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I really enjoy listening to Sleepers, Awake. It is carried on our local Classical station, KUCO 90.1 FM, in Oklahoma City to fill the overnight hours. Thanks for all that you do to keep great classical music alive. Appreciate it much!
—Nyk from Oklahoma

You are an oasis in the desert of talk radio. Keep up the good work!
—Judson from Greensboro, NC

I love Great Sacred Music and the Saturday Night Request Program. Also, your app is easy to use for those of us who no longer live in your radio listening area.
—Sarah from Nelson, British Columbia

Thank you for providing such cathartic music.
—Blair from Cary, NC

This radio station makes my mom very happy, and we both enjoy listening to it. Thank you for being around!
—Amy from Michigan

I’m a better driver for having you on in the car.
—Anthony from Bath, NC

The station is on 24 hours a day, in my home and in my car. Thank you so very much.
—Sue from Raleigh, NC

WCPE is our go-to station on-line. We are grateful for your commitment to classical music and happy to hear the live announcers every day.
—Larry & Cindy from Salem, Wisconsin

Our family listens to WCPE (as do our pets!). I love when a piece comes on that makes me stop what I am doing and just sit and listen for a few minutes. (It happened this past Sunday with the Brahms Requiem.) No matter how stressful or busy life can get, taking a few minutes to get lost in the beauty of music can make such a difference in my well-being. Thank you WCPE!
—Laura from Raleigh, NC

I have listened to our station for a number of years, thanks to the Internet.
—Melville from Wan Chai, Hong Kong

I have been listening for almost 20 years and cannot imagine my day without this wonderful station!
—Jennifer from Chapel Hill, NC

Your station is an absolute gift. I’ve listened to you for so many years. Thanks for being there for all of us Classical music enthusiasts!
—Frederick from Washington, NC

I was late to appreciate Classical music but often listen to your station. I hear new (to me) music all the time. How lovely it is!
—Nancy

I’ve been a listener to WCPE since I was about 7. I started composing around that time as well, and now I’m about to enter undergrad at Juilliard. This channel gave me a lot when I was younger and still does when I have time to listen!
—Phil from Winston-Salem, NC

Thank you beyond words for all the beauty!
—Elizabeth & Henry from Roxboro, NC

Wonderful music and my three kids (16, 19, 21) like it as well. Thanks!
—Carl from Raleigh, NC

WCPE is a daily part of my life. At home and in my car, I look forward to the calming, relaxing Classical music.
—Judith from Raleigh, NC

Much appreciate your local station and the website. I listen from several areas on East Coast and on the road. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
—Donald from Sanford, NC

Thanks so much for all of the beautiful requests you have played for us on the Saturday Evening Request Program! Dogs can donate, too … so spread the ‘ruffs’ that great classical music is a treasure and needs to be supported!
—Mickey & Millie from Wake Forest, NC

Really appreciate the fantastic music. It helps me survive my daily commute.
—Ralton from Louisburg, NC

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Brigg Fair, an English Rhapsody

Composed by

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Performed by

London Symphony/Wordsworth

Label

Musical Heritage Society

Catalog Number

513964

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Composed by

Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978)

Performed by

London Symphony/Black

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Composed by

Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816)

Performed by

Chopin Chamber Orchestra/Vogel

7:01am Venus, The Bringer of Peace from The Planets, Op.32

Composed by

Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Performed by

Philharmonia/Slatkin

7:11am Paris Quartet No. 3 in A

Composed by

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

Performed by

Kuijken Bros/Leonhardt

7:24am Flute Concerto in G, Op. 10 No. 4

Composed by

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Performed by

Gazzelloni/I Musici

7:33am Fantasy in G for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 111

Composed by

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)

Performed by

Lemelin/CBC Vancouver Orchestra/Bernardi

7:48am Kaiser-Walzer, Op. 437

Composed by

Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-1899)

Performed by

Vienna Philharmonic/Karajan

8:01am A Boat on the Ocean

Composed by

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Performed by

Paris Orchestra/Martinon

8:10am Military March

Composed by

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Performed by

Eastman Rochester Pops/Fennell

8:17am Ballet Music from Aida

Composed by

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

Performed by

Boston Pops/Fiedler

8:29am Waltz in D flat, Op. 64 No. 1 "Minute"

Composed by

Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

Performed by

Claudio Arrau

8:33am Overture to Il pastor fido (The Faithful Shepherd, 1734 version)

Composed by

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Performed by

New Philharmonia Orchestra/Leppard

8:40am The Suitors (a waltz)

Composed by

Joseph Lanner (1801-1843)

Performed by

Vienna Philharmonic/Abbado

8:48am Music selected by the announcer

9:01am Ancient Airs & Dances

Composed by

Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)

Performed by

Philharmonia Hungarica/Dorati

9:57am Scarborough Fair

Composed by

English traditional, arr. by Stephen Hough

Performed by

Ma/Stott

10:01am Barcarolle from Three Characteristic Pieces, Op. 28

Composed by

Amy Beach (1867–1944)

Performed by

Joanne Polk

10:09am Violin Sonata in B flat, K. 378

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Vengerov/Golan

10:28am Symphony No. 4 in B flat, Op. 60

Composed by

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by

London Classical Players/Norrington

11:01am Piano Concerto in F minor, Op. 5

Composed by

Sigismond Thalberg (1812-1871)

Performed by

Ponti/Westphalian Symphony/Kapp

11:26am Suite from The Fairy Queen

Composed by

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

Performed by

New York Chamber Music Ensemble/Pederson

11:41am A Downland Suite

Composed by

John Ireland (1879-1962)

Performed by

City of London Sinfonia/Hickox

12:01pm The Water Goblin, Op. 107

Composed by

Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

Performed by

Slovak Philharmonic/Kosler

12:25pm Sleepers, Awake!

