Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
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Up North

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It’s no wonder that some of the darkest and coldest places in the world are known for their bonfires, saunas, and all-night festivals of singing and dancing. Scandinavians know how to handle – and enjoy! – wintertime. This morning we’lll warm to the sounds of Norway, Sweden, Finland among other Northern areas in a celebration of the white season. The journey also inlcudes Bergtatt, an unusual recording we just received from the Oslo Chamber Choir.   
Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
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Good Tunes

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One of my musical heroes is Marian McPartland. I love the way she always enthusiastically appreciates a "good tune". This morning is filled with "good tunes" – including Germany’s a cappella sextet Die Singphoniker, singing Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture, Schubert’s "Notturno" Piano Trio, and the lyrical opening overture from Verdi’s opera La Traviata.
Classical Music with Cheryl Willoughby
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If I Rest, I Rust

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Spanish tenor/baritone and conductor Plácido Domingo is known for saying, "If I rest, I rust". He turns 69 today, we’ll celebrate with the stunning aria E lucevan le stelle ("And the stars were shining") from Puccini’s Tosca. The second hour features a flurry of musical snowflakes from Tchaikovsky, Morten Lauridsen, and Lalo Schifrin. (No accumulation expected.)