuals, artists, and revolutionaries – and path of promise toward the American dream – Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. Directed by awardwinning documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson, this film examines the impact historically Black colleges and universities have had on American history, culture, and national identity.
Monday, February 19, 9:00 pm 9:00
Death in Paradise The second episode of this two-part special sees the team, along with Met police inspector Jack Mooney, investigating the apparent suicide of the prime suspect of their current case. 10:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The King Over the Water (Part 5 of 7) [R] 11:00 The Coroner: How to Catch a Lobster (Part 2 of 20) See Sun. Feb. 11 at 6:00 pm. [R]
Sunday 18 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Agents (Part 3 of 3) [R] 1:00 We’ll Meet Again: Heroes of 9/11 See Tues. Feb. 13 at 8:00 pm. [R] 2:00 Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans (Part 3 of 3) See Mon. Feb. 12 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:00 Maya Angelou: American Masters See Fri. Feb. 16 at 9:00 pm. [R] MORNING 5:00-11:00 WTTW Kids 16
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AFTERNOON 12:00 Check, Please! BYOB [R] 12:30 Lidia’s Kitchen: Italian Staples 1:00 Respond to Violence: Impact of Mental Health Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is among the featured panelists for this annual Respond to Violence discussion at Governors State University, moderated by Chicago Tonight correspondent Brandis Friedman. 2:00 How to Find Love Online See Thurs. Feb. 15 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple Season 7: Greenshaw’s Folly When an old family friend and her young son turn to Miss Marple for assistance, she finds them work and lodging at nearby Greenshaw’s Folly. All seems well, until the house’s loyal butler dies unexpectedly. 4:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend [R] 5:00 Animals with Cameras, A Nature Miniseries (Part 3 of 3) [R] EVENING 6:00 The Coroner: That’s the Way to Do It (Part 3 of 20) Local mayor Una Drake has launched an initiative to clean up Lighthaven, and Mick and Davey call her a killjoy, especially when she forcibly closes the Punch and Judy stall. 7:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The King Over the Water (Part 5 of 7) [R] 8:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The Luxury of Conscience (Part 6 of 7) Victoria and Albert have to face their worst nightmare as parents, while Peel takes on the ultimate battle in Parliament. When tragedy strikes, they must confront the true cost of standing by your convictions. 9:00 Secrets of the Tower of London This formidable fortress has been a royal castle, a prison, a place of execution and torture, an armory, and the Royal Mint. 10:00 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: John Green and Steve James See Fri. Feb. 16 at 7:30 pm. [R] 10:30 Check, Please! BYOB [R] 11:00 Marley’s Ghosts: Christmas (Season 2, Part 6 of 6) Set against a backdrop of the local nativity play, some shocking news pits Adam and Michael against each other. Things will never be the same for Marley and her ghosts.
11:30 Austin City Limits: Chris Stapleton/ Turnpike Troubadours
Monday 19 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Front and Center: Seal 1:30 800 Words (Season 2, Part 7 of 8) See Sat. Feb. 17 at 7:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Father Brown: The Mask of the Demon See Sat. Feb. 17 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:30 Death in Paradise See Sat. Feb. 17 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: John Green and Steve James [R] 5:00 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 5:30 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Kebabs [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Antiques Roadshow: St. Louis (Part 1 of 3) 9:00 Independent Lens: Tell Them We Are Rising – The Story of Black Colleges and Universities 10:30 Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th [R] 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Tuesday 20 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The Luxury of Conscience (Part 6 of 7) See Sun. Feb. 18 at 8:00 pm. [R] 1:30 Secrets of the Tower of London See Sun. Feb. 18 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 How to Find Love Online [R] 3:30 Shinemen See Fri. Feb. 16 at 8:30 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R]
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Frontline: Bitter Rivals – Iran and Saudi Arabia (Part 1 of 2) A dangerous rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia has plunged the Middle East into sectarian war. From revolution in Iran, reaction by Saudi Arabia, and wars in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Iraq, how religion and power politics drive perpetual conflict. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Wednesday 21 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Antiques Roadshow: St. Louis (Part 1 of 3) [R] 1:30 Independent Lens: Tell Them We Are Rising – The Story of Black Colleges and Universities See Mon. Feb. 19 at 9:00 pm. [R] 3:00 Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale See Thurs. Feb. 15 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Nature: The Last Rhino Meet Sudan, the last male of his
In the Spotlight
MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 We’ll Meet Again: Freedom Summer During the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Fatima volunteered to register voters in Louisiana. Now, she returns to the South, hoping to find Thelma, whose courage in the face of racism was unforgettable. Sherie searches for Lefty, the charismatic civil rights activist whose commitment to nonviolence inspired her own lifelong involvement with social justice causes.
Helen Mirren
Great Performances: Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine British actress Helen Mirren receives the 2017 Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award.
Friday, February 23, 9:00 pm
Do it Yourself Saturdays 10:00 This Old House Hour 11:00 Great British Baking Show 12:00 Cook’s Country 12:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love 1:00
A Chef’s Life
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Simply Ming
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kind, the northern white rhino, living in a Kenyan sanctuary under 24-hour armed guard. 9:00 NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers 10:00 Impossible Builds: The Floating House (Part 3 of 5) Follow the build to make living beneath the waves into a reality as a team in Dubai attempts to construct a floating house combining the best of land and marine design. Will they achieve the impossible? 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
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Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club Supper club restaurants were the hot dining trend in the mid-twentieth century, especially in Wisconsin, due to a culture that allowed them to thrive. This film celebrates a uniquely Wisconsin institution. 10:00 To be announced 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
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EARLY MORNING 12:30 Frontline: The War Inside Islam See Tues. Feb. 20 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple Season 7: Greenshaw’s Folly See Sun. Feb. 18 at 3:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R]
EARLY MORNING 12:30 Nature: The Last Rhino See Wed. Feb. 21 at 8:00 pm. [R] 1:30 NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers See Wed. Feb. 21 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:30 We’ll Meet Again: Freedom Summer See Tues. Feb. 20 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:30 Marley’s Ghosts: Christmas (Season 2, Part 6 of 6) See Sun. Feb. 18 at 11:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids
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EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review
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The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Tracy Letts and Fatimah Asghar Mark welcomes Tracy Letts, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, who shares with Mark the inspiration behind his writing, dishes on his latest plays, and ruminates on the pleasures and pitfalls of middle age. Mark then talks with poet Fatimah Asghar, whose Emmy-nominated web series Brown Girls is being developed for HBO. Check, Please! Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L’Patron Host Catherine De Orio welcomes three new guest-reviewers: paralegal Mary Parsons, who chose Gundis Kurdish Kitchen in Lakeview; CEO Harith Razaa of Mundelein, whose choice was The English Room in Lake Forest; and history teacher Kevin Palmer, who loves L’Patron in Logan Square. One Night in March In the early 1960s, Mississippi State University’s basketball team could not play in the NCAA national championship due to an unwritten rule prohibiting all-white teams from competing against integrated teams. This award-winning documentary
recounts the events leading up to the MSU Bulldogs playing against the integrated Loyola University (Chicago) club. 9:00 Great Performances: Movies for Grownups with AARP the Magazine 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R]
Saturday 24 EARLY MORNING 12:00 We’re Here for a Fish Fry See Thurs. Feb. 22 at 8:00 pm. [R] 1:00 Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club See Thurs. Feb. 22 at 9:00 pm. [R] 2:00 To be announced [R] 3:00 Impossible Builds: The Floating House (Part 3 of 5) See Wed. Feb. 21 at 10:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review [R] MORNING 5:30-10:00 WTTW Kids 10:00 This Old House Hour 11:00 The Great British Baking Show: Advanced Dough It’s the quarter-finals and only five bakers remain.
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Joe Maddon
American Creed In a fractured nation, what ideals do we share in common? To find out, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Kennedy teams up with his Stanford University colleague Condoleezza Rice to investigate the idea of a unifying American creed. Their thorny, crosspartisan inquiry frames the stories of activists (including Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, author Junot Diaz, and Marine Tegan Griffith), each of whom is striving to realize his or her own vision of America’s promise across a deep divide.
Tuesday, February 27, 9:00 pm AFTERNOON 12:00 Cook’s Country: Southern Discoveries 12:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love: Big Sur and Monterey, California 1:00 A Chef’s Life: Persimmon Style 1:30 Simply Ming: Michael Schlow 2:00 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated: Canning Classics 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated 3:00 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Festive Occasions 3:30 Martha Bakes: Cookies of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland 4:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television: Not Your Mother’s Cake 4:30 Check, Please! Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L’Patron See Fri. Feb. 23 at 8:00 pm. [R] 5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe: Southeast England 5:30 Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg: Hidden Gems of Memphis EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:30 Washington Week 18
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800 Words (Season 2, Part 8 of 8) George is recruited into the Weld cricket team in a high stakes match. 8:00 Father Brown: The Brewer’s Daughter Sid falls for the heiress to a local brewery, only for her to be arrested for the murder of her father. 9:00 Death in Paradise (Season 6, Part 7 of 8) When a tourist returning to the island claims to alibi the convicted killer of the Saint Marie Times’s former editor seven years ago, DI Jack Mooney must revisit the case files. 10:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The Luxury of Conscience (Part 6 of 7) [R] 11:00 The Coroner: That’s the Way to Do It (Part 3 of 20) See Sun. Feb. 18 at 6:00 pm. [R]
Sunday 25 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club [R] 1:00 We’ll Meet Again: Freedom Summer [R] 2:00 Great Performances: Movies for Grownups with AARP the Magazine See Fri. Feb. 23 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Antiques Roadshow: St. Louis (Part 1 of 3) [R] MORNING 5:00-11:00 WTTW Kids 11:00 Ellie’s Real Good Food: Satisfying + Complete, With or Without Meat 11:30 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas: Olive Oil Everything AFTERNOON 12:00 Check, Please! Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L’Patron [R] 12:30 Lidia’s Kitchen: Meatballs 1:00 Pritzker Military Presents: Jeffrey Sammons and John Morrow, Jr. – Harlem’s Rattlers and the Great War Historians Sammons and Morrow discuss the poignant history of two African American units who served with distinction in the First World War. 2:00 Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club [R] 3:00 Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple Season 7: Endless Night Miss Marple befriends Mike, a charming chauffeur who recounts his romance with Ellie. 4:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend [R] 5:00 We’re Here for a Fish Fry [R] EVENING 6:00 The Coroner: The Fisherman’s Tale (Part 4
of 20) Judith and Mick are among the crowds to see local business man PB Bradshaw and his glamorous wife reopen their flagship restaurant. 7:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: The Luxury of Conscience (Part 6 of 7) [R] 8:00 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Season Finale (Part 7 of 7) It’s Christmastime at the palace, and Albert is intent on recreating the holiday joy he remembers from his youth. 9:30 To be announced 10:00 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Tracy Letts and Fatimah Asghar See Fri. Feb. 23 at 7:30 pm. [R] 10:30 Check, Please! Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L’Patron [R] 11:00 Austin City Limits: Ms. Lauryn Hill
