Thank You Gifts

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All WCPE members receive the WCPE Program Guide Quarter Notes for a full year.

 

$1000: WCPE $1000 Patron   Patrons at the $1000 level may request: A weekly on-air acknowledgement OR two of the following: all nine of the CDs available for a $100 donation NEW - CD Set #10 - The Martha Argerich Collection - This collection of solo works for piano by Chopin and Bach, on 8 CDs, confirms that Martha Argerich is one of the most majestic talents of our time. NEW - DVD Set #11 - Marsalis on Music - Join Wynton Marsalis and Seiji Ozawa (with special guest Yo Yo Ma) as they put a fresh spin on music and music appreciation. This 4 DVD set, the young people’s music series of our time, includes instruction and performances, and makes learning about music fun!

$500: WCPE $500 Patron   Patrons at the $500 level may request one of the following: A monthly on-air acknowledgement OR one of the following: all nine of the CDs available for a $100 donation NEW - CD Set #10 - The Martha Argerich Collection - This collection of solo works for piano by Chopin and Bach, on 8 CDs, confirms that Martha Argerich is one of the most majestic talents of our time.. NEW - DVD Set #11 - Marsalis on Music Join Wynton Marsalis and Seiji Ozawa (with special guest Yo Yo Ma) as they put a fresh spin on music and music appreciation. This 4 DVD set, the young people’s music series of our time, includes instruction and performances, and makes learning about music fun!

$250: Any three of the items available for $100 Can't decide which $100 items to request? Mix and match as you desire. Emergency Preparedness Combo The Eton FR 200 AM/FM/SW Hand Crank Emergency Radio, The WCPE Flashlight by MAGLite, and the WCPE 6 pack cooler. (See descriptions below.)

$200: Gramophone Magazine The publisher of this internationally renowned authority on classical music has graciously donated a limited number of one year subscriptions to be used for new magazine subscribers only.

$150: Any two $100 premiums     WCPE Day Dedication Celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or make a loving memorial. Your message will be read throughout the broadcast day. Make a gift to WCPE of $150 or more, and indicate that you'd like a Day Dedication -- we'll send you information on choosing your day! The Barber of Seville on DVD This sparkling 2005 production of Rossini’s comedy is led by two of today’s greatest opera stars - Maria Bayo (as the young Ward Rosina) and Juan Diego Florez (as her handsome suitor Count Almaviva). Figaro (the Barber) is sung by Pietro Spagnoli and Bruno Practico sings the role of Don Bartolo. Gianluigi Gelmetti leads the Orchestra of the Teatro Real, Madrid. Available on Standard DVD or Blu-Ray DVD. Eton AM/FM/SW Emergency Radio Perfect for emergencies (but also for camping or just relaxing in your backyard) this self- powered AM/FM/Short Wave radio and flashlight helps keep you prepared. Turning the hand crank for just one minute provides up to 1 hour of radio listening.

$125: Any two $75 premiums   Such as two T-shirts, or one T-shirt and one Coffee Mug. Mix and match as you desire. WCPE Sweatshirt Modeled on our WCPE T-shirt, it’s natural in color, with the WCPE logo in blue. Available in S, M, L, XL, and XXL. WCPE Peerless Umbrella This navy blue and khaki umbrella features vented technology to withstand strong winds. The WCPE logo is silk screened in navy blue.

