New Classical

Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony set out in 2001 to record the complete works of Gustav Mahler. After seven Grammy Awards, the project continues with the latest release of Songs with Orchestra. Susan Graham (left) and Thomas Hampson join the SFS in selections from Des Knaben Wunderhorn and the complete Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer). Mahler is New Classical this week! (Photo credit Dario Acosta)

What's Playing?

As we work to update our website and playlist, you may find something missing from the archive and the "Now Playing" window. Never fear! The music information is probably located here. Our complete program grid can be downloaded here, and as always, if you have any questions email us!.

Programming Changes

There are some new voices on Classical 90.5! Our overnight hosts now include Gillian Martin, Bob Christiansen (pictured left), Scott Blankenship and Ward Jacobson. Starting August 9th, you will hear from John Zech, the popular host of Composers Datebook, and Jeff Esworthy in the morning; Lynn Warfel and Mindy Ratner in the early evening. Alan Brandt can now be heard Monday - Fridays 12 noon to 4pm, and Saturdays at 7am. The complete schedule can be downloaded here, and you can read about the new hosts here.