Monday 26 EARLY MORNING 12:00 Front and Center: Jack Johnson 1:00 800 Words (Season 2, Part 8 of 8) See Sat. Feb. 24 at 7:00 pm. [R] 2:00 Father Brown: The Brewer’s Daughter See Sat. Feb. 24 at 8:00 pm. [R] 3:00 Death in Paradise (Season 6, Part 7 of 8) See Sat. Feb. 24 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Check, Please! Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, The English Room, L’Patron [R] 4:30 The Interview Show with Mark Bazer: Tracy Letts and Fatimah Asghar [R] 5:00 P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home 5:30 Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Festive Occasions [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Antiques Roadshow: St. Louis (Part 2 of 3) 9:00 Antiques Roadshow: Jacksonville (Part 3 of 3) 10:00 Independent Lens: Rat Film Trace the history of Baltimore through this provocative film that uses the rat – as well as the humans who love them, live with them, and kill them – to chronicle the systemized oppression in impoverished communities. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Tuesday 27 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece: Season Finale (Part 7 of 7) See Sun. Feb. 25 at 8:00 pm. [R] 2:00 The Coroner: The Fisherman’s Tale (Part 4 of 20) See Sun. Feb. 25 at 6:00 pm. [R] 3:00 Antiques Roadshow: Jacksonville (Part 3 of 3) See Mon. Feb. 26 at 9:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 We’ll Meet Again: Coming Out Tom longs to find Maria, the friend who saved him from brutal electroshock conversion therapy in the 1960s. Paul, who was University of New Hampshire student body president in 1973, searches for Wayne, who organized the first gay student organization on campus. 9:00 American Creed 10:00 Frontline: Bitter Rivals – Iran and Saudi Arabia (Part 2 of 2) While Iran extends its power from Iraq into Syria and Lebanon, Saudi Arabia is making a stand in Yemen, with deadly consequences for the region. 11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
Wednesday 28 EARLY MORNING 12:30 Antiques Roadshow: St. Louis (Part 2 of 3) [R] 1:30 Independent Lens: Rat Film See Mon. Feb. 26 at 10:00 pm. [R] 2:30 Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple Season 7: Endless Night See Sun. Feb. 25 at 3:00 pm. [R] 4:00 Amanpour on PBS 4:30 Nightly Business Report 5:00 Chicago Tonight [R] MORNING-AFTERNOON 6:00-6:00 WTTW Kids EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Nature: Snowbound – Animals of Winter Travel across the snow globe with wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan to meet animal survivors of winter. 9:00 Neanderthal (Part 1 of 2) 10:00 Neanderthal (Part 2 of 2) 11:00 American Creed See Tues. Feb. 27 at 9:00 pm. [R]
February At-a-Glance • Arts • Performance Alicia Keys: Landmarks Live in Concert Friday, 10:00 pm (2/2) Sunday, 4:00 am (2/4) American Epic Sessions Friday, 9:00 pm (2/9) Sunday, 3:00 am (2/11) Austin City Limits Sundays, 11:30 pm (2/4, 2/11, 2/18) Sunday, 11:00 pm (2/25) Front and Center Mondays, 12:30 am (2/5, 2/12, 2/19) Monday, 12:00 am (2/26) Friday, 2:30 am (2/9) Great Performances: Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine Friday, 9:00 pm (2/23) Sunday, 2:00 am (2/25) Great Performances: Nas Live from the Kennedy Center Friday, 9:00 pm (2/2) Sunday, 3:00 am (2/4) Maya Angelou: American Masters Friday, 9:00 pm (2/16) Sunday, 3:00 am (2/18) Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly Thursday, 10:00 pm (2/15) Saturday, 1:30 am (2/17)
Drama • Comedy • Movies Coroner Sundays, 6:00 pm Saturdays, 11:00 pm (2/10, 2/17, 2/24) Thursday, 2:30 am (2/8) Tuesday, 2:00 am (2/27) Death in Paradise Saturdays, 9:00 pm Monday, 3:00 am (2/26) Mondays, 3:30 am (2/5, 2/12, 2/19) 800 Words Saturdays, 7:00 pm Mondays, 1:30 am (2/5, 2/12, 2/19) Monday, 1:00 am (2/26) Father Brown Saturdays, 8:00 pm Monday, 2:00 am (2/26) Mondays, 2:30 am (2/5, 2/12, 2/19) Marley’s Ghosts Sundays 11:00 pm (2/4, 2/11, 2/18) Saturday, 3:30 am (2/17) Friday, 3:30 am (2/17) Masterpiece Mystery! Miss Marple Sundays, 3:00 pm (2/11, 2/18, 2/25) Thursday, 2:30 am (2/22) Wednesday, 2:30 am (2/28) Victoria Season 2 on Masterpiece Sundays, 8:00 pm Sundays, 7:00 pm Saturdays, 10:00 pm Tuesday, 1:00 am (2/6) Tuesdays, 12:30 am (2/20, 2/27)
Cooking & Dining • Home Improvement • Travel America’s Test Kitchen Saturdays, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm
Antiques Roadshow Mondays, 8:00 pm, Mondays, 9:00 pm (2/5, 2/12, 2/26) Wednesdays, 1:30 am (2/7, 2/14) Tuesday, 3:00 am (2/27) Sunday, 1:00 am (2/4) Sundays, 2:00 am (2/11, 2/18) Wednesdays, 12:30 am (2/21, 2/28) Sunday, 4:00 am (2/25) Check, Please! Fridays, 8:00 pm Saturdays, 4:30 pm Sunday, 10:30 pm Sundays, 12:00 pm Monday, 4:00 am (2/26) Fridays, 3:30 am (2/2, 2/9, 2/16) Chef’s Life Saturdays, 1:00 pm Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Kitchen Saturdays, 4:00 pm Cooks Country Saturdays, 12:00 pm Ellie’s Real Good Food Sundays, 11:00 am Great British Baking Show Saturdays, 11:00 am Lidia’s Kitchen Sundays, 12:30 pm Martha Bakes Saturdays, 3:30 pm Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Saturdays, 3:00 pm Monday, 5:30 am My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas Sundays, 11:30 am P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home Mondays 5:00 am Rick Steves’ Europe Saturdays, 5:00 pm Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Saturdays, 12:30 pm Simply Ming Saturdays, 1:30 pm This Old House Hour Saturdays, 10:00 am Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg Saturdays, 5:30 pm
Nature • Science • Technology Animals with Cameras: A Nature Miniseries Wednesdays, 8:00 pm (2/9, 2/16) Sundays, 5:00 pm (2/4, 2/11, 2/18) Saturday, 12:00 am (2/3) Friday, 12:30 am (2/9) Friday, 1:30 am (2/16) Impossible Builds Wednesdays, 10:00 pm (2/7, 2/14, 2/21) Saturdays, 3:00 am (2/10, 2/24) Saturday, 2:30 am (2/17) Nature Wednesdays, 8:00 pm (2/21, 2/28) Friday, 12: 30 am (2/23) Neanderthal Wednesday, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm (2/28) NOVA Wednesdays, 9:00 pm (2/7, 2/14, 2/21) Fridays, 1:30 am (2/9, 2/23) Friday, 2:30 am (2/16)
Public Affairs • History • Documentary Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Tuesday, 1:00 am (2/13) Wednesday-Friday, 12:30 am (2/14-2/16) Saturday, 12:00 am (2/17) Amanpour on PBS Monday-Friday, 4:00 am American Creed Tuesday, 9:00 pm (2/27) Wednesday, 11:00 pm (2/28) BBC World News Mondays-Fridays, 11:00 pm Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Thursday, 9:00 pm (2/1) Saturday, 2:00 am (2/3) Bombing of Wall Street: American Experience Tuesday, 9:00 pm (2/13) Thursday, 1:30 am (2/15) Chicago Tonight Mondays-Fridays, 7:00 pm, 11:30 pm, 5:00 am DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis Thursday, 8:30 pm (2/8) Saturday, 12:00 am (2/10) Fighting on Both Fronts: The Story of the 370th Thursday, 8:00 pm (2/8) Friday, 8:30 pm (2/9) Saturday, 2:30 am (2/10) Monday, 10:30 pm (2/19) Frontline Tuesdays, 10:00 pm (2/13, 2/27) Tuesday, 9:00 pm (2/20) Thursdays, 2:30 am (2/15, 3/1) Thursday, 12:30 am (2/22) Gilded Age: American Experience Tuesday, 9:00 pm (2/6) Thursday, 12:30 am (2/8) Sunday, 1:00 pm (2/11) How to Find Love Online Thursday, 8:00 pm (2/15) Sunday, 2:00 pm (2/18) Tuesday, 2:30 am (2/20) InCommon Chicago: Builders, Doers, Dreamers Friday, 8:30 pm (2/2) Sunday, 3:00 pm (2/4) Monday, 4:30 am (2/5) Independent Lens Mondays, 10:00 pm (2/5, 2/26) Monday, 9:00 pm (2/19) Thursday, 9:00 pm (2/15) Wednesdays, 2:30 am (2/7) Wednesdays, 1:30 am (2/21, 2/28) Wednesday, 3:00 am (2/21) Interview Show with Mark Bazer Fridays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 10:00 pm Thursday, 3:30 am (2/8) Mondays, 4:30 am (2/12, 2/19, 2/26) John Lewis: Get in the Way Thursday, 10:00 pm (2/8) Saturday, 1:30 am (2/10) Nightly Business Report Tuesday-Saturday, 4:30 am
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• Daily Radio Programming Programmer’s Picks Folkstage Welcomes Tom Paxton Singer, songwriter, a voice for compassion and humanity: Paxton is on tour in the United States and abroad with the songwriting duo The Don Juans (Don Henry and Jon Vezner). Rich Warren hosts a special Folkstage.
Saturday, February 10, 8:00 pm
Thursday 1 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Georges Bizet Carmen Suite – Orch de la Bastille/Myung-Whun Chung. DG 431778-2. [19:53]
In the Spotlight
Yonghoon Lee
Il Trovatore’s Troubadours and Gypsies Back at the Met The Metropolitan Opera’s current production of Verdi’s melodrama, staged by Sir David McVicar, moves the opera’s original time frame from Spain in the 15th century to the Spain of the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th. Maria Agresta portrays Leonora, beloved of the brooding Count di Luna (Quinn Kelsey) and also the title character, the wandering troubadour Manrico (Yonghoon Lee). Further complicating this triangle are the sinister manipulations of the gypsy Azucena (Anita Rachvelishvili). Packed with some of Italian opera’s most recognizable melodies, Il Trovatore is being conducted by Marco Armiliato.
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Parsifal from the Met Wagner didn’t want his last opera to travel beyond the Bayreuth Festival, where the mystical drama premiered in 1882. The first outside staging was at the Metropolitan Opera in 1903. The Met is now bringing back its acclaimed 2013 production.
Saturday, February 17, 11:00 am (please note time)
Claude Debussy Prelude to The Afternoon of A Faun – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 436468-2. [9:35] Ernest Chausson Poème, Op. 25 – Julia Fischer, v; Monte Carlo Phil/Yakov Kreizberg. London B0015535-02. [16:05] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Jean-Baptiste Arban Variations on Casta Diva – Alison Balsom, tr; Gothenburg Sym/Edward Gardner. EMI 53255-2. [6:26] Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Op. 8/14: Violin Concerto #1, R 269, Spring – St. Paul Chamber Orch/Pinchas Zukerman, v. CBS MDK-44644. [10:53] 11:00 Frédéric Chopin Nocturnes, Op. 27: #1 in c-sharp – André Watts, p. EMI CDC7-54151-2. [5:57] Alexander Glazunov Chopiniana, Op. 46 – Moscow Symphony/Vladimir Ziva. Naxos 8.555048. [19:23] 12:00 Newscast • Aaron Copland Letter from Home – Buffalo Phil/JoAnn Falletta. Naxos 8.559240. [6:23] Johannes Brahms Violin Sonata #3 in d, Op. 108 – Pamela Frank, v; Peter Serkin, p. London 455643-2. [21:15] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Marquez Danzon #2 – Simon Bolivar Youth Orch/Gustavo Dudamel. DG B0013458-02. [9:49] Ulysses Kay Six Dances for String Orchestra – Westphalian Sym/ Paul Freeman. Vox CDX-5157 (2). [20:16] George Frideric Handel Harpsichord Suite No. 5 in E – Murray Perahia, p. Sony 62785. [8:52] break 2:00 Johann Nepomuk Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E – Arturo Sandoval, tr; London Sym/ Luis Haza. RCA 62661-2. [18:31] Gabriel Fauré Pavane, Op. 50 – Branford Marsalis, sx, English Chamber Orch/Andrew Litton. CBS M-42122. [5:40] Francisco Tárrega Recuerdos de la Alhambra; Capricho arabe – Milos Karadaglic, g. DG B0015579-02. [9:27] Tomás Breton En la Alhambra – City of Granada Sym/Juan de Udaeta. Almaviva DS-0107. [8:02] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Johann
The Film Score with Michael Phillips Again this year, the Chicago Tribune film critic will assess and sample the movies nominated for Oscars in the “Best Score” category. He’ll conclude his features with an hour-long special in early March.
Monday-Friday, February 26-March 2, 9:05 am and 6:00 pm
Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048 – Apollo’s Fire/Jeannette Sorrell. Avie AV-2207 (2). [11:29] Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Guitar Concerto #1 in D, Op. 99 – Eduardo Fernández, g; English Chamber Orch/Miguel Gómez Martínez. London 417199-2. [19:44] Christoph Willibald Gluck Orpheus and Eurydice: Dance of the Blessed Spirits – James Galway, f; National Phil/Charles Gerhardt. RCA 63950-2 (2). [7:56] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Wagner-Liszt The Flying Dutchman: Spinning Chorus – Earl Wild, p. Etcetera KTC-2011 (2). [5:41] Johann/ Josef Strauss Waltzes, Tales from the Vienna Woods, Op. 325 – Vienna Phil/ Hans Knappertsbusch. DG 435335-2 (2). [12:04] Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F, BWV 1047 – Gabriele Cassone, tr; Il Giardino Armonico/Giovanni Antonini. Teldec 98442-2 (2). [10:58] Bedrich Smetana The Bartered Bride: Overture – Cleveland Orch/George Szell. Sony MH2K-63151 (2). [6:16] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Czech Out Those Bohemians! 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Onstage: Carlos Kalmar, conductor; Elina Vähälä, violin – Britten: Violin Concerto, Op. 15; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in e minor, Op. 93.
Friday 2 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Johann Sebastian Bach Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme; Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; Siciliano – Angela Hewitt, p. Hyperion CDA-67309. [12:02] Gabriel Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80: Prélude and Sicilienne – Paula Robison, f; Tokyo Academic Ensemble/Fumiki Asazuma. CBS M-39006. [3:20] Walter Piston The Incredible Flutist Suite – Oregon Sym/ Carlos Kalmar. Pentatone PTC 5186481. [17:12] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Carl Stamitz Two-Flute Concerto in G – Shigenori Kudo, f; Salzburg Mozarteum Orch/Jean-Pierre Rampal, f. Sony SK-45930. [16:23] Moreno Torroba Aires de la Mancha – David Russell, g. Telarc CD-80451. [7:55] 11:00 George Frideric Handel Solomon: Act 3 Sinfonia, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – English Chamber Orch/Leppard. CBS MYK-38482. [3:01] Camille Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 1 in A, Op. 20 – Philippe Graffin, v; BBC Scottish Sym/ Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA-67074. [11:38] 12:00 Newscast • Music in Chicago 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue – Lang Lang & Herbie Hancock, p’s; London Sym/John Axelrod. Sony Classical 88985332922. [21:24] César Franck Symphonic Variations – Jorge Bolet, p; Royal Concertgebouw
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In the Spotlight
Albina Shagimoratove
Shagimuratove and Brownlee in Bellini’s Puritani at Lyric Few composers wrote more lyrically and thrillingly for the human voice than did Vincenzo Bellini, whose I Puritani is back on the Lyric Opera House stage this month with belcanto artists Albina Shagimoratove and Lawrence Brownlee in the leading roles of Elvira and Arturo. Set during the English Civil War in the 17th century between Puritans and Royalists, I Puritani was an immediate sensational hit when it opened in Paris in 1835. It didn’t reach American shores until the early 20th century with New York productions by the Met and at the Manhattan Opera House, being apparently neglected in this country for some 50 years thereafter, until Maria Callas and Giuseppe di Stefano starred in a 1955 Lyric Opera of Chicago production. This year’s Lyric Puritani will star Anthony Clark Evans and Adrian Sâmpetrean along with Shagimuratova and Brownlee, and will be conducted by Enrique Mazzola.
