Tune in weekdays at 10 a.m. to hear Haley share the greats in classical music. At noon, relax with Bach’s Lunch, a work by J. S. Bach. At 1 p.m., discover the composer and his music in Midday Mozart. She then rounds out the afternoon with an eclectic repertoire of inspiring classical sounds.
great new webpage!
Thank you Joey!
Greetings from New England! Peter played today (7-Feb-2023) Seigfried’s Funeral March. For me, the film connection with this music will always be the death of King Arthur in 1981’s Excalibur. (Which also introduced me to O Fortuna! Great memories.)
Thank you for listening from New England! Yes there was some good music in that film.
Where is Dave Wagner?
His vacation is almost over. He will return on Wednesday.
I LOVE Mozart Symphony #40! My daughter played this with Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony some years ago and it is still a favorite memory. It was amazing to hear young musicians play this so well! Thanks for playing it. It made my day!
That’s nice to hear, thank you Heather. We play it gladly!
March 14th at 11:30 ish, what was playing before Harp Concerto Op4 #6 in B flat (Handel)? Or was that the same music that was playing at 11:37?
Hi Christine, here are the pieces from around that time:
11:20:39a Valse de concert, S430
Liszt, Franz
Howard, Leslie, piano
11:30:43a Harp Concerto in B Flat, Op. 4, No. 6 (HWV 294)
Handel, George Frideric
Holliger, Ursula, harp
Trevor Pinnock & English Concert
11:44:54a “Free and Easy”: Concert Suite from “Blues Opera” (orchestrated by Samuel Matlowsky)
Arlen, Harold
John Mauceri & Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
What was the “Concertata” by a German Composer, played today between 3pm – 5pm?
Hello Wesley, that was Concertante Music composed by Boris Blacher and performed by the German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin.
My composers are Beethoven and Rachmaninof for the competition.
Thank you Maria!
The Symphony No. 1 โAfro-Americanโ by William Grant Still sounded really great today. I don’t recall hearing it before… Thanks!
Sure, we were happy to play it!
Hearing for the 1st time from Perrysburg Ohio sounds great
Thank you for joining us David!
Oh man, thanks for the Gorecki. Havenโt heard it in quite awhile. So lovely.
You’re welcome Cathy. We try to sprinkle in some lesser known gems too.
I have spent too much time looking for I thing on your playlist and I cannot find it. I think it was July 18 (could have been the 17th or 19th) around 2pm, a piece by Franz Schubert. He is my love and I really want to know what was played. Thanks! Gayle
Hi Gayle, a little before that on the 18th we played Schubert’s “Symphony No 8 in b, D 759 “Unfinished”: I Allegro moderato”. Was it that one?
You played something I think on that day that was supposed to be a modern piece using instruments from brandenberg concerto it was from around 1911. I thought it was sibelius but I can’t find it, any clue?
Hi Elissa, we did play a piece by Sibelius on Midday Music Monday. It was The Tempest: Suite No. 2, Op. 109, No. 3. Was that the one you were looking for?
Hi WRCJ,
Your new website looks great. However, for the past few days the display has shown “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by Handel as being played, continuously. This is also shown when we view what’s playing on our car’s radio. The actual music played, and announcers, all sound AOK.
Hi Phil, sorry about that, we are in the process of replacing the music database computer in the main studio which may have caused problems with the title display. We are working on it right now.
Liking this Tchaikovsky Suite, I don;t know if I have heard this before. It is a nice change from Marche Slav!
Who is playing this Schubert quintet?
Hi Thor, that was the Alban Berg Quartett with Heinrich Schiff on cello performing Schubert’s Quintet in C. We have it on an EMI disc, spine number 7243 5 66942 2 4.
What orchestra performed “Venus” from The Planets on Friday? I also would like to know the name of the piece which followed that.
Thanks,
Paul
Hi Paul, Venus was performed by the BBC Philharmonic under the direction of Sir Andrew Davis. The piece after that was “Three Japanese Pictures” by Billy Mayerl.
Midday music was awesome today with Bach’s Violin Concerto at noon followed by Tchaikovsky’s 5th. Can’t get much better than that… Thanks!
Thank you Bill. Fortunately we have lots of good stuff to choose from!
That Bach violin sonata was beautiful today. What was the piece called and who was the violinist? Thanks!
Hi, that was Violin Concerto No.1 In a BWV1041: II. Andante performed by Joshua Bell on violin with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
Another great Bach piece today around 12:30 featuring the piano or maybe a Clavichord. Can you tell me what it was?
Hi William, that would either have been the first movement of the Brandenburg Concerto #2 performed by the English Chamber Orchestra with Ian Watson on harpsichord under the direction of Anthony Newman or
the Partita #1, BWV 825 performed by Charles Owen on piano.
