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WCPE, The Classical Station, is a non-commercial, independent, listener-supported station serving the North Carolina Piedmont area, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, with 100,000 watts of power on 89.7 FM. We have adhered to one philosophy since 1982: to deliver the finest classical music programming and the highest quality broadcast signal around the clock.

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The Classical Station’s interview with Eldbjorg Hemsing for Preview!

On Sunday, March 26th, Eldbjørg Hemsing will appear on Preview! Dedicated to bringing classical music to a mainstream audience, this Norwegian violinist has performed at multiple venues, such as the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, the United Nations, and the UN Security Council. Her most recent album, Arctic, was a soundscape of the North released in February 2023.