Sunday, February 4, 1:45 pm
Orch/Riccardo Chailly. London 421714-2. [17:06] 2:00 Gioacchino Rossini William Tell Overture – Santa Cecilia National Academy Orch/ Antonio Pappano. Warner 0825646243440. [11:34] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 31 in D, K. 297, Paris – Berlin Phil/Claudio Abbado. Sony SK-48385. [16:47] Claude Debussy Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest; La fille aux cheveux de lin; L’isle joyeuse – Maurizio Pollini, p. DG 445187-2. [11:14] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Antonin Dvorák Slavonic Dances, Op. 46: #s 5-8 – COE/Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
Teldec 81038-2. [15:14] Igor Stravinsky Petrouchka Suite – Moscow Phil/Igor Stravinsky. Melodiya 33220-2. [18:27] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Percy Grainger Children’s March, Over the Hills and Far Away – US Marine Band/ Michael J Colburn. Naxos 8.570243. [7:03] Francesco Geminiani Concerto grosso in c, Op. 2/1 – Capella Istropolitana/Jaroslav Krecek. Naxos 8.553019. [6:54] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Czech Out Those Bohemians! 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Relevant Tones with Seth Boustead: Visual Aids 11:00 Best of Studs Terkel: Pianist-composer Lincoln Mayorga interviewed in 1984
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Saturday 3 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar 11:00 Introductions: Spotlighting the Chicago area’s young musicians 12:00 Live from the Met: Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” – Yonghoon Lee (Manrico); Maria Agresta (Leonora); Anita Rachvelishvili (Azucena); Quinn Kelsey (Count di Luna); Metropolitan Opera Cho & Orch/Marco Armiliato. 3:05 PoetryNow with the Poetry Foundation: Joanna Klink reads and discusses Elegy. 3:15 Alexander Borodin In the Steppes of Central Asia – St. Petersburg Kirov Orch/Valery Gergiev. Philips 470840-2. [7:46] Nicolai RimskyKorsakov Symphony #2, Op. 9, Antar – Utah Sym/Maurice Abravanel. Vanguard SVC-8. [29:23] Peter Tchaikovsky Marche slave, Op. 31 – New York Phil/Leonard Bernstein. Sony SMK-47634. [9:29] Dmitri Shostakovich Ballet Suite #4 – Royal Scottish National Orch/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN-7000/1 (2). [12:45] 4:30 Arias and Songs with Larry Johnson: The art of contralto Marian Anderson Arias and Songs with Larry Johnson 5:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Adagio and Rondo in c, K. 617 – Dennis James, glass; Emerson String Quartet. Sony SK-89047. [12:57] Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings – Smithsonian Chamber Players/ Kenneth Slowik. RCA-DHM 77343-2. [7:42] Erich Wolfgang Korngold The Sea Hawk film music: Suite – London Sym/
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Sunday 4 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 With Heart and Voice: Music for Candlemas 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar
12:00 Johann Sebastian Bach Clavier Concerto in d, BWV 1052 – Alexandre Tharaud, p; Les Violons du Roy/Bernard Labadie. Virgin Classics 070913-2. [21:44] Arcangelo Corelli Variations in d minor on La Follia, Op. 5 no. 12 – Itzhak Perlman, v; Samuel Sanders, p. EMI CDC7-54882-2. [10:40] Tomaso Albinoni Adagio in g – London Sym/André Previn. EMI CD-EMX-2127. [7:40] Philippe Gaubert Nocturne et Allegro scherzando – James Galway, f; Phillip Moll, p. RCA 68882-2. [5:42] Maurice Ravel Introduction and Allegro – Edward Druzinsky, h; Donald Peck, f; Clark Brody, cl; Chicago Sym Strings/Jean Martinon. RCA 63683-2. [9:41] Frédéric Chopin Scherzo no. 3 in c-sharp minor, Op. 39 – Emanuel Ax, p. CBS MK44544. [7:39] Gabriel Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80 – Israel Phil/Zubin Mehta. Sony SK-45870. [15:46] 1:45 Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts – Live from Lyric Opera House, Bellini’s “I Puritani” – Albina Shagimuratova (Elvira); Lawrence Brownlee (Arturo); Anthony Clark Evans (Riccardo); Adrian Sâmpetrean (Giorgio); Lyric Opera Cho 2018
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In the Spotlight DG 449816-2. [12:31] Jules Massenet Le Cid: Ballet music – City of Birmingham Sym/Louis Frémaux. Klavier KS-522. [19:24] 7:00 Ryan Opera Center Recital Series 8:00 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcasts: Riccardo Muti, conductor – Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain. Strauss: Don Juan. Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E. 10:00 Collectors’ Corner with Henry Fogel: Recordings by pianist Raoul von Koczalski, who was a student of Chopin’s last teaching assistant.
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Tom Service
The Listening Service: New for Monday Nights Tom Service, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, studied music at the universities of York and Southampton. He now teaches at Trinity College of Music, in addition to lecturing at music festivals and writing for BBC Music Magazine and The Guardian. His recent pieces for The Guardian include an appreciation of Pierre Boulez with an evaluation of the great composer-conductor’s influence, a look at Debussy’s opera Pelleas and Melisande, a light-hearted review of the Florence Foster Jenkins movie, a profile of a family of young British classical musicians, and a wry meditation on ear worms, those tunes you get into your head and can’t silence. Tom has been a regular program host on the BBC’s Radio Three with shows called Music Matters and Hear and Now. His newest series is called The Listening Service and will examine a wide range of topics: composers, performers, recordings, events. Please join us for The Listening Service, a new WFMT Monday-evening feature.
Mondays beginning February 5, 10:00 pm
& Orch/Enrique Mazzola. 5:40 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Minuet in D, K. 355/Gigue in G, K. 574 – Daniel Barenboim, p. EMI CDC7-47384-2. [4:15] Maurice Ravel Menuet antique – Cleveland Orch/Pierre Boulez. DG B0002121-02. [7:20] 6:00 Claude Debussy Children’s Corner Suite – French National Radio Orch/Jean Martinon. EMI 69589. [17:56] Peter Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Arab Dance, Chinese Dance, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Waltz of the Flowers – Martha Argerich & Nicolas Economou, p’s. 22
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12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Giuseppe Verdi Aida: Aria, Se quel guerrier...Celeste Aida – Kristján Jóhannsson, t; Hungarian State Orch/Maurizio Barbacini. Idunn 1988. [5:03] Richard Wagner Das Rheingold: Entrance of the Gods into Valhalla – Philharmonia/Otto Klemperer. EMI CDM5-66806-2. [8:15] Theofanidis Rainbow Body – Atlanta Sym/Robert Spano. Telarc CD-80596. [12:56] Frédéric Chopin FantaisieImpromptu in c-sharp minor, Op. 66 – Vladimir Horowitz, p. Sony SK-45818. [4:30] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Gabriel Fauré Dolly Suite, Op. 56 – Seattle Sym/Ludovic Morlot. Seattle Symphony Media SSM-1004. [16:18] Luigi Boccherini String Quintet in E, Op. 11 no. 5, G 275: Minuet – Philharmonia Virtuosi/Richard Kapp. RCA 61935-2. [3:35] 11:00 Leonard Bernstein Fancy Free: Three Dances, Galop, Waltz & Danzon – New York Phil/Leonard Bernstein. Sony SM3K-47154 (3). [6:26] Manuel de Falla Seven Popular Spanish Songs – Laura Metcalf, vc; Rupert Boyd, g. Sono Luminus DSL-92217. [12:56] 12:00 Newscast 12:15 Chicago Chamber Musicians First Monday: Live from the Cultural Center 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Serge Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije Suite, Op. 60 – Cincinnati Sym/ Paavo Järvi. Telarc CD-80683. [20:25] William Grant Still Violin and Piano Suite – Lynn Chang, v; Vivian Taylor, p. New World 80399-2. [13:32] Carl Nielsen Little Suite for Strings, Op. 1 – Guildhall String Ensemble/Robert Salter. RCA 60439-2-RC. [14:47] 2:00 Felix Mendelssohn A
Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, Op. 21 – Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch/Riccardo Chailly. London 4756939. [12:00] Franz Schubert Impromptus, D 899, Op. 90: #1 in c – Paul Lewis, p. Harmonia Mundi 902115.16 (2). [10:00] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat, K. 447 – Anthony Halstead, fh; Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood. Oiseau 443216-2. [13:44] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont, Op. 84: Overture – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 430087-2. [8:19] Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 21 in C, Op. 53, Waldstein – Alice Sara Ott, p. DG 4779291. [24:44] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Sonata No. 11 in A, K. 331: Finale, Rondo alla turca – Philippe Entremont, p. CBS MLK-39436. [3:15] Richard Wagner Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Prelude to Act 1 – Berlin Phil/Herbert von Karajan. EMI CDM7-690192. [9:31] Antonin Dvorák Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66 – Philharmonia Orch/Carlo Maria Giulini. EMI CDZ7-62514-2. [13:56] Pablo de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 – Anne Sophie Mutter, v; French National Orch/Seiji Ozawa. EMI CMS7-69878-2 (3). [7:46] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Music by César Franck 8:00 Live from WFMT: Violinist Stefan Milenkovich and pianist Rohan da Silva 10:00 The Listening Service with Tom Service: New from the BBC, a weekly odyssey through the musical universe. 11:00 Franz Schubert Rosamunde Incidental Music, D 797: Overture (The Magic Harp) – Berlin Phil/Herbert von Karajan. EMI CDM5-66104-2. [12:03] Alexander Alyabiev The Magic Drum Suite – Moscow Phil Society Chamber Ensemble/ Andrei Korsakov. MCA 10370. [13:51] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The Magic Flute, K. 620: Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja; Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen – Bryn Terfel, b-br; Scottish Chamber Orch/Sir Charles Mackerras. DG B000719402. [6:51] Erich Wolfgang Korngold Much Ado About Nothing incidental music, Op. 11 – Minería Sym/Carlos Miguel Prieto. Naxos 8.570791. [16:13]
Tuesday 6 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Silvetti Brazilian Rhapsody – Daniel Barenboim, p; Brazilian Rhapsody Ensemble. Teldec 21482. [3:00] Hugo Alfvén Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19, Midsommarvaka – Gothenburg Sym/Neeme Jarvi. DG 469376-2 (4). [12:44] Sergei Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini – Yuja Wang, p; Mahler Chamber Orch/Claudio Abbado. DG B0015338-02. [23:01] Antonin Dvorák Romance in f minor, Op. 11 – Anne Akiko Meyers, v; Philharmonia Orch/Litton. RCA 61700-2. [10:53] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Claude Debussy Petite Suite – Pascal & Ami Rogé, p. Onyx 4047. [11:38] Giuseppe Verdi La Forza del Destino Overture – La Scala Phil/Riccardo Muti. Sony SK-68468. [7:41] 11:00 Impromptu: Live from Levin Studio – Saxophonist Timothy McAllister and pianist Liz Ames 12:00 Newscast • George Gershwin Promenade – Dallas Sym/ Andrew Litton. Delos DE3216. [2:50] Antonin Dvorák Wind Serenade in d minor, Op. 44 – Netherlands Wind Ensemble/Edo de Waart. Philips 472678-2 (2). [24:16] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Aaron Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo – Alan Marks, p. Nimbus NI-5267. [21:40] Francis Poulenc Les Biches Suite – Ulster Orch/Yan-Pascal Tortelier. Chandos 9023. [20:09] 2:00 Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals – Sinfonia da Camera/Ian Hobson. Arabesque Z-6570. [22:23] Gabriel Fauré Harp Impromptu, Op. 86 – Mariko Anraku, h. EMI CDC5-56515-2. [8:37] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Gioacchino Rossini Il Turco in Italia Overture – National Phil/ Riccardo Chailly. Sony SBK62653. [8:10] Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 22 in E-Flat, Der Philosoph – National Arts Centre Orch/Pinchas Zukerman. RCA 60797-2. [20:31] Franz Joseph Haydn The Creation: Chorus, The Heavens Are Telling – Soloists, Chicago Sym & Cho/Sir Georg Solti. London 425498-2. [3:30] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Johann Strauss II Waltzes, Roses from the
South, Op. 388 – Boston Sym Chamber Players. [9:51] Gustav Mahler Blumine – Atlanta Sym/Yoel Levi; Christopher Martin, tr. Telarc CD-80545. [7:11] Giuseppe Verdi I vespri siciliani Overture – Vienna Phil/Giuseppe Sinopoli. Philips 411469-2. [8:34] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Music by César Franck 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore
