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
Exploring Music would not be possible without the generous support of the following:
WFMT Fine Arts Circle
Harris Bank
Carl and Fern Gaensslen (in memoriam)
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Brown
Brenda and Earl Shapiro
Mrs. Joan Harris and the Irving Harris Foundation
The National Endowment for the Arts
Current Programs
August 30 - September 3, 2010: Piano Concerti
The piano concerto is one of the most beloved genres of the concert hall. After all, it was the thundering virtuosity of some of the great composer/pianists that gave rise to music’s first superstars! This week, we’ll explore their world and the great music they produced.
Upcoming Programs
September 6-10, 2010: Director's Choice
Music creatively suggested by our colleagues at radio stations around the world.
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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