American novelist Thomas Wolfe said that America is not only the place where miracles happen, but where they happen all the time. This is the story of a miracle, a true-life fairy tale about how Leonard Bernstein rose to fame — and appropriately enough it begins with the intervention of the Almighty.


Miracle on 57th Street: How Leonard Bernstein rose to fame

Instead of a eulogy for his longtime on-air partner and friend Bob Christiansen, who died recently, classical host Bill Morelock presents an elegy in Christiansen's own words. Plus, relive their award-winning show 'Bob and Bill' by listening to a classic episode.


A tribute to classical host Bob Christiansen by his longtime on-air partner

Classical host Bill Morelock shares a reflection on the work of contemporary composer Daniel Gilliam. 'An art song is a gemstone, cut to perfection. That's something we all can appreciate,' Morelock writes. 'It's delicate work, as in our jewel simile, involving subtleties and small details that require attention to apprehend.'


Honoring the art of composer Daniel Gilliam

Young Brahms yawning, where fawning was de rigueur,


The Short Version: Not Impressed

He called himself–not without exaggeration, but not without cause–the Father of Radio.


The Short Version: A Fraud!

The idea: fun and frolic.  The reality: forging Opus 100.


The Short Version: Kickin' Back

Sharpening Occam’s razor for this one.


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