Wednesday 7 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • DanielFrançois Auber Masaniello Overture – Detroit Sym/Paul Paray. Mercury 434309-2. [7:24] Vincent D’Indy Symphony on a French Mountain Air, Op. 25 – Catherine Collard, p; Radio France Phil/Marek Janowski. Erato 45821-2. [23:55] E. J. Moeran In the Mountain Country – Ulster Orch/Vernon Handley. Chandos CHAN-6525. [7:05] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Tielman Susato The Danserye (1551): Two Pavanes – New London Consort/Philip Pickett. L’Oiseau Lyre 436131-2. [6:29] Peter Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 417400-2. [20:15] 11:00 Jacques Offenbach La Belle Hélène Overture – Detroit Sym/ Paul Paray. Mercury 4343322. [7:32] Peter Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 – Raphael Wallfisch, vc; English Chamber Orch/Geoffrey Simon. Chandos 8347. [18:09] 12:00 Newscast 12:15 Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts: The Akropolis Reed Quintet live from the Cultural Center 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Johann Sebastian Bach Violin and Oboe Concerto in d, BWV 1060 – Albrecht Mayer, ob; Berlin Phil members/ Nigel Kennedy, v. EMI CDC557091-2. [13:27] Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto in a minor, Op. 16 – Stewart Goodyear, p; Czech National Sym/ Stanislav Bogunia. Steinway & Sons 30035. [29:10] 2:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Divertimento in B-Flat, K. 137 – Amsterdam Baroque Orch/Ton Koopman. Erato 45471-2. [12:33] Percy Grainger Lincolnshire Posy – Eastman Wind Ensemble/ Frederick Fennell. Mercury 432754-2. [14:23] Gustav Holst St. Paul’s Suite – Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. GHA 126016. [11:19]
3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Ludwig van Beethoven The Nine Symphonies – Cambridge Buskers. DG 423400-2. [3:19] Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata #2 in A, Op. 12/2 – Leonidas Kavakos, v; Enrico Pace, p. London 4783523 (3). [16:13] Anonymous Four Pieces for Broken Consort – Musicians of the Globe. Philips 446687-2. [7:30] Frank Bridge There is a willow grows aslant a brook – English String Orch/William Boughton. Nimbus NI-5366. [9:37] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Oboe Quartet in F, K. 370 – Douglas Boyd, ob; Gabrieli String Quartet. MCA 25875. [14:30] Gioacchino Rossini La Cenerentola Overture – Philharmonia/Carlo Maria Giulini. EMI CDM7-69042-2. [8:28] Adolphe-Charles Adam Si j’etais Roi Overture – Detroit Sym/Paul Paray. Mercury 434332-2. [6:31] Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1: Morning Mood – Boston Pops/Arthur Fiedler. RCA 68131-2. [3:55] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Music by César Franck 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Baroque&Before with Candice Agree
Thursday 8 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Ralph Vaughan Williams Toccata marziale – London Wind Orch/ Denis Wick. ASV CDQS-6021. [5:09] Edward Elgar Cockaigne Overture (In London Town), Op. 40 – English Sym/William Boughton. Nimbus NI-5206. [15:04] Ralph Vaughan Williams Partita for Double String Orchestra – London Phil/ Sir Adrian Boult. EMI CDM768710-2. [19:29] Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 4 in G – London Phil/Sir Georg Solti. London 417719-2. [4:51] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Pietro Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo – Philharmonia/ Riccardo Muti. EMI CDM769596-2. [3:35] Frédéric Chopin Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22 – Daniil Trifonov, p. London B0018271-02. [12:06] 11:00 Franz von Suppé Light Cavalry Overture – St. Martin’s
Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. EMI CDZ7-67224-2. [7:04] Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending – Hilary Hahn, v; London Sym/Sir Colin Davis. DG 474504-2. [16:14] 12:00 Newscast • Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring: Simple Gifts – London Sym/Aaron Copland. Sony SFK-47285. [3:24] Dmitri Shostakovich Jazz Suite #1 – Royal Concertgebouw Orch/Riccardo Chailly. London 433702-2. [7:56] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Frédéric Chopin Ballade #1 in g, Op. 23 – Seong-Jin Cho, p. DG B0026046-02. [10:05] Florence Price Mississippi River Suite – Women’s Phil/ Apo Hsu. Koch 7518-2. [27:50] Chinese Traditional Blue Little Flower – Yo-Yo Ma, vc, Silk Road Ensemble. Sony SK-89782. [4:22] 2:00 Edward Elgar Enigma Variations, Op. 36 – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 417719-2. [28:51] Johannes Brahms Variations on a Hungarian Song, Op. 21/2 – Olga Kern, p. Harmonia Mundi HMU-907392. [7:30] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Franz Schubert Overture in C In the Italian Style, D 591 – Royal Concertgebouw Orch/Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Teldec 97509-2. [7:56] Ottorino Respighi The Fountains of Rome – Oregon Sym/James DePreist. Delos DE-3287. [17:14] Maurice Ravel Jeux d’eau – Stewart Goodyear, p. Orchid Classics ORC-100061. [4:59] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: George Harrison Here Comes the Sun – Göran Söllscher, g. DG 447104-2. [2:00] George Gershwin Lullaby – St. Louis Sym/ Leonard Slatkin. EMI CDD764084-2. [7:27] Erik Satie Gnossiennes 1-3 – Reinbert de Leeuw, p. Philips 446672-2. [12:20] Henryk Wieniawski Polonaise de concert (Polonaise brillante #1 in D), Op. 4 – Leonidas Kavakos, v; Peter Nagy, p. Delos DE-3116. [4:51] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Music by César Franck 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Onstage: Asher Fisch and Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductors; Joyce Yang, piano – Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No. 1. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat minor, Op. 23; Symphony No. 4 in f minor, Op. 36.
Friday 9 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • William Walton Henry V Suite: Agincourt Song – Bournemouth Sym/Andrew Litton. London 448134-2. [2:26] Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves – Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. DG 419191-2. [4:28] Edward Elgar Falstaff (Symphonic Study in c) – BBC Sym/Sir Andrew Davis. Teldec 98436-2. [35:21] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Camille Saint-Saëns Havanaise, Op. 83 – Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Kathryn Stott, p. Sony 87287. [8:54] Giuseppe Verdi Nabucco Overture – Vienna Phil/Giuseppe Sinopoli. Philips 411469-2. [7:42] 11:00 Charles Avison Concerto grosso #2 in G, after Domenico Scarlatti – St. Martin’s Academy/Neville Marriner. Philips 6769018 (3). [11:00] Domenico Scarlatti Clavier Sonata in G minor, Kk. 426 – Angela Hewitt, p. Hyperion CDA-68184. [7:09] 12:00 Newscast • Music in Chicago 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Johann Sebastian Bach Flute Sonata in A, BWV 1032 – Jean-Pierre Rampal, f; Robert Veyron-Lacroix, hc. EMI ZDMD5-69642-2 (4). [10:57] Johann Sebastian Bach Orchestra Suite in g minor BWV 1070 – Royal Concertgebouw Orch/Riccardo Chailly. London B0002336-02 (2). [18:49] William Walton The Wise Virgins Suite (after JS Bach) – London Phil/Bryden Thomson. Chandos CHAN-8871. [19:46] 2:00 Leonard Bernstein On the Town: Three Dance Episodes – New York Phil/Leonard Bernstein. CBS MK-42263. [9:48] Florence Price Dances in the Canebrakes – Althea Waites, p. Cambria CD-1097. [9:14] William Grant Still Danzas de Panama – Oregon String Quartet. Koch 7546-2. [12:36] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Peter Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66: Waltz – London Sym/André Previn. EMI CDM7-64332-2. [4:57] Peter Tchaikovsky Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 26 – Jennifer Koh, v; Odense Sym/Alexander Vedernikov. Cedille CDR 90000166. [10:32] Domenico Cimarosa Serenade – James Galway, f; Kazuhito Yamashita, g. RCA 5679-2. [11:35] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm 2018
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In the Spotlight 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Relevant Tones with Seth Boustead: Pianist Jenny Lin, in performance at New York’s Le Poisson Rouge, in etudes by Philip Glass 11:00 Best of Studs Terkel: Zydeco artist Queen Ida interviewed in 1988
Saturday 10
Pretty Yende
Donizettian Comedy at the Met Gaetano Donizetti composed a number of tragic operas, like Lucia di Lammermoor and the British-themed “queens” trilogy, but he also left behind two sparkling comedies: Don Pasquale and L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love). It’s not only the hit tenor aria “Una furtiva lagrima” that recommends this opera; ranging from pathos to high comedy, the music is a delight throughout. Soprano Pretty Yende is making her role debut as Adina, who’s loved by Nemorino, sung by Matthew Polenzani. But perhaps the best role in the whole score is that of the con man Dr. Dulcamara, portrayed by Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, whose magic elixir – maybe it’s just red wine? – is touted as the secret of amorous success, and Nemorino falls for this outworn pitch in a big way. Davide Luciano rounds out the cast as Adina’s other would-be lover, Sergeant Belcore.
Saturday, February 10, 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: William Hirtz The Wizard of Oz Fantasy – Jon Kimura Parker, p. Jon Kimura Parker FP-0908. [7:34] Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata #10 in G, Op. 14/2 – Annie Fischer, p. Hungaroton HCD-31628. [14:55] Johann Strauss II Waltzes, Wine, Women and Song, Op. 333 – Alban Berg String Quartet. EMI CDC7-54881-2. [10:06] Alexander Glazunov Chopiniana, Op. 46: Polonaise – USSR Sym/Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya SUCD-1000162. [5:58] Ludwig van Beethoven The Consecration of the House Overture, Op. 124 – Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch/Kurt Masur. Pro Arte CDD-392. [9:26] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Music by César Franck 24
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12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar 11:00 Introductions: Spotlighting the Chicago area’s young musicians 12:00 From the Metropolitan Opera: Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” – Pretty Yende (Adina); Matthew Polenzani (Nemorino); Ildebrando d’Arcangelo (Dr Dulcamara); Davide Luciano (Belcore); Metropolitan Opera Cho & Orch/ Domingo Hindoyan. 3:05 PoetryNow with the Poetry Foundation: David Shook reads and discusses Let Me Explain. 3:15 Felix Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in e minor, Op. 64 – Isabelle Faust, v; Freiburg Baroque Orchestra/Pablo Heras-Casado. Harmonia Mundi HMM-902325. [25:07] Richard Addinsell Warsaw Concerto – Valentina Lisitsa, p; BBC Concert Orch. Decca 4789454. [8:41] 4:00 Ludwig van Beethoven Variations on See the Conquering Hero Comes, WoO 45 – Antonio Meneses, vc; Menahem Pressler, p. Avie AV-2103. [13:05] Georg Philipp Telemann Heldenmusik: Excerpts – E Power Biggs, o (Cambridge, MA); New England Brass Ensemble. Sony SBK-63061. [9:35] 4:30 Arias and Songs with Larry Johnson: The art of bassbaritone Paul Robeson 5:00 Ludwig van Beethoven Variations on Mozart’s Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen, Op. 66 – Adrian Brendel, vc; Alfred Brendel, p. Philips B000395802 (2). [10:11] Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade in G – Berlin Phil/Semyon Bychkov. Philips 434108-2. [7:30] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart SymphonySerenade in D, K. 185 – Tafelmusik/Bruno Weil. Sony S2K-47260 (2). [28:34] Ralph Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music – Juliana Athayde, v; Mercury Opera Chorus, Rochester Phil/Christopher Seaman. Harmonia Mundi HMU-807567. [12:33] Claude Debussy Danses sacrée et profane – Marcus Klinko, h; Bastille Opera Orch Members. EMI CDC7-54884-2. [9:49] Claude
Debussy Three Nocturnes – Philharmonia/Carlo Maria Giulini. EMI 69184-2. [26:28] 7:00 Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari: Leo Brouwer Once Again 8:00 Folkstage hosted by Rich Warren: The Don Juans with special guest Tom Paxton, live from Levin Studio 9:00 The Midnight Special with Rich Warren
Sunday 11 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 With Heart and Voice: Music for Transfiguration and Ash Wednesday 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar 12:00 Alexander Glazunov Overture #1 on Three Greek Themes, Op. 3 – Hong Kong Phil/ Kenneth Schermerhorn. Records Int’l 7001-2. [13:16] Georges Enesco Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 in D, Op. 11, No. 2 – BBC Phil/Gennady Rozhdestvensky. Chandos CHAN-9537. [14:04] John Williams Summon the Heroes (Olympics 1996) – Boston Pops/John Williams. Sony SK-62592. [6:17] Giuseppe Verdi Aida: Triumphal Scene – La Scala Cho & Orch/Claudio Abbado. DG 4777645. [11:52] 1:00 Antonin Dvorák Legends, Op. 59 – English Chamber Orch/Rafael Kubelik. DG 453025-2 (2). [43:03] Henryk Wieniawski Légende, Op. 17 – Gil Shaham, v; London Sym/Lawrence Foster. DG 431815-2. [7:34] Franz Liszt Two Concert Etudes: No. 2 in f, Gnomenreigen – Helen Huang, p. Teldec 13148-2. [3:18] Franz Schubert String Quartet #14 in d, D 810, Death and the Maiden – Vermeer Quartet. Teldec 8.42868. [40:10] Paul Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – French National Orch/Leonard Slatkin. RCA 68802-2. [11:42] 3:00 Emile Waldteufel Les Patineurs (The Skaters) Waltz, Op. 183 – Vienna Phil/Gustavo Dudamel. Sony 88985376182. [7:55] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17 in F, K. 453 – Vienna Phil/Maurizio Pollini, p. DG 4775795. [28:57] Various Blue Danube Waltzes; Radetzky March – Vienna Phil/ Carlos Kleiber. CBS M2K-45564 (2). [12:32] Harold Arlen The Wizard of Oz Suite – Hollywood Bowl Sym/John Mauceri. Philips 432109-2. [11:03] Ludwig van Beethoven Variations on Mozart’s Bei Männern, WoO. 46 – Ralph Kirshbaum, vc; Shai Wosner, p. Onyx 4178. [9:29] break Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The Magic Flute, K.
