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
February 8-12, 2010: Lover and His Lass
Composers influenced by the elixir of love.
Upcoming Programs
February 15-19, 2010: What Else Ya Got?
Have you ever wondered about composers who succeeded in writing one smashing piece, but were otherwise forgotten? This week, we’ll get to know some of these immortals for their other compositions, including Dukas, Ponchielli and Glière.
February 22-26, 2010: Music for the Masses
Bill McGlaughlin explores the great compositions of the Latin Mass and beyond.
March 1-5, 2010: Chopin
We're celebrating the 200th birthday of Frédéric Chopin with a five-part biography.
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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