Lovely Bach for today. Midday Music with Peter Whorf
Trk 1-3 J.S.Bach
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E flat
Merci !
Thank you Lucy, it’s nice to hear you enjoyed it!
Uplifting story… I was sitting at a metro Detroit intersection with my car windows down this week listening to Bach’s Lunch. Next thing I know, the person in the next car over was calling over to me. They wanted to know what station I was listening to and that they liked classical music. I told them 90.9 FM and Bach’s Lunch and they switched their station and thanked me. Hopefully, we have a new long term listener!
Wow, thanks for spreading the word! Yes, hopefully a happy new member of the 90.9 WRCJ family.
Tchaikovsky 2 sure sounds great today! It was an excellent idea to play that one, thanks…
The Brahms Piano Concerto #1 featuring Helene Grimaud on piano sounded excellent today!!!
Thanks Bill! Well, she is very talented.
Great music!!!!
Thank you Sharon!
My Grandmother my Father’s Mother’s maiden name was Geroux French Canadian Haley!
Love โค๏ธ the show .
Thanks for tuning in!
the last hour has been beautiful.
Thank you Mark, we do our best!
Excellent show today!
Thank you Larry!
That Kevin Kaska piece was very enjoyable this afternoon! It was something completely new to me, thanks…
Excellent, we try to bring you the favorites and hopefully some new favorites!
Lovely music today on Midday with Haley Taylor. Is it possible to get a playlist from 12/10? Thank you!
Thank you Pamela! You can see that playlist on this page:
https://www.wrcjfm.org/features/this-weeks-classical-playlists/
Hello, Haley. I am a long-time listener and financial supporter who relocated to the west coast of the state (St. Joseph) in June of last year. I wanted to tell you that you have brought a lovely third dimension to the on-air talent at WRCJ. We already were addicted to the humor and humanity of Peter and Dr. Dave, but you just add so well to the mix. Thank you for doing what you do. (The music’s pretty darned great too!)
Thank you Richard, it’s nice to hear you’re enjoying the show. We’ll pass your message along to Haley.
“Caduto dalle nuvole” with Haley Taylor thoroughly enjoying the classical music sets list today only the way so softly you portrait it to my listening ears!
Happy Valentines Day 2025 in the most romantic classical musical way Romeo & Juliette as presented by Haley Taylor!
What was the guitar piece played 2-17-25 at about 11AM?
Hello Jay, around that time we played Canzone in e (arranged for 2 guitars) composed by Bernardo Pasquini performed by Ida Presti and Alexandre Lagoya on guitar.
Amazing selection of music!
Thank you Haley
Thank you Jay, glad you enjoyed it!
I’m bringing my BYOB Brahms to Dave Wagners party should I bring my BYOB Bach to Haley Taylor’s party? Stay warm Haley amongst the equipment within the studio on this beautiful February 17 crisp & windchilled snowscape day of 2025 bringing along your ever so soft classical music touch to my ears!
Hello Mark, it’s nice to hear you are enjoying Classical with Dave, Haley and Peter and Jazz with Maxine. Thanks for listening!
Yeah ! ALICE ! Love hearing this on the Radio !
Absolutely dig the Coltrane fusion Lord of the lords trilogy Haley blow my mind with Jazz & Classy Classical music ๐ถ interpretation!
Classical music ๐ถ & Jazz have influenced this HEAVY METAL guitarist & vocalist since my inception I’ll have you know Haley sprinkle in Blues as well to my personal Repertoire of musical influences also! ๐ธ ๐ค
March In like a lion, out like a lamb Haley! ๐
Camelot and knights in shining armor โจ๏ธ bring forth the musical majesty of a time i dream about !
I warmed my feet by the radiant heater and lounged in my easy chair very relaxing show today Haley and a nice send off and conclusion of the show and one of my favorite war movie musical compilations!
The Tempest very dramatic indeed!
Extremely interesting & exhilarating repertoire montage of classical music ๐ถ across the entire spectrum and as always l have my trusty lunch Bachs with me at all times just in case of an hunger emergency! ๐
That’s good, don’t want to forget your Lunch Bachs!
Relaxing selections of classical pair nicely with this 2019 limited release Rali pinot noir from the distinctive region of valle central Chile ๐จ๐ฑ
Congratulations Haley on the film scores & classic compositions of Hollywoods historical eras and I will be right along with you on The Soundtrack enjoying the ride premiering Sunday April 6, 2025.
Wow! That piano piece by the Ethiopian composer. Great!