620 – Amadeus Ensemble/ Julius Rudel. Musicmasters MMD-60141-F. [28:55] 5:00 Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphony #2 in e, Op. 27 – St. Petersburg Phil/Mariss Jansons. EMI CDC5-55140-2. [54:46] 6:00 Maurice Ravel Left-Hand Piano Concerto in D – Yuja Wang, p; Zurich Tonhalle Orch/Lionel Bringuier. DG B0023931-02. [17:28] Peter Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky Waltzes – Cincinnati Pops/Erich Kunzel. Telarc CD80668. [7:24] Darzins Valse mélancolique – Detroit Sym/ Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN9227. [5:12] Edvard Grieg Lyric Pieces: Cradle Song; Wedding Day at Troldhaugen; Evening/Mountains; At Your Feet – Leif Ove Andsnes, p. EMI 57296-2. [16:43]
In the Spotlight
Robert Chen
Neeme Järvi, Robert Chen, and the CSO From last April comes a Chicago Symphony broadcast guestconducted by Neeme Järvi, who has a long history with our orchestra as a visiting podium artist. The program features CSO concertmaster Robert Chen as soloist in the two opening works. Arvo Pärt’s Fratres is a haunting, meditative score that exists in a number of versions; this one is scored for solo violin, string orchestra, and percussion. (Like Järvi, Pärt was born in the Baltic nation of Estonia.) Chen also solos in Bartók’s Violin Concerto No. 1, less often heard than his later work in this medium, a youthful tribute to the violinist he loved and lost, Stefi Geyer. Its lyrical first movement is contrasted with a lively, more hardhitting finale. The concert ends with Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
Sunday, February 11, 8:00 pm
7:00 Johann Sebastian Bach Violin Concerto in g, after BWV 1056 – Brecon Baroque/ Rachel Podger, v. Channel Classics CCSSA-30910. [9:24] Bach Italian Concerto in F, BWV 971 – Angela Hewitt, p. Hyperion CDA-67306. [12:47] Felix Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Scherzo, Nocturne & Wedding March – Chicago Sym/ Jean Martinon. Sony Classical 8843062752 (10). [27:59] 8:00 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcasts: Neeme Järvi, conductor; Robert Chen, violin – Pärt: Fratres. Bartok: Violin Concerto No. 1. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68, Pastoral. We also hear Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5. 10:00 Collectors’ Corner with Henry Fogel: The art of mezzosoprano Dame Janet Baker
Monday 12 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue – Pittsburgh Sym/André Previn, p. Philips 456934-2 (2). [13:53] John Williams Lincoln – Orch/John Williams. [10:00] Aaron Copland El Salón México – New York Phil/Leonard Bernstein. Sony SMK-60571. [11:01] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Ludwig van Beethoven Cantata, Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt, Op. 112 – Ambrosian Singers, London Sym Orch/Michael Tilson Thomas. CBS MK-33509. [8:37] Johann Sebastian Bach Violin Concerto in A (BWV 1055) – Alina Ibragimova, v; Arcangelo/Jonathan Cohen. Hyperion CDA-68068. [13:13] 11:00 Johann Strauss Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214 – St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. Philips 422050-2. [2:56] Johann Nepomuk Hummel Adagio and Rondo – Dieter Klöcker, cl; Slovak Radio Sym Orch/G. Schmalfuss. Marco Polo 8.223431. [9:11] 12:00 Newscast • Bach-Gounod Ave Maria – Yolanda Kondonassis, h. Telarc CD-80446. [2:55] Vasili Kalinnikov String Serenade in g – USSR Sym/ Yevgeny Svetlanov. Melodiya 34167-2 (2). [9:52] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • William Grant Still Symphony #1, AfroAmerican – Detroit Sym/ Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN-9154. [24:10] Yoquijiro Yocoh Variations on Sakura – Alexander-Sergei Ramírez,
g. DG B0002125-02. [7:01] 2:00 Johann Sebastian Bach Orchestra Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068 – Boston Early Music Festival Orch/Andrew Parrott. EMI ZDCB7-54653-2 (2). [20:33] Alexander Borodin Kismet Suite #2 – Cincinnati Pops/ Erich Kunzel. Telarc CD-80703. [9:41] Johann Sebastian Bach French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat, BWV 815 – Vladimir Ashkenazy, p. Decca 4832150. [12:08] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Modest Mussorgsky Khovanshchina: Dawn on the Moskva River – Leningrad Phil/Yevgeny Mravinsky. Erato 45757-2. [5:22] Alexander Glazunov Concert Waltz #2 in F, Op. 51 – Philharmonia Orch/ Svetlanov. EMI CDC7-47847-2. [9:46] Bedrich Smetana Má Vlast (My Fatherland): Vltava (The Moldau) – Berlin Phil/ Herbert von Karajan. EMI CDM7-69465-2. [12:06] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Frédéric Chopin Variations on Là ci darem la mano from Mozart’s Don Giovanni Op. 2 – Garrick Ohlsson, p; Warsaw Phil/Kazimierz Kord. Arabesque Z-6702-2 (2). [18:40] Ludwig van Beethoven Variations and Fugue in E-Flat, Op. 35, Eroica – Emanuel Ax, p. Sony 42086-2. [26:19] Niccolo Paganini Violin Caprice No. 24 in a – La Pieta/Angèle Dubeau, v. Analekta AN2-8723. [5:37] Giacomo Puccini O mio babbino caro – Aleksandra Kusak, s, Velanciana Comunitat Orch/ Omer Meir Wellber. London B00015746-02. [2:22] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating the 80th birthday of American composer John Corigliano 8:00 Live from WFMT: Anthony Devroye, viola; Stephen Lancaster, baritone; Daniel Schlosberg, piano – Shostakovich: Viola Sonata. Schumann: Dichterliebe. Bernstein-Hillyer: Sonata, originally clarinet-piano, arranged for viola. 10:00 The Listening Service with Tom Service 11:00 Gioacchino Rossini String Sonata #1 in G – Camerata Bern/Thomas Füri. DG 4133102. [13:48] Gabriel Pierné Konzertstück in G-Sharp, Op. 39 – Isabelle Moretti, h; Southwest German Radio Sym/ Klaus Arp. Koch 3-1142-2. [13:45] Paul Pierné Bucolique variée for wind trio – Chicago Chamber Musicians. Cedille CDR-90000040. [7:57] Hector Berlioz Les Nuits d’Été, Op. 7: Le Spectre de la rose;
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Tuesday 13 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Johann Sebastian Bach Concerto for Two Violins in d minor, BWV 1043 – Hilary Hahn & Margaret Batjer, v’s; Los Angeles Chamber Orch/Jeffrey Kahane. DG B0000986-02. [14:18] Richard Strauss DuetConcertino – Larry Combs, cl; David McGill, bn; Chicago Sym/Daniel Barenboim. Teldec 23913-2. [19:49] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: John Tavener Song for Athene – Atlanta Sym Chamber Cho/Norman Mackenzie. Telarc CD-80654. [6:15] Richard Wagner Tannhäuser Overture – London Phil/Sir Adrian Boult. EMI CDM7-63120-2. [14:23] 11:00 Edvard Grieg Lyric Pieces, Op. 62: Wedding Day at Troldhaugen – Paula Robison, f; Samuel Sanders, p. Arabesque 6668. [5:28] Franz Schubert Symphony #3 in
D, D 200 – Chamber Orch of Europe/Claudio Abbado. DG 423651-2 (5). [23:29] break 12:00 Newscast • Bedrich Smetana The Bartered Bride: Dance of the Comedians (Skocna) – London Sym/Geoffrey Simon. Chandos CHAN-8412. [5:32] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-Flat, K. 495 – David Jolley, fh; Orpheus Chamber Orch. DG 423377-2. [16:50] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Henry Charles Litolff Concerto Symphonique #4 in d, Op. 102: Scherzo – Yuja Wang, p; San Francisco Sym/Michael Tilson Thomas. SFS Media SFS-0060. [7:36] Florence Price Piano Concerto – Karen Walwyn, p; New Black Music Repertory Ensemble/Leslie Dunner. Albany TROY-1295. [18:23] 2:00 Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Op. 8/1-4: Violin Concerto #2 in g, R 315, L’estate – Amsterdam Guitar Trio. RCA 61652-2. [11:36] Various Summer in the High Grassland; Gallop of A Thousand Horses – Silk Road Ensemble/Yo-Yo Ma, vc. Sony SK-93962. [9:40] Antonin Dvorák Die Waldtaube (The Wild Dove), Op. 110 – Milwaukee Sym/Zdenek Macal. 2018
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Koss Classics KC-1009. [19:27] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Peter Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Waltz of the Flowers – Stewart Goodyear, p. Steinway & Sons 30040. [6:26] Igor Stravinsky Jeu de cartes – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 4437752. [22:27] Maurice Ravel La Valse – French National Orch/Georges Prêtre. EMI CDC7-49637-2. [12:24] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Johann Sebastian Bach Violin Concerto in d (BWV 1052) – Alina Ibragimova, v; Arcangelo/ Jonathan Cohen. Hyperion CDA-68068. [19:29] Arthur Benjamin Overture to an Italian Comedy – Sydney Sym/Joseph Post. ABC 442374-2 (2). [6:14] Gioacchino Rossini The Barber of Seville Overture – Harmonie Ensemble New York/Steven Richman. Music & Arts CD797. [7:26] Cecile Chaminade Flute Concertino, Op. 107 – Susan Milan, f; City of London Sinfonia/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN-8840. [8:03] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating the 80th birthday of American composer John Corigliano 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore
Wednesday 14 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Frédéric Chopin Études, Op. 10: Tristesse – Vladimir Horowitz, p. Sony S2K-53468 (2). [3:32] Peter Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet – Chicago Sym/Claudio Abbado. CBS MK-44911. [20:31] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Francesco Geminiani Concerto grosso in A, Op. 2/6 – La Petite Bande/Sigiswald Kuijken. RCA-DHM 77010-2. [7:39] George Gershwin Porgy and Bess Suite – Pro Arte Guitar Trio. ASV CDWHL-2099. [15:16] 11:00 Jules Massenet Thaïs: Méditation – Zuill Bailey, vc; Roanoke Sym/David Wiley. Delos DE-3378. [5:30] George Frideric Handel Organ Concerto in F, The Cuckoo and the Nightingale – Academy of Ancient Music/Richard Egarr, o. Harmonia Mundi HMU-807447.48 (2). [16:09] 12:00 Newscast 12:15 Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts: Pianist Jasmin Arakawa live from the Cultural Center 26
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1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Richard Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite – Pittsburgh Sym/Manfred Honeck. Reference FR-722. [24:41] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Sonata in G, K. 301 – Alina Ibragimova, v; Cédric Tiberghien, p. Hyperion CDA-68091 (2). [13:12] 2:00 Manuel de Falla Pièces espagnoles (Cuatro Piezas españolas) – Jorge Federico Osorio, p. Cedille CDR-90000075. [16:30] Edouard Lalo Symphonie espagnole in d, Op. 21 – Itzhak Perlman, v; Orch de Paris/Daniel Barenboim. DG 400032-2. [33:28] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Morricone The Mission: Gabriel’s Oboe – Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Roma Sinfonietta/Ennio Morricone. Sony SK-93456. [3:11] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Oboe Concerto in C, K. 314 – Ray Still, ob; Chicago Sym/Claudio Abbado. DG B0000025-02. [20:33] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Charlie Chaplin City Lights film music: Reunited – Orch/ Carl Davis. Silva 1054. [7:29] Jean-Baptiste Arban Variations on Casta Diva – Alison Balsom, tr; Gothenburg Sym/Edward Gardner. EMI 53255-2. [6:26] Jacques Offenbach The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle (Belle nuit) – Royal Liverpool Phil Cho, BBC Phil/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN-9765. [3:21] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 31 in D, K. 297, Paris – Berlin Phil/Claudio Abbado. Sony SK-48385. [16:47] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating the 80th birthday of American composer John Corigliano 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Baroque&Before with Candice Agree
Thursday 15 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata #29, Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir: Sinfonia – Taverner Consort/Andrew Parrott. Virgin Classics 57876-2 (2). [3:38] Franz Joseph Haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B-Flat, Op. 84 – Boyd, ob; Wilkie, bn; Blankenstijn, v; Conway, vc; Chamber Orch of Europe/Abbado. DG 4778117 (4). [20:20] Ralph Vaughan Williams Silent Noon;
Linden Lea – Bryn Terfel, br; Malcolm Martineau, p. DG B0004216-02. [5:55] Richard Wagner Lohengrin: Preludes to Acts 1 & 3 – Philadelphia Orch/Christian Thielemann. DG 453485-2. [12:48] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Robert Schumann Arabeske in C, Op. 18 – Vladimir Horowitz, p. Sony SK-53465. [7:05] 11:00 Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 94 in G, Surprise – Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orch/Adam Fischer. Nimbus NI-5159. [23:42] Giacomo Puccini Minuetto III – Berlin Radio Sym/Riccardo Chailly. London 410007-2. [3:04] 12:00 Newscast • Franz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15 in a minor, Rakoczy March – Lang Lang, p. Sony 891412. [5:43] Georges Enesco Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A – Vancouver Sym/ Sergiu Comissiona. Radio Canada Int’l 5166. [12:59] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Gabriel Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 – Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia/John Rutter. Collegium COLCD-109. [6:45] Claude Debussy Printemps – Cleveland Orch/ Pierre Boulez. DG 435766-2. [16:43] Astor Piazzolla Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (Four Seasons in Buenos Aires): Primavera Porteña (Spring) – Jason Vieaux, g; Julian Labro, bandoneon; Far Cry Chamber Orch. Azica ACD-71270. [6:36] 2:00 Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048 – Age of Enlightenment Orch/Alison Bury, v. Virgin Classics 90747-2 (2). [10:18] George Frideric Handel Concerto grosso in A, Op. 6, No. 11 – St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. London 458333-2 (8). [15:45] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Johann Strauss The Gypsy Baron Overture – Cincinnati Pops/ Erich Kunzel. Telarc CD80547. [7:27] John Williams The Olympic Spirit (Olympics 1988) – Boston Pops/John Williams. Sony SK-62592. [4:06] Antonin Dvorák The Hero’s Song, Op. 111 – BBC Sym/Jiri Belohlavek. Warner Classics 63235-2. [20:26] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Gioacchino Rossini Tancredi Overture – Cincinnati Sym/Thomas Schippers. Vox CDX-5141 (2). [7:13] Samuel Barber The School for Scandal Overture, Op. 5 – Royal Scottish National Orch/Marin
Alsop. Naxos 8.559024. [8:37] Johann Sebastian Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Amsterdam Baroque Orch/Ton Koopman. Sony SK-60680. [2:44] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating the 80th birthday of American composer John Corigliano 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Onstage: Christoph König, conductor; Yulia Van Doren, soprano; MSO Chorus – Respighi: Belfagor Overture. Poulenc: Gloria. Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in d minor, Op. 120.