Composed by

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Performed by

David Russell

12:31pm Dolly Suite, Op. 56

Composed by

Gabriel Faure, orch. by Henri Rabaud

Performed by

Seattle Symphony/Morlot

12:48pm Music selected by the announcer

1:01pm Symphony No. 083 in G minor, "The Hen"

Composed by

Josef Haydn (1732-1809)

Performed by

Amsterdam Baroque/Koopman

1:24pm Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Composed by

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Performed by

Bowman/Cincinnati Symphony/P. Jarvi

1:34pm Symphony Concertante, Op. 10, No. 2

Composed by

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)

Performed by

Czech Chamber Philharmonic/Halasz

1:49pm Suite in D from Water Music

Composed by

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Performed by

Boston Baroque/Pearlman

2:00pm Symphony in B minor, "Polania"

Composed by

Ignaz Jan Paderewski (1860-1941)

Performed by

Pomeranian Philharmonic/Wosiczko

2:53pm Wedding Day at Troldhaugen from Lyric Pieces, Op. 65

Composed by

Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)

Performed by

Houston Symphony/Comissiona

3:01pm L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1

Composed by

Georges Bizet (1838–1875)

Performed by

Berlin Philharmonic/Karajan

3:19pm Concerto No. 10 in E flat for 2 Pianos, K. 365

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Rabinovitch/Argerich/Wurttemberg CO/Faerber

3:43pm Sonata for cello & harp, Op. 28

Composed by

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968)

Performed by

Kramer/Barlett

4:01pm Herzegovina March

Composed by

Julius Fucik (1872-1916)

Performed by

Czech Philharmonic/Neuman

4:04pm Festival Intrada

Composed by

Richard Strauss (1864-1949)

Performed by

Adam/St. James Cathedral Brass/Savage

4:13pm Flute Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 31

Composed by

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Performed by

Adorjan/Munich Chamber Orchestra/Stadlmair

4:32pm In the Steppes of Central Asia

Composed by

Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)

Performed by

Kirov Orchestra/Gergiev

4:42pm Three Pieces for Guitar

Composed by

Agustin Barrios (1885-1944)

Performed by

David Russell

4:51pm Overture to Hans Sachs

Composed by

Albert Lortzing (1801-1851)

Performed by

Berlin Radio Symphony/Guhl

5:00pm Mars, The Bringer of War from The Planets, Op. 32

Composed by

Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Performed by

Philadelphia Orchestra/Ormandy

5:08pm Bassoon Concerto in E flat, RV 483

Composed by

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Performed by

Thunemann/I Musici

5:16pm 3rd mvt (Scherzo) from Symphony No. 9 in C, D. 944 "Great"

Composed by

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Performed by

MET Opera Orchestra/Levine

5:31pm Gold and Silver Waltz

Composed by

Franz Lehar (1870-1948)

Performed by

Gothenburg Symphony/Jarvi

5:40pm Suite No. 2 in E flat for Winds

Composed by

Matthieu-Frederic Blasius (1758-1829)

Performed by

Mozzafiato

5:54pm Torre Bermeja

Composed by

Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909)

Performed by

Christopher Parkening

6:00pm Romance No. 1 in G for Violin, Op. 40

Composed by

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by

Oistrach/Royal Philharmonic/Goosens

6:08pm Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22

Composed by

Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)

Performed by

Licad/London Philharmonic/Previn

6:32pm Concertino in B flat

Composed by

Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Performed by

Perkins/The Manchester Camerata/Boyd

6:40pm Yesterdays from Roberta

Composed by

Jerome Kern, arr. Pappano

Performed by

Jansen/Pappano

6:43pm Music selected by the announcer

7:01pm Valse elegante

Composed by

Francisco Mignone

Performed by

Nelson Freire

7:04pm Symphony No. 9 in C, D. 944 "Great"

Composed by

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Performed by

Bavarian Radio Symphony/Giulini

8:02pm The Planets, Op. 32

Composed by

Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

Performed by

Philadelphia Orchestra/Ormandy

8:54pm Grand Waltz in A flat, Op. 42

Composed by

Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

Performed by

Claudio Arrau

9:01pm Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041

Composed by

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Performed by

Batjer/Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra/Kahane

9:15pm Piano Sonata No. 10 in C, K. 330

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Fazil Say

9:40pm String Quartet in D, Op. 64 No. 5 "The Lark"

Composed by

Josef Haydn (1732-1809)

Performed by

Hagen Quartet

10:00pm Clarinet Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1

Composed by

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Performed by

Stoltzman/Goode

10:25pm Symphony No. 1 in C, Op. 21

Composed by

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by

Mito Chamber Orchestra/Ozawa

10:53pm Reverie, Op. 22 No. 3

Composed by

Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)

Performed by

Godhoff/Ingwersen

11:00pm Scheherazade, Op. 35

Composed by

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)

Performed by

Harth/Chicago Symphony/Reiner

11:46pm Music selected by the announcer