To all of our contributing members! Classical 89 presents a special evening specifically and only for you! Join us as violinist Monte Belknap and pianist Jeffrey Shumway present an evening of violin encores followed by a special reception with the performers and Classical 89 hosts. Seating is limited, so call 1-800-298-5298 to request two free tickets. Thanks you for your financial support of Classical 89. We look forward to seeing you there!

Bayreuth Festival 2008

November brings the tradition of the Bayreuth Festival to Classical 89. Besides the broadcast performances of the new productions of Parsifal, and Tristan und Isolde, Walter Rudolph presents “The Saga of Bayreuth 2008” with interviews, music and commentary gathered during the 2008 Festival. Join us to experience the city and festival made famous by the 19th century’s most studied composer, Richard Wagner.

Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique
November 22 at 7:30pm

Hector Berlioz’s only symphony has been celebrated for its genius of melody and orchestration. The work also depicts a vivid story of unrequited love. Join Classical 89 as Kory Katseanes conducts the BYU Philharmonic in this lasting monument of extreme romanticism.

Metropolitan Opera: Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust

November 29 at 10:30am

The Met broadcasts return with a network premiere of a work described by Berlioz as a “dramatic legend.” It was the composer’s second attempt at setting the Faust legend to music, and the result is not exactly an opera, nor is it a symphony, but it is a work that cries out for staging. Join us as Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani, and John Relyea aptly portray the legend’s three dynamic characters.

Thanksgiving Specials