Friday 16 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Giuseppe Verdi Rigoletto: Quartet, Bella figlia dell’amore – I Thomas, K Jepson, M Polenzani, M Kwiecien, Royal Phil/C Rosekrans. Naxos 8.557309. [6:02] Serge Prokofiev The Love for Three Oranges Suite, Op. 33a: Excerpts – London Sym/Antal Dorati. Mercury 432753-2. [9:50] Pietro Mascagni L’Amico Fritz: Cherry duet – Villarroel, Domingo, Royal Opera House Orch/ Asher Fisch. EMI 56337. [8:45] Morton Gould Apple Waltzes – American Sym/Morton Gould. RCA RCD1-5019. [19:25] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Gabriel Fauré Pavane, Op. 50 – William Bennett, f; St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. EMI CDD7-64107-2. [6:15] Claude Debussy Suite bergamasque – Inon Barnatan, p. Avie AV-2256. [16:52] 11:00 Jacques Offenbach Le voyage dans la lune Overture – Gulbenkian Orch/Michel Swierczewski. Nimbus NI-5303. [7:44] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Concerto No. 2 in D, K. 211 – Isabelle van Keulen, v; Netherlands Chamber Orch/Antoni RosMarb. Philips 412718-2. [21:24] 12:00 Newscast • Music in Chicago 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Franz von Suppé Poet and Peasant Overture – Vienna Phil/Zubin Mehta. CBS MK-44932. [9:58] Camille Saint-Saëns La Muse et le Poète, Op. 132 – Joshua Bell, v; Steve Isserlis, vc; North German Radio Sym/Christoph Eschenbach. RCA 63518-2. [14:44] Mouquet Flute Sonata, Op. 15, La Flûte de Pan – James Galway, f; Phillip Moll, p. RCA 68882-2. [15:22] 2:00 Ludwig van Beethoven
In the Spotlight Symphony No. 7 in A, Op. 92 – Berlin Phil/Sir Simon Rattle. Berlin Philharmonic Beethoven: Complete Symphonies. [39:12] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Mlada: Procession of the Nobles – Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy. Sony SBK-62647. [4:44] Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov Caucasian Sketches, Suite #1, Op. 10 – Baltimore Sym/David Zinman. Telarc CD-80378. [20:13] Charles Tomlinson Griffes Four Roman Sketches, Op. 7 – Denver Oldham, p. New World 80310-2. [17:09] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: George Frideric Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks – St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. Philips 420397-2. [19:03] Johann Friedrich Fasch Lute Concerto in d – Michael Dücker, l; Musica Antiqua Cologne/Reinhard Goebel. Archive 447644-2. [13:42] Luigi Boccherini Minuet – St. Martin’s Academy/ Sir Neville Marriner. EMI CDM764613-2. [3:52] José Bragato Graciala y Buenos Aires – Viktor Aepli, vc, Camerata Bariloche. Dorian DOR-90201. [8:03] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating the 80th birthday of American composer John Corigliano 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Relevant Tones with Seth Boustead: Composers ‘out of time’ who are inspired by traditional genres like fugues – or rags. 11:00 Best of Studs Terkel: An edition of This is Our Story from 1959, all about love.
Saturday 17 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 9:55 (Earlier than usual) Fine Arts Calendar 10:00 (Earlier than usual) Introductions: Spotlighting the Chicago area’s young musicians 11:00 (Earlier than usual) From the Metropolitan Opera: Wagner’s “Parsifal” – Klaus Florian Vogt (Parsifal); Peter Mattei (Amfortas); René Pape (Gurnemanz); Evgeny Nikitin (Klingsor); Evelyn Herlitzius (Kundry); Metropolitan Opera Cho & Orch/Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Arias and Songs with Larry Johnson and Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari both return next Saturday at their usual times.
5:00 Johann Nepomuk Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E – Wynton Marsalis, tr; English Chamber Orch/Raymond Leppard. Sony SK-57497. [18:47] Ludwig van Beethoven Variations in D on the Turkish March, Op. 76 – Emil Gilels, p. EMI CDC7-47619-2. [7:09] Manuel de Falla Nights in the Gardens of Spain – Martha Argerich, p; Orch de Paris/ Daniel Barenboim. Erato 45266-2. [24:50] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Serenade No. 13 in G, K. 525, Eine kleine Nachtmusik – Concerto Cologne. Archive 4775800. [19:09] Antonin Dvorák String Serenade in E, Op. 22 – Orpheus Chamber Orch. DG 415364-2. [28:00] Leigh Harline When You Wish Upon A Star – Julia Shaw & Nora Bumanis, h’s. Radio Canada Int’l MVCD-1103. [3:54] Claude Debussy Estampes: La Soirée dans Grenade – Jean-Yves Thibaudet, p. London 452022-2 (2). [5:32] 7:15 Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts – Live from Lyric Opera House, Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” – Ana Maria Martinez (Fiordiligi); Marianne Crebassa (Dorabella); Antonio Poli (Ferrando); Joshua Hopkins (Guglielmo); Alessandro Corbelli (Don Alfonso); Elena Tsallagova (Despina); LOC Cho & Orch/James Gaffigan. 11:00 (Later than usual) The Midnight Special with Rich Warren
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Sunday 18 2:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 With Heart and Voice: Lent I 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar 12:00 Joseph Canteloube Songs of the Auvergne, set 1: Bailero – Netania Davrath, s; Orch/Pierre de la Roche. Vanguard OVC8001/2 (2). [6:38] Engelbert Humperdinck Hänsel und Gretel: Dream Pantomime – Engelbert Humperdinck, p. Teldec 95354-2. [6:50] Franz Joseph Haydn String Quartet in C, Op. 33, No. 3, The Bird – Angeles String Quartet. Philips 464650-2 (21). [18:54] Ottorino Respighi Gli Uccelli (The Birds) – Orpheus Chamber Orch. DG 437533-2. [18:14] Einojuhani Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds and Orchestra) – Helsinki Phil/Leif Segerstam. Ondine ODE-1081-2. [19:27] Jean Sibelius Symphony #3 in C, Op. 52 – Lahti Sym/Osmo Vänskä. Bis CD-862. [30:32] 2:00 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 in c-sharp minor, Op. 27/2, Moonlight – Garrick
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Ohlsson, p. Bridge 9250. [16:42] Richard Strauss Capriccio, Op. 85: Introduction & Moonlight Music – Vienna Phil/ André Previn. DG 437790-2. [13:39] Arthur Foote Nocturne and Scherzo – Fenwick Smith, f; Boston Chamber Music Society Members. Koch 3-7494-2. [13:05] John Field Nocturne #11 in E-Flat – John O’Conor, p. Telarc CD-80199. [5:30] Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat, Op. 55, Eroica – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 4759090 (6). [55:18] Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Op. 8/1-4: Violin Concerto #1, R 269, La Primavera – Trondheim Soloists/Anne Sophie Mutter, v. DG 463259-2. [11:11] Franz Liszt Années de pèlerinage: 2nd Year, Italy: Sposalizio, Il Penseroso, Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa – Louis Lortie, p. Chandos CHAN-8900. [14:21] Richard Wagner Tannhäuser: Entrance of the Guests; Tannhäuser: Pilgrim’s Chorus; Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Wach auf! – Atlanta Sym Cho & Orch/Robert Shaw. Telarc CD-80333. [2:37] William Grant Still Cloud Cradles; Mystic Pool; Summerland – Denver Oldham, p. Koch 3-7084-2. [9:38] Erich Wolfgang Korngold The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Suite – London Sym/ André Previn. DG 4713472. [13:48] Serge Prokofiev Cantata, Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78 – Elena Obraztsova, ms; London Sym & Cho/Claudio Abbado. DG 447419-2. [38:31] Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049 – European Brandenburg Ensemble/Trevor Pinnock. Avie AV-2119 (2). [15:00] Johann Sebastian Bach Oboe d’amore Concerto in A, BWV 1055 – Ray Still, ob d’amore; Academy of London/ Richard Stamp. Virgin Classics 59686-2. [15:02] Camille Saint-Saëns Danse macabre, Op. 40 – La Pietà/Angèle Dubeau, v. Analekta AN28723. [6:56] Antonin Dvorák The Noon Witch, Op. 108 – Montreal Sym/Kent Nagano. Decca 4830396. [14:55] Felix Mendelssohn String Octet in E-Flat, Op. 20 – Chicago Chamber Musicians. CCM 2007. [33:13] Jules Massenet Le Cid: Ballet Music – Israel Phil/Jean Martinon. London CS-6058. [17:58] Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcasts: Ludovic Morlot, conductor; Denis Kozhukhin, piano – Gershwin: An American in Paris. Ravel: Left-Hand Piano Concerto
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Mozartean Comedy Così fan tutte at Lyric Lisa Flynn and Lyric Opera’s Roger Pines will co-host WFMT’s live opening-night broadcast of Mozart’s sophisticated comedy Così fan tutte (Women Are Like That). The last of the three operas he composed to a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, Così will star Alessandro Corbelli as Don Alfonso, a cynical old man who bets with two younger ones that their fiancees will not remain faithful to them even for one day. The three set up an elaborate scheme to fool the young women, and they’re abetted by the sisters’ maidservant, Despina (Elena Tsallagova in her company debut). Portraying the bemused and confused sisters are Marianna Crebassa as Dorabella and Ana Maria Martinez as Fiordiligi. A Mozartean sidelight on Martinez: she is the singing voice of the character of Alessandra on Amazon’s Mozart in the Jungle. She returns to Lyric after a number of acclaimed appearances here in recent seasons. James Gaffigan makes his Lyric debut conducting.
