Sunday Classical

Sundays, 5 to 6 pm

WRTI presents Concerts from the Library of Congress on selected Sundays through August. Airing in 180 cities around the country, the Concerts from the Library of Congress radio series continues a distinguished broadcast tradition of more than eight decades. Launched in 1925, it's the oldest classical music broadcast series in America, and showcases superb performances by legendary stars of the classical music world. With Bill McGlaughlin as an expert guide, the broadcasts open the vaults of the Library's unparalleled music collections. APPLAUSE: The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia radio broadcast series continues on the third Sunday of each month. Host Dave Conant brings you the best from the Chamber Orchestra's recent performances and archive recording collection.

Sunday, August 29 Concerts from the Library of Congress 5 to 6 pm    Works by Mendelssohn, Rossini, and Piazzolla Wrapping up the broadcast season, we have the excellent Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, offering a Rossini composition with a special connection to the Library. This charming lighthearted string sonata appeared in published form only in 1951, when the original manuscript was rediscovered here. Today, this piece - written by Rossini at age 12, and originally conceived for a quartet of two violins, cello and double bass - is most often performed by string orchestras. Plus, a final salute to the Mendelssohn Bicentenary with his early String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13, and a string quartet by Astor Piazzolla: Tango for Four. More Information