On this date: It’s the birthdate of violinist/composer Marius Casadesus, Paris, 1892 into the famed, musical Casadesus family (brother of Henri; uncle of Robert; grand-uncle of Jean). Read more about him here: t.ly/_-Sx7

TheClassicalStation Ode to Joy from that tower is pure magic! Supporting your broadcasts keeps classical music and history alive for all. #ClassicalMusic #Art

It's an Ode to Joy here on The Classical Station as our 2025 Fall Membership Drive continues. This beautiful classical music brings us joy, and we know you enjoy it, too. Donate here: t.ly/kViQZ Text FALL25 to 707070 Call and talk to a volunteer at 800-556-5178

Today, we celebrate Pet Day! We know that your pets are listening, too, and we know that they are often listening when you are not. When you donate today, tell us about them. Donate here: t.ly/kViQZ Text FALL25 to 707070 Call and talk to a volunteer at 800-556-5178

Our 2025 Fall Membership Drive continues with a "Choose Your Own Series" ticket package to the NC Symphony = 3 pairs of tickets to 3 classical concerts this season. Have a look: t.ly/nI1lG Donate: t.ly/kViQZ Call and talk to a volunteer at 800-556-5178

The Classical Station's 2025 Fall Membership Drive ends this evening. Are you a listener? Please take a few minutes to join us in our Ode to Joy through this wonderful music. Donate: t.ly/kViQZ Text: FALL25 to 707070 Call: 800-556-5178 And thank you.

Listeners, we thank you from the bottom of our classical-music-loving hearts for supporting The Classical Station since 1978. Donate here anytime: t.ly/kViQZ Text FALL25 to 707070. Your support is everything to us, and we are honored to bring you this fine music.

Wrap yourself in the warmth of vinyl at 7pm ET with Drop the Needle, featuring old world and new world works. At 8pm ET, Monday Night at the Symphony spotlights recordings of the world’s great orchestras. This week features the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Tomorrow on Classical Café, Legendary Performer, cellist Pierre Fournier. Wednesday = two tickets (between 11am and noon ET) to Triangle Wind Ensemble : From the Highlands to the Shire. On this date: Birthdate of Vincenzo Bellini, 1801, in Catania. Read more: t.ly/Qc5xg

A good day to all of you, Listeners! Here’s your soundtrack for a grand Tuesday. t.ly/s32rB On this date: Happy Birthday to pianist/composer Elena Kats-Chernin, born 1957 in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR (now the capital of Uzbekistan). Read more: t.ly/Qc5xg

Hello, All! Join us for wonderful music. t.ly/s32rB On this date: Birthdate of pianist György Cziffra, born in Budapest in 1921; ultimately considered one of the 20th century’s greatest virtuoso pianists. Read more about him here: t.ly/Qc5xg

Almost Friday, Listeners! t.ly/s32rB We celebrate at 7pmET with Thursday Night Opera House = Yves Abel + Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine + Choeur de l”opera de Bordeaux + exceptional soloists + Jules Massenet’s Thaïs, set in 4th c Alexandria. Join us!

On this day: Birthdate of cellist and composer Jean-Baptiste Bréval, born Paris, France, 1753; Sonata in C major Op. 40, No. 1 = classic of cello repertoire & Traité du Violoncelle (study method for cello, 1804) was likely the first of its kind. More here: t.ly/Qc5xg

Tune into Classical Café today (between 11am and noon ET) for a chance to win two tickets to the NC Symphony Cirque Holiday Pops. Tune in and win! More information: t.ly/yvunU

Tomorrow (between 11am and noon ET), tune into Classical Café with George Leef for a chance to win two tickets to see the Raleigh Ringers on December 5th! Details here: t.ly/39fJf

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you and your generous support, and for wonderful music that accompanies any occasion.* * t.ly/Rkwd6