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Monday 19 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Gioacchino Rossini L’Italiana in Algeri Overture – Netherlands Wind Ensemble. Philips 472678-2 (2). [8:07] Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 1 in C, Op. 2018
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15 – Mahler Chamber Orch/ Leif Ove Andsnes, p. Sony 88725-42058-2. [32:44] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Luigi Boccherini Cello Concerto in D, G 476 – Yo-Yo Ma, Baroque-vc; Amsterdam Baroque Orch/Ton Koopman. Sony SK-60681. [16:37] Fritz Kreisler Tambourin chinois, Op. 3 – Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Patricia Zander, p. CBS MK-37280. [3:34] 11:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 32 in G, K. 318, Overture in the Italian Style – Prague Chamber Orch/Sir Charles Mackerras. Telarc CD-80203. [8:35] Alexander Borodin Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances – Chicago Sym/Daniel Barenboim. DG 419407-2. [11:01] 12:00 Newscast • Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood – Cyprien Katsaris, p. Teldec 8. 42925. [4:04] Benjamin Britten The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – Kansas City Sym/Michael Stern. Reference RR-120. [17:09] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • George Frideric Handel Trio Sonata in g, HWV 393, Op. 2, No. 8 – Guildhall String Ensemble. RCA 7895-2. [11:33] Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 64 in A, Tempora Mutantur – Philharmonia Hungarica/Antal Dorati. London 4781221 (33). [20:50] 2:00 Maurice Ravel Mother Goose – Chicago Sym/Jean Martinon. RCA 63683. [15:52] Giuseppe Verdi Il Trovatore: Ballet music – Bournemouth Sym/José Serebrier. Naxos 8.572818-19 (2). [22:52] Giuseppe Verdi La Traviata: Libiamo – Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti, Los Angeles Phil/ Mehta. Atlantic 82614-2. [3:20] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • AdolpheCharles Adam Si j’etais Roi Overture – BBC Phil/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN-9765. [7:15] Franz Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1 – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 443444-2. [10:40] John Knowles Paine Funeral March in Memory of President Lincoln, Op. 9 – Denver Oldham, p. New World 80424-2 (2). [4:25] Various The President’s March; Lincoln Grand March – Chestnut Brass Company. Sony 62485. [3:15] John Williams Air and Simple Gifts – Anthony McGill, cl; Itzhak Perlman, v; Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Gabriela Montero, p. Sony 70636-2. [4:30] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between
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5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Bach-Grainger Blithe Bells – Martin Jones, p. Nimbus NI-5232. [3:46] Ralph Vaughan Williams English Folksong Suite – St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. London 417778-2. [10:29] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall 8:00 Live from WFMT: Cellist Dmitry Kouzov with a small string ensemble 10:00 The Listening Service with Tom Service 11:00 George Gershwin Porgy and Bess: Summertime – Anne Akiko Meyers, v; Reiko Uchida, p. E1 EOM-CD-7780. [2:56] Maurice Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit – Stewart Goodyear, p. Orchid Classics ORC100061. [19:56] Jean Sibelius Night Ride and Sunrise, Op. 55 – London Sym/Sir Colin Davis. RCA 68770-2. [17:01] Various In Manus Tuas (Tallis); Nunc Dimittis (Byrd) – Stile Antico. Harmonia Mundi HMU-907419. [9:44]
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Frumkin • Hector Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9 – Lyon National Orch/Leonard Slatkin. Naxos 8.573297. [8:43] Claude Debussy Children’s Corner Suite – Jean-Yves Thibaudet, p. London 460247-2 (2). [14:15] Chinese Traditional The Flowing Stream; When Will the Acacia Bloom?; Leaving Home – Shanghai String Quartet. Delos DE-3233. [7:22] Gioacchino Rossini La gazza ladra Overture – Philharmonia/ Herbert von Karajan. EMI CDM7-63113-2. [9:39] Johann Nepomuk Hummel Adagio and Variations in f, Op. 102 – Alex Klein, ob; Czech National Sym/Paul Freeman. Cedille CDR-90000045. [14:20] Fine Arts Calendar • Erik Satie Gymnopedies #1, #3 – Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. DG 469250-2 (2). [5:52] Gabriel Fauré Dolly Suite, Op. 56 – Julian Bream & John Williams, g’s. RCA 61450-2. [17:34] Georg Philipp Telemann Two-Horn Suite in F – Hermann Baumann & Timothy Brown, fh’s; St. Martin’s Academy/Iona Brown. Philips 412226-2. [13:31] Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 28 in C, K. 200 – St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. Philips 412954-2 (6). [17:56] Gioacchino Rossini The Barber of Seville: Largo al factotum – Cambridge Buskers. DG 423400-2. [3:00] George Frideric Handel Flute Sonata in a, Op. 1, No. 4 – David Russell, g. Telarc CD-80559. [9:04] Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall Music with Dennis Moore
Wednesday 21 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in F, K. 15 – St. Martin’s Academy/Sir Neville Marriner. Philips 422545-2 (3). [9:14] Felix Mendelssohn Piano Quartet No. 1 in c, Op. 1 – Domus Piano Quartet. Virgin Classics 911832. [25:47] Erich Wolfgang Korngold Der Sturm – Bruckner Orchestra Linz/Caspar Richter. ASV CDDCA-1146. [5:10] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Enrique Granados Goyescas: Intermezzo – Barcelona Sym/Pablo González. Naxos 8.573264. [5:35] Ludwig
van Beethoven Violin Sonata no. 8 in G, Op. 30 no. 3 – Chloë Hanslip, v; Danny Driver, p. Rubicon RCD-1010. [16:12] 11:00 Gabriel Fauré Elégie, Op. 24 – Gautier Capuçon, vc; Michel Dalberto, p. Virgin Classics 070875-2 (5). [6:42] Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Guitar Concerto #1 in D, Op. 99 – Eduardo Fernández, g; English Chamber Orch/ Miguel Gómez Martínez. London 417199-2. [19:44] 12:00 Newscast 12:15 Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts: Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan and pianist Noreen Polera live from the Cultural Center 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont Overture – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 430400-2 (6). [8:19] Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 21 in C, Waldstein – Wilhelm Kempff, p. DG 447404-2. [23:47] 2:00 William Walton Crown Imperial, Coronation March 1937 – BBC Sym/Sir Adrian Boult. VAI VAIA-1067 (2). [8:11] Serge Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite: Montagues and Capulets, The Young Juliet, Madrigal, Minuet, Masks, Romeo and Juliet – Chicago Sym/ Riccardo Muti. CSO ReSound CSOR-9011402. [26:05] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Francis Poulenc Valse-musette, L’Embarquement pour Cythère – Katia & Marielle Labèque, p’s. Philips 426284-2. [1:58] Jean Françaix Piano Concertino – Ian Hobson, p; Sinfonia da Camera. Arabesque Z-6541. [7:41] Carl Maria von Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F, Op. 73 – Antony Pay, cl; Age of Enlightenment Orch. Virgin Classics 90720-2. [21:37] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Johann Sebastian Bach Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 565 – Philadelphia Orch/Wolfgang Sawallisch. EMI CDC5-55592-2. [9:39] Franz Schubert Marche militaire #1 in D, D 733/1 – Evgeny Kissin, p. Sony SK-64538. [6:02] Ludwig van Beethoven Bagatelle No. 25, Für Elise – Murray Perahia, p. Sony SK-66301. [2:53] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Baroque&Before with Candice Agree
In the Spotlight Thursday 22 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • Johann Pachelbel Canon and Gigue in D – Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Delos DE-3205. [6:27] Peter Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48 – Philadelphia Orch/ Eugene Ormandy. Sony 46538. [21:45] Igor Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments – London Sym Wind Ensemble/Kent Nagano. Virgin Classics 45032-2. [10:15] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Richard Wagner Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Prelude to Act 1 – Philharmonia/Otto Klemperer. EMI CDC7-47255-2. [10:52] Arvo Pärt Summa – La Pietà/Angèle Dubeau. Analekta AN2-8731. [5:05] 11:00 Aaron Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo – New York Phil/Leonard Bernstein. Sony SMK-63082. [18:12] Earl Wild Virtuoso Etudes after Gershwin: Oh, Lady Be Good – Joanne Polk, p. Steinway & Sons 30090. [4:35] 12:00 Newscast • Dmitri Shostakovich Jazz Suite #2: #6, Waltz 2 – Philadelphia Orch/Mariss Jansons. EMI CDC5-55601-2. [3:49] Erik Satie Trois Gnossiennes – Yolanda Kondonassis, h. Telarc CD-80533. [9:43] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Franz SchubertLiszt Wanderer Fantasia in C, D 15 – Leslie Howard, p; Budapest Sym/Karl Anton Rickenbacher. Hyperion CDA-67403/4 (3). [21:55] Max Bruch Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 – Nicola Benedetti, v; BBC Scottish Sym/Rory Macdonald. London B0021290-02. [31:03] 2:00 Johann Strauss, Jr. Roses from the South Waltzes, Op. 388 – Berlin Phil/Herbert von Karajan. DG 4100222. [9:55] Aaron Copland Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz – Yuki & Tomoko Mack, p’s. Musicians Showcase MS-1038. [3:51] Aaron Copland The Red Pony Suite – Buffalo Phil/JoAnn Falletta. Naxos 8.559240. [23:42] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • David Raskin Meditation on Laura – Jenny Lin, p. Steinway & Sons 30011. [5:21] Peter Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 – Ofra Harnoy, vc; Victoria Sym/Paul Freeman. RCA 68373-2. [19:04] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and
The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: George Frideric Handel Concerto a due cori No. 2 in F – Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood. L’Oiseau Lyre 411721-2. [16:07] Weinberger Schwanda the Bagpiper: Polka and Fugue – US Marine Band/ Michael J Colburn. Naxos 8.570243. [8:15] Emmanuel Chabrier España Rhapsody – Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy. RCA 63313-2. [6:57] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Onstage: Edo de Waart, conductor; MSO Chorus women’s voices – Debussy: Prelude to The Afternoon of A Faun. Escher: Musique pour l’esprit en deuil. Holst: The Planets.
Friday 23 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • George Frideric Handel Gloria in B-flat for solo soprano and strings – Gillian Keith, s; English Baroque Soloists/Sir John Eliot Gardiner. Philips 462597-2. [16:29] Handel Sinfonia in B-Flat, HWV 338 – Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, v’s; St. Martin’s Academy Chamber Ensemble. Philips 412598-2. [10:20] Handel Messiah: Finale, Worthy Is the Lamb – Chicago Sym & Cho/Sir Georg Solti. London 425825-2. [6:35] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Anatol Liadov Polonaise in C, Op. 49 – Mexico City Phil/ Enrique Bátiz. ASV CDDCA-657. [6:29] Franz Joseph Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat, H VIIe:1 – Ludwig Güttler, tr; Leipzig New Bach Collegium Musicum/Max Pommer. Capriccio 10010. [15:22] 11:00 Karl Goldmark Overture, Im Frühling (Springtime), Op. 36 – Polish National Radio Sym/Michael Bartos. Newport Classic NPD-85503. [9:56] Richard Strauss Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op. 28 – Chicago Sym/ Sir Georg Solti. London 436623-2. [14:59] 12:00 Newscast • Music in Chicago 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Paul Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Yuja Wang, p. DG B0016606-02. [9:49] Mario CastelnuovoTedesco Guitar Sonata, Hommage à Boccherini, Op. 77 – Andrés Segovia, g.
Decca DL-710034. [15:57] Luigi Boccherini Fugue in A, Op. 73/5 – Anner Bylsma & Kenneth Slowik, vc’s. Sony SK53362. [2:05] George Frideric Handel Organ Concerto in B-Flat, Op. 7, No. 6 – Academy of Ancient Music/ Richard Egarr, o. Harmonia Mundi 807447.48 (2). [8:31] 2:00 Jean Sibelius Symphony #6 in d, Op. 104 – New Zealand Sym/Pietari Inkinen. Naxos 8.572705. [29:19] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • George Gershwin Lullaby – Cleveland Orch/Riccardo Chailly. London 472780-2 (2). [7:58] Modest Mussorgsky Khovanshchina: Orchestral excerpts – Berlin Phil/Claudio Abbado. Sony SK-62034. [11:35] Frédéric Chopin Rondo à la Krakowiak, Op. 14 – Jan Lisiecki, p; NDR Phil/Krzysztof Urbanski. DG 4796824. [13:44] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Leopold Mozart Trumpet Concerto in D – Wynton Marsalis, tr; National Phil/ Raymond Leppard. CBS MK37846. [8:00] Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Op. 8/1-4: Violin Concerto #3 in F, R 293, L’autunno – Amsterdam Guitar Trio. RCA 61652-2. [10:49] Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata #10 in G, Op. 14/2 – Daniel Barenboim, p. EMI CZS7-62863-2 (10). [15:00] Nicolo Paganini 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: #24 in a – Itzhak Perlman, v. EMI CDC7-47171-2. [4:23] 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall 8:00 Music with Dennis Moore 10:00 Relevant Tones with Seth Boustead: This week’s Composer Spotlight is on Thomas Adès. 11:00 Best of Studs Terkel: Baritone Sir Geraint Evans interviewed in 1974
Saturday 24 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar 11:00 Introductions: Spotlighting the Chicago area’s young musicians 12:00 From the Metropolitan Opera: Puccini’s “La Bohème” – Michael Fabiano (Rodolfo); Sonya Yoncheva (Mimi); Lucas Meacham (Marcello); Susanna Phillips (Musetta); Alexey Lavrov (Schaunard); Matthew Rose (Colline); Metropolitan Opera
Thomas Adès
Seth Boustead Profiles Thomas Adès One of the most admired composers of today, Thomas Adès (born in London in 1971) is also a pianist and conductor. His opera The Exterminating Angel, based on a Luis Buñuel film, will have its Metropolitan Opera premiere this spring. His other operas are Powder Her Face and The Tempest, after Shakespeare. Adès composed his notable orchestral work Asyla for the City of Birmingham Symphony under Sir Simon Rattle, who has also performed it with the Berlin Philharmonic, and the work has traveled to many other orchestras. Asyla won Adès the prestigious Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition in 2000. He’s also produced a wide variety of other orchestral scores plus chamber music. A recurring feature of Relevant Tones with Seth Boustead is called Composer Spotlight, and he profiles Adès in his upcoming one.