Thank you, Haley, for your distinctive choices in music. I love hearing lesser known compositions by well-known composers, as well as wonderful music by unknowns. I often turn on the radio in the middle of something great, and want to write down the composers and work, and even the orchestra!! Please, repeat this information after each piece of music. This may seem boring to you, but it has been very important to me, as I listen to interpretations closely. Thank you for your consideration, and thank you for your show!
Bonjour Mademoiselle viva la France ๐ซ๐ท โฅ๏ธ
Good Wednesday morning to you Haley there is someone who I think you would like to meet? A most recent addition to the Detroit Zoo. Her name is Haley. She is a 22 yr. old Polar Bear ๐ปโโ๏ธ and she is getting used to her new surroundings currently. Be sure to stop by the African Watering Hole and give a shout out to Jessica aka J.Bird my Zoo keeper daughter. Spoonbills, Flamingos, Hannibal the male Ostrich and so much more too see at The Detroit Zoological Society Zoo make sure to let J. Bird know l sent you! Beginning April 1, 2025 Zoo hours open to the public will be 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Sunday and have a great time!
Oh good another Haley has joined us!
It must be very interesting for your daughter to work at the zoo. Hopefully the animals are nice to her.
Two new recent additions Miss Haley Taylor to WRCJ 90.9 and Miss Haley the 22 yr. old Polar Bear ๐ปโโ๏ธ to the Detroit Zoo how exciting ๐ indeed for Detroit, Mi. and all the surrounding counties to enjoy!๐
“J. Bird is bird of a different feather indeed ๐ชถ I always remind her so!”
“As you Haley Taylor are a bird ๐ฆ of a different note indeed!”๐ต
Herman Munster always carried his Bachs Lunch Box everyday with him on his way to the mortuary!
Oh darn darn darn I am only brown bagging it today ๐ซ unfortunately!๐ no Bachs lunch I’m afraid? But wait tune into Midday Music ๐ถ for your own personal infusion of a Bachs lunch!
Absolutely lovely and uplifting with charm, mystery & exhilarating indeed Worcester, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ๐ฌ๐ง indeed yes and I have my Heinz Since 1869 Worcestershire sauce plus a bonus my London Pub malt vinegar beside me here for additional provenance I might add Haley!
Cooking with the oldies good morning to you Dave & Haley nice to hear you both to from the studio ๐ during the spring fundraiser oh by the way homemade Italian spaghetti ๐ is on the menu today with of course a fine red wine ๐ท as well as chef ๐จโ๐ณ Mark prepares the meal!
On the wine ๐ท list today โจ๏ธ will be La Tremenda Monastrell vintage 2017 Alicante aged for six months in French oak, it has a elegant profile of fresh red cherries, sweet spice and a silky mouthfeel ๐๐ทโจ๏ธ๐จโ๐ณ
My Father’s Mother was French Canadian Geroux, Haley! ๐จ๐ฆ
I am looking forward to both of your new shows Dave & Peter and Haley of course I’ll be working for the weekend and all aboard for Pettycoat Junction we’ll actually the Soundtrack with Haley Taylor as Conductor all aboard next stop relaxation ๐ choo choo ๐๐๐๐
The aroma of the simmering homemade spaghetti ๐ sauce stirred ever so slightly occasionally is permeating my nasal passages Bon appetit’ Chef ๐จโ๐ณ Mark
Rule of thumb ๐ spaghetti ๐ sauce is stirred but not shaken martinis ๐ธare shaken but not stirred 007 Chef Mark ๐จโ๐ณ
“I’ll be BACH Dave & Haley, the BACHANATOR!”
“Many tanks Haley even the BACHANATOR can be enlightened by HARDWARE WARS!”
May the Toaster be with you Haley well then again maybe not!
And may the toaster also be with you.
Good afternoon to two of my favorite leading ladies Crista and Haley cheerio good day!
A window in the studio would be nice or if top floor perhaps a skylight make it happen ๐ค ๐ ๐ ๐
We have a nice screensaver of a beach.
So glad that you John & Haley are safely ๐ tucked inside the studio may we pray for all the souls effected by the prior severe weather & let us all get thru this episode of precarious weather safely ๐ and may recovery efforts be most successful as a side note the best part of the WRCJ 90.9 fund drives is the mystery that the programing schedule holds for listeners as myself who never cheats ahead of time I like to be pleasantly or Exhilarated in my musical surprise never purviewing the musical schedule!
Ah yes the BACHANATOR indeed I’ll be BACH!
66 years here in the Detroit towards all our listeners may the notes โจ๏ธ be with you Haley to truly portray the reminiscing’s of classical music may the force be with you Luke Skywalker and the soundtracks once more revisited