Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin is an exciting daily radio program that delves into a wide assortment of topics in classical music. Each five-program series builds off a single theme ranging from composer biographies to explorations of various cultures, musical styles, and time periods.
Throughout this journey, Bill McGlaughlin guides the listener deep into the music with care and enthusiasm by giving historical context, illustrations at the piano and providing a special insight that only a top-notch musician, conductor, broadcaster, and composer could. Whether 90 or 9, professional musician or simply a music lover, Bill McGlaughlin truly makes exploring music fun.
Behind the Microphone
For millions of music fans, the intimate voice of Bill McGlaughlin signals another adventure into the heart of music-making. Whether he's chatting with one of the great string quartets, hosting an intermission at the Met or seated at the piano with a Beethoven score, Bill's insight and magnanimous charm are a cornerstone of classical broadcasting.
William McGlaughlin's introduction to music came late; he was fourteen before he took his first piano lessons. Read More
Current Programs
November 16-20, 2009: Rachmaninoff
The finest example of late Russian Romanticism, we'll take five hours to explore the life and music of this lyrically gifted pianist and composer.
Upcoming Programs
November 23-27, 2009: All in the Family
Composers and their kin, including the Bachs, Scarlattis, Mendelssohns, Schumanns, and many more.
November 30-December 4, 2009: Variations
Exploring themes and variations.
December 7-11, 2009: Johannes Brahms, Part I
The first of a two-week biography exploring the music and life of the great German master, including his formative years as a pianist, meeting the Schumanns, the symphonies, his late works for clarinet and more.
December 14-18, 2009: Johannes Brahms, Part II
This is the second of a two-week exploration of the music and life of the great German master, including his formative years as a pianist, meeting the Schumanns, the symphonies, his late works for clarinet and more.
December 21-25, 2009: Holiday Celebration
Music inspired by the season.
December 28, 2009 - January 1, 2010: American Masters
American composers of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
January 4-8, 2010: Hit or Myth
The gods must be crazy! This week, we’ll survey the trials and tribulations of mortals and immortals, brought to life by the likes of Berlioz, Gluck, Handel and more.
January 11-15, 2010: Strings Plus One
This week we’ll feature small string groups with a special guest addition.
The Exploring Music Message Board
Your chance to join the conversation or get one started. Tell us what you've enjoyed or what you'd like to hear on one of our future shows.
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