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Cho & Orch/Marco Armiliato. 3:20 PoetryNow with the Poetry Foundation: Harmony Holiday reads and discusses What Jimmy Taught Me. 3:30 Antonio Vivaldi Violin Concerto in C, R 171 – Fabio Biondi, v; L’Europa Galante. Opus 111 OPS-56-9120. [9:40] Giacomo Puccini Capriccio sinfonico – La Scala Phil/Riccardo Muti. Sony SK-63025. [13:08] Johannes Brahms Seven Fantasies, Op. 116 – Jorge Federico Osorio, p. Cedille CDR 90000171 (2). [21:53] Mark O’Connor Caprice for Three – Mark O’Connor, v; Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Edgar Meyer, db. Sony SK-66782. [3:40] 4:30 Arias and Songs with Larry Johnson: Arias and Songs Goes to the Movies! 2018
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5:00 Sergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #3 in d, Op. 30 – Jean-Yves Thibaudet, p; Cleveland Orch/Vladimir Ashkenazy. London 4482192. [42:03] Frédéric Chopin Barcarolle in F-Sharp, Op. 60 – Jean-Yves Thibaudet, p. London 466357-2. [7:53] Jacques Offenbach The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle (Belle nuit) – Sutherland, Tourangeau; Suisse Romande Cho and Orch/Bonynge. London 458118-2 (2). [4:15] 6:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Divertimento in D, K. 205 – Amsterdam Baroque Orch/ Ton Koopman. Erato 45713-2. [18:24] Norman Dello Joio Diversion of Angels (Serenade for Orchestra) – Atlantic Sinfonietta/Edvard Tchivzhel. Koch 3-7167-2. [15:09] Carl Nielsen Serenata in vano – Chicago Pro Musica. Reference RR-16. [6:42] Antonin Dvorák Rusalka, Op. 114: Song to the Moon – Karita Mattila, s; Philharmonia/Sir John Pritchard. Philips 422073-2. [6:43] 7:00 Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari: The Argentinean cellistconductor-composer José Bragato (1916-2017) 8:00 Folkstage hosted by Rich Warren: The Brother Brothers live from Levin Studio 9:00 The Midnight Special with Rich Warren
Sunday 25 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 With Heart and Voice: Lent II 7:00 Weekend Mornings with Dennis Moore 10:00 Fine Arts Calendar 12:00 Edward Elgar Cello Concerto in e minor, Op. 85 – Yo-Yo Ma, vc; London Sym/André Previn. CBS MK-39541. [29:03] Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending – Julia Fischer, v; Monte Carlo Phil/ Yakov Kreizberg. London B0015535-02. [14:27] George Gershwin Someone to Watch Over Me – Frederick Hemke, sx; Figard String Quartet. ENF 1206-2. [5:13] 1:00 Sergei Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 – Atlanta Sym/Robert Spano. ASO Media CD-1003. [36:38] John Williams ET The ExtraTerrestrial: Adventures on Earth – The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/Nic Raine. Silva 1182. [10:57] 2:00 Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto no. 1 in d minor, Op. 15 – Daniel Barenboim, p; Berlin Staatskapelle/Gustavo Dudamel. DG 4794899 (2). [51:12] Antonin Dvorák The Water Goblin (Watersprite), Op. 107 – Berlin Phil/Simon 30
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Rattle. EMI CDC5-58019-2 (2). [21:18] Henryk Wieniawski Légende, Op. 17 – Itzhak Perlman, v; Abbey Road Ensemble/Lawrence Foster. EMI CDC5-55475-2. [7:45] Edward MacDowell Fireside Tales, Op. 61 – James Barbagallo, p. Marco Polo 8.223631. [12:58] Charles Ives The Unanswered Question – Oregon Sym/ Carlos Kalmar. Pentatone PTC-5186393. [5:44] 4:00 Camille Saint-Saëns VIolin Sonata #1 in d, Op. 75 – Gil Shaham, v; Gerhard Oppitz, p. DG G2-29729. [22:28] Jacques Ibert Suite Élisabéthaine for A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Manhattan Chamber Orch/Richard Auldon Clark. Newport Classic NPD-85531. [23:42] Felix Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61: Scherzo – Berlin Phil/ Abbado. Sony SK-62826. [4:22] 5:00 Johannes Brahms Piano Concerto no. 2 in B-Flat, Op. 83 – Daniel Barenboim, p; Berlin Staatskapelle/ Gustavo Dudamel. DG 4794899 (2). [50:58] 6:00 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Sonata No. 11 in A, K. 331 – Alfred Brendel, p. Philips 462903-2. [22:18] Josef Strauss Sphären-Klänge Waltzes, Op. 235 – Vienna Phil/Franz Welser-Möst. DG 4763793. [9:29] Maurice Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales – Orch de Paris/Jean Martinon. EMI CDM7-69566-2. [16:41] Manuel de Falla The Three-Cornered Hat Suite #2 – Simón Bolívar Sym/Eduardo Mata. Dorian DOR-90210. [13:25] Moreno Suite castellana – David Russell, g. Telarc CD-80451. [7:43] Johann Sebastian Bach English Suite #3 in g, BWV 808 – Murray Perahia, p. Sony SK-60276. [17:42] George Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow – London Sym/Richard Hickox. Chandos CHAN-9902. [6:15] 8:00 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Radio Broadcasts: Alain Altinoglu, conductor; Sandrine Piau, soprano; Michael Schade, tenor; Andrew Foster-Williams, bass-baritone; CSO Chorus – Prokofiev: The Love for Three Oranges Suite. Poulenc: Gloria. Gounod: St. Cecilia Mass. 10:00 Collectors’ Corner with Henry Fogel: Masses and other choral music by Anton Bruckner
Monday 26 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • The Film Score with Michael
Phillips John Williams Harry Potter film music: The Quidditch Match – Orch/John Williams. Warner 83491-2. [8:35] Reinhold Gliere The Red Poppy: Russian Sailors’ Dance – Philadelphia Orch/ Eugene Ormandy. CBS MLK45659. [3:20] Georges Bizet L’Arlésienne Suite no. 1 – Orch de Paris/Daniel Barenboim. EMI CDM7-64869-2. [19:34] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Yukijiro Yoko Variations on an old Japanese folk tune, Sakura – Angel Romero, g. Telarc CD-80134. [9:21] Ludwig van Beethoven Variations on See the Conquering Hero Comes, WoO 45 – Antonio Meneses, vc; Menahem Pressler, p. Avie AV-2103. [13:05] 11:00 Franz Liszt Liebesträume No. 1 in A-Flat – Mikhail Rudy, p. EMI CDC7-49842-2. [5:53] Francesco Geminiani Concerto grosso in d (La Follia), after Corelli, Op. 5/12 – Moscow Chamber Academy/ Tatyana Grindenko. Ondine ODE-735-2. [10:05] Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34 – Seattle Sym/Gerard Schwarz. Naxos 8.572788. [16:20] 12:00 Newscast • Frédéric Chopin Waltz in E-Flat, Op. 18, Grande Valse Brillante – Vladimir Ashkenazy, p. London 4146002. [4:50] Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Clarinet Trio in E-Flat, K. 498, Kegelstatt – Richard Hosford, cl; Domus Piano Quartet members. Virgin Classics 91485-2. [19:50] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Johann Sebastian Bach Flute Sonata in A, BWV 1032 – Maxence Larrieu, f; Rafael Puyana, hc. Philips 438809-2 (2). [11:56] Johann Sebastian Bach Motet, Lobet den Herrn alle Heiden, BWV 230 – The Sixteen Cho, Orch/ Harry Christophers. Hyperion CDA-66369. [6:35] Franz Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 30 in C, Alleluia – Vienna Concentus Musicus/ Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Teldec 76460-2. [14:55] 2:00 Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring – Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Leonard Slatkin. Naxos 8.559806. [37:57] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Felix Mendelssohn Trumpet Overture, Op. 101 – Leipzig Gewandhaus Orch/Kurt Masur. Berlin Classics 0091572BC. [9:04] Franz Schubert Symphony #6 in C, D 589, Little – Chamber Orch of Europe/Claudio Abbado. DG 423651-2 (5). [31:49] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a
newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Frédéric Chopin Waltzes, Op. 34: no. 2 in a minor – Evgeny Kissin, p. RCA 60445-2. [6:15] 6:00 The Film Score with Michael Phillips 7:00 Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall 8:00 Live from WFMT: Violinist Sara Su Jones and pianist Tatyana Stepanova 10:00 The Listening Service with Tom Service 11:00 Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 4 in G – Vienna Phil/Lorin Maazel; Kathleen Battle, s. CBS MDK-44908. [60:00]
Tuesday 27 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • The Film Score with Michael Phillips Edward Elgar Serenade for Strings in E, Op. 20 – Philharmonia Strings/Sir Andrew Davis. Onyx 4025. [12:16] George Walker Lyric for Strings – Chicago Sinfonietta/Paul Freeman. Cedille 061. [5:17] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Cecile Chaminade Flute Concertino, Op. 107 – Sharon Bezaly, v; Hague Residentie Orch/Neeme Järvi. Bis 1679. [7:07] 11:00 Impromptu: Live from Levin Studio – The Smetana Trio (piano, violin, cello) 12:00 Newscast • Samuel Barber The School for Scandal Overture, Op. 5 – Seattle Sym/ Gerard Schwarz. Delos DE3078. [8:00] Johann Nepomuk Hummel Adagio and Rondo – Dieter Klöcker, cl; Slovak Radio Sym Orch/G. Schmalfuss. Marco Polo 8.223431. [9:11] 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto in d, Op. 47 – Lisa Batiashvili, v; Berlin Staatskapelle/Daniel Barenboim. DG 4796038. [33:15] 2:00 Frédéric Chopin Polonaise no. 6 in A-flat, Op. 53, Heroic – Vladimir Horowitz, p. Sony S2K-53468 (2). [6:22] Nicolo Paganini Introduction and Variations on Dal tuo stellato, from Mosè – Werner Thomas, vc; Munich Chamber Orch/Hans Stadlmair. Orfeo C-131851-A. [7:06] Ottorino Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances for the Lute, Set 2 – Lausanne Chamber Orch/Jesús López-Cobos. Telarc CD-80309. [18:51] 3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • George Gershwin
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Promenade – Moscow Phil/ Dmitri Kitayenko. Sheffield Lab 10044-2-G. [3:33] Leonard Bernstein West Side Story: Symphonic Dances – City of Birmingham Sym/Paavo Järvi. Virgin Classics 45295-2. [24:08] Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Gioacchino Rossini La scala di seta Overture – Atlanta Sym/ Yoel Levi. Telarc CD-80334. [5:56] Francesco Geminiani Concerto grosso in A, Op. 2/6 – Tafelmusik/Jeanne Lamon. Sony SK-48043. [6:20] The Film Score with Michael Phillips Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin: Celebrating New York’s venerable Carnegie Hall Music with Dennis Moore
Wednesday 28 12:00 Through the Night with Peter Van De Graaff 6:00 Mornings with Carl Grapentine 9:00 News Summary • The Film Score with Michael Phillips Aram Khachaturian Gayaneh: Five Dances – Boston Pops/ Arthur Fiedler. RCA 681322. [14:07] Erich Wolfgang Korngold The Adventures of Robin Hood Suite – Hollywood Bowl Sym/John Mauceri. Philips 432109-2. [11:10] 10:00 Midday with Lisa Flynn, including today’s new release, plus: Ottorino Respighi Ancient Airs and Dances for the Lute, Set 3 – I Solisti Italiani. Denon 81757-9150-2. [17:17] Richard Allison Goe from my Window – Baltimore Consort. Dorian DOR-90142. [3:55] 11:00 John Field Nocturne #8 in A – John O’Conor, p. Telarc CD-80199. [3:54] Frédéric Chopin Variations on Là ci darem la mano from Mozart’s Don Giovanni – Jan Lisiecki, p; NDR Phil/Krzysztof Urbanski. DG 4796824. [17:37] 12:00 Newscast 12:15 Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts: Pianist Zhu Wang live from the Cultural Center 1:00 Afternoons with Kerry Frumkin • Ludwig van Beethoven The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43: Adagio, Pastorale, Allegretto-Finale – Orpheus Chamber Orch. DG 419608-2. [12:41] Ignaz Moscheles Concertante in F – Mathieu Dufour, f; Alex Klein, ob; Czech National Sym/Paul Freeman. Cedille CDR-90000080. [14:41] 2:00 Maurice Ravel Piano Trio in a – Kalichstein-LaredoRobinson Trio. Arabesque Z-6736-2 (2). [26:39]
3:00 Fine Arts Calendar • Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov Christmas Eve: Polonaise – Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy. Sony SBK-62647. [4:23] Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition – Chicago Sym/Sir Georg Solti. London 400051-2. [33:32] 4:00 Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree, including a newscast at 4:00 pm and The Unrush Hour between
5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. After the news: Claude Debussy Deux Arabesques – Zoltán Kocsis, p. Philips 422404-2. [6:49] Aaron Copland Letter from Home – Buffalo Phil/JoAnn Falletta. Naxos 8.559240. [6:23] 6:00 The Film Score with Michael Phillips Johann Sebastian Bach Orchestra Suite No. 4 in D, BWV 1069 – Academy of Ancient Music/Christopher Hogwood. L’Oiseau Lyre
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