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At WOSU 89.7, we are always listening to new recordings, and we are fortunate to work with many fine classical record companies and artists to bring you their newest releases. In fact, the majority of the station’s broadcast schedule consists of programming drawn from our extensive library of thousands of compact discs. You will recognize many artists performing over our airwaves and also make some wonderful new discoveries. A mix of modern and original instrument performances, orchestral and chamber, vocal and choral, provides a fascinating perspective on the greatest music of all time, including the music of today.
In addition, you’ll hear national programs of note, including the Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts, From the Top, Pipedreams, The Lessons of Nine Lessons & Carols, and more!
Some of our best work – our local programs – is representative of the talent found here in central Ohio. We broadcast special Live Performances throughout the year, such as concerts from the Lancaster Festival, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra from the Southern Theatre, and holiday concerts from Downtown Columbus. Ohio Arts Alive showcases cultural resources across Ohio with Christopher Purdy, who also hosts the Columbus Symphony Broadcasts and Music in Mid-Ohio, which not only features local musicians, but many visiting international artists as well. | |  Boyce Lancaster with the Classics
Weekdays 9am-noon
John Rittmeyer with the Classics
Weekdays 1pm-4pm
Serenata with Christopher Purdy
Most Saturdays at 1pm
”Adventures with the Art Song”
Music in Mid-Ohio with Christopher Purdy
Sundays at 6pm
”The Best of Local Music Making”
New Release Tuesday
All day Tuesdays
Looking for new music or that perfect gift? Wondering what the record companies are releasing? Then be sure to tune in each week to hear what Boyce Lancaster and John Rittmeyer will feature from the newest CDs to arrive at WOSU. Also, during the 10am, 2pm and 9pm hours, Kimberlea Daggy, Alan Chapman and Charles Andrews also feature new releases on Tuesdays. If you hear something that you like, you can go online right away, visit this link on ArkivMusic to find these new recordings available for purchase.
Fridays with George
Boyce Lancaster talks with Maestro Albert-George Schram, the beloved conductor of the CSO Pops, about composers, conductors, and the art of music-making.
Arts Unscripted
Christopher Purdy and Columbus Dispatch critic Barbara Zuck discuss the hot topics of the day.
Columbus in Concert
Saturdays at 8pm.
|  | The Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts
Saturday afternoons, December through May
This season you will hear seven new productions, including the English-language family holiday offering of Hansel and Gretel on December 29, the network premiere of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha on April 19, and the brilliant and fun La Fille du Régiment with Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez on April 26. And don't forget the dynamic intermission features, such as live backstage interviews with artists and participation by celebrity guest hosts, and the popular Opera Quizzes.
From the Top
Sundays at 7pm
A weekly award-winning radio series, hosted by pianist Christopher O’Riley, that showcases the nation's most exceptional young classical musicians. From the Top is produced in association with WGBH Radio Boston and the New England Conservatory of Music, their home base and educational partner.
Symphony Cast
Sundays at 8pm
SymphonyCast is a two-hour weekly radio program featuring a full-length concert by a national or international symphony orchestra. Concerts are drawn from Europe's leading ensembles, along with U.S. orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is recognized internationally as one of the great opera companies of our time. Its artistic standards are universally admired. The company's financial solvency and massive subscription audience are envied throughout the field. Its administrative and artistic leadership is longstanding and rock solid. William Mason is general director.
| | Sacred Classics
Sundays 7-10am
”Soaring music for a Sunday morning”
Host Stephanie Wendt considers Sacred Classics "a musical sanctuary" for your Sunday mornings. Each week you’ll hear beautiful choral music, with accompanying instrumental works, all selected for their power to speak to the emotions. "The human voice is the most personal and evocative instrument," Stephanie explains, "and somehow the words and music come together and give us a glimpse of eternity."
Pipedreams
Sundays at 10pm
Michael Barone has been involved with performers and pipe organs, the “king of instruments,” for more than 40 years. Each week’s program addresses a specific topic or theme, often incorporating answers to questions and suggestions from listeners. |
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  Join host Boyce Lancaster in a new hot spot where you can sample some the richest fare—the Amadeus Deli! Weekdays from noon to 1pm on WOSU 89.7, let Mozart and his contemporaries set the perfect soundtrack to your lunch hour. more... |
