Overture with Mark Pinto
SATURDAY, 12 NOON TO 1 PM
Join Mark Pinto for a musical prelude to the afternoon's opera broadcast with an hour of instrumental and vocal music from the world of opera.
You'll hear overtures, ballet music, and suites, along with transcriptions and paraphrases. Arias, duets, choruses and ensembles, in classic and contemporary recordings, will also be featured. It's a delightful mix that will set the stage for your afternoon opera.
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