Thanksgiving is this Thursday, and WGUC offers a few special programs filled with beautiful music to accompany the holiday. Turn your radios to 90.9 while cooking dinner or visiting with family and friends. You can also listen online at wguc.org via the WGUC app or your smart speaker.
Here’s a list of what to expect:
Wednesday, November 24, 8 p.m. Every Good Thing: On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music.
Thursday, November 25, 10 a.m. A Feast for the Ears: Traditional music and American composers take center stage as host Mark Perzel presents a warm, heartfelt celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. It's the perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving morning activities.
Thursday, November 25, 6 p.m. Giving Thanks: Giving Thanks sounds the way Thanksgiving feels: inviting, warm, and festive. It's a contemporary, thoughtful celebration of the spirit of the holiday. Special guests Stanley Tucci and Naomi Shihab Nye join our Thanksgiving table, and music from Eric Whitacre, Bach, Copland and more complete the scene.
What's your favorite music for this season? Do you prefer something folksy like Stephen Foster's Old Folks at Home or perhaps a jubilant march like John Philip Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever? Maybe you're an Aaron Copland fan or perhaps Cole Porter or Duke Ellington. Whatever your taste, we hope you'll join us in counting blessings and sharing in our country's rich musical history.
