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We ring in the New Year playing back the 100 top pieces voted for by our listeners this year on Classical Countdown. Join us New Year's Eve through New Year's Day to enjoy our favorite pieces.

New Year's in Vienna

Waltz into the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic and Maestro Christian Thielemann in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna! Tune-in to hear the beloved New Year's tradition at 8PM on January 1. 

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Jean Sibelius, how a composer became the voice of a nation!

Episode 99 December 26, 2023

Few countries have elevated a composer like Finland and Jean Sibelius. John Banther and Evan Keely look into his breakout success, symphonies, dramatic life events, and how he incorporates Finnish culture into music. Plus, what do Sibelius, Gilmore Girls, and Lord of The Rings have in common?

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  • Vienna

    New Year's in Vienna

    Waltz into the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic and Maestro Christian Thielemann in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna! Tune-in to hear the beloved New Year's tradition at 8PM on January 1. 

  • Rewind

    Classical Countdown Rewind

    We ring in the New Year playing back the 100 top pieces voted for by our listeners this year on Classical Countdown. Join us New Year's Eve through New Year's Day to enjoy our favorite pieces.

  • NSO

    Romantic Vistas on NSO Showcase

    Next month the NSO is off to Great Places, from Carnegie Hall to La Scala! January’s NSO Showcase program takes us on a European journey to the Czech Republic, Austria, and France. 

  • Pygmalion

    New Year's Resolutions with Choral Showcase

    Choral Showcase in January might help you jumpstart some of your New Year's resolutions, whether they be visiting old friends, making new ones, or discovering new things, musically speaking of course!

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