$100: NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music By Ted Libbey. 975 pages of history, composers, performers, venues, works and terms. Plus 2000 recommended recordings! From a cappella to Zukerman, a good education in classical music. WCPE 30th Anniversary Clear Glass Mug A clear glass 13 oz mug, with a special 30th Anniversary logo etched on the side. A perfect way to commemorate our 30th Anniversary!     WCPE Flashlight by MAGLite The world famous Mini MAGLite flashlight, in blue, custom engraved with the WCPE logo in white. WCPE 8 pack Personal Cooler Blue, with the WCPE logo in white. It’s large enough for 8 cans of your favorite beverage, with side pockets for accoutrements. Perfect for a picnic or long trip. WCPE Canvas Carryall This sturdy 14” x 13” x 7” canvas bag is natural in color with the WCPE logo embroidered in navy blue. WCPE Baseball Cap 100% cotton oxford cloth, it’s navy blue and stone, with the WCPE logo embroidered on the front. CD 1: A String of Pearls A new WCPE collection of 30 listener favorites on 3 CDs. Selections include pieces by Mozart, Puccini, Beethoven, Bach, Copland, Wagner, Faure, Massenet, Prokofiev, Satie, Grieg, Holst, Falla, Borodin, Tchaikovsky, Delius, and more! CD 2: Grieg, Mozart and Tchaikovsky Yuri Bashmet leads the Moscow Soloists in Grieg’s Holbert Suite, Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. A Gramophone Magazine Editor’s Choice CD! CD 3: Essential Delius A 2 CD set of all your favorites - The Florida Suite, North Country Sketches, Air and Dance, In a Summer Garden prelude to Irmelin, A Song before Sunrise, and more. Performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. CD 4: Vivaldi - Four Seasons Joshua Bell breathes new life into this time-honored work, proving this is not “just another recording” of the Four Seasons. Also includes the fiendishly difficult “Devil’s Trill” Sonata by Tartini. A grand performance by one of today’s best violinists. CD 5: Zen Classics Don’t be fooled by the title! This 3 CD collection of calming adagios includes Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, Vaughn Williams’ Greensleeves, Tevener’s The Protecting Veil, and Satie’s Gymnopedie. There are 35 selections in all. CD 6: Everybody’s Mozart Charles Mackerras leads the Scottish Chamber Orchestra on this 2 CD set of highlights from The Magic Flute and Cosi fan Tutte, sung by Felicity Lott, Gottfried Hornik, Jerry Hadley, June Anderson, Thomas Allen and others. CD 7: The Legend of Sacred Music 'From Allegri’s Miserere to Barber’s Agnus Dei' This 2 CD set includes highlights from: Rossini’s Stabat Mater, Poulenc’s Gloria, Bach’s Johannes-Passion, Handel’s Zadok the Priest, Verdi’s Requiem, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Haydn’s Die Schopfung, and many more. CD 8: Strauss - Four Last Songs Renee Fleming’s performance in this new recording has been described as luminous and serene. The 2 CD set also includes some of her signature roles at The Metropolitan Opera, including Verdi’s Otello and Massenet’s Thais. CD 9: Everybody’s Prokofiev The Cleveland Orchestra, The Atlanta Symphony and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform Symphony Number 1 (“Classical”), Symphony Number 5, excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, and Piano Concerto Number 3, on 2 CDs.

$75: NEW WCPE 30th Anniversary T-shirt This 100% cotton navy blue T-shirt features a special 30th Anniversary graphic of Beethoven in tan plus the WCPE log. Available in M, L, XL, XXL. WCPE Classic T-shirt 100% cotton, natural in color with the WCPE logo in navy blue. Available in M, L, XL, XXL. WCPE Travel Mug Designed to fit your car's cup holder, this double wall insulated cup holds 16oz. The color scheme matches our T-shirt and Canvas Carry All - natural with the WCPE logo in navy blue. NEW WCPE Playing Cards Set One deck of WCPE Playing cards with blue back and another deck with gold back.

$50 WCPE Composer Note Cards We’re very happy to offer a NEW series of our WCPE Composer Note Cards! Printed on lavish 80 lb paper, these cards feature drawings of Mozart, Gershwin, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky and Verdi. Each cards opens up to provide 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” of writing space. WCPE Playing Cards Bridge? Gin Rummy? Poker? Go Fish or Old Maid with the grandkids? Available with navy blue backs and the WCPE logo in gold, or with gold backs and the WCPE logo in navy blue. WCPE Leather Bookmark Gorgeous burgandy leather with the WCPE embossed in gold...

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