Maurice Ravel Birthday Broadcast

Maurice Ravel Birthday Broadcast
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - 12:00am to 11:59pm

Join WKCR in the celebration of Maurice Ravel's 148th birthday! The French composer is known especially for his melodies, masterful orchestration, richly evocative harmonies and inventive instrumental textures and effects. Along with Claude Debussy, he was one of the most prominent figures associated with Impressionistic music. Starting at midnight on Tuesday, March 7th, enjoy 24 hours of the genius of Ravel.

Programming schedule is as follows:

12:00am - 3:00am: Ted Schmiedeler - Potpourri

3:00am - 6:00am: Stefan Zeniuk (remote) - Operettas

6:00am - 9:00am: Melisa Nehrozoglu - Ravel as an Orchestrator

9:00am - 11:00am: Sam Seliger - Piano Works

11:00am - 1:00pm: Maria Shaughnessy (remote) - Orchestral Works

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Maria Shaughnessy - Vocal Works

3:00pm - 6:00pm: Anika Strite - Chamber Works

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Stephen Rex Dames - Ballets

9:00pm - 12:00am: Josh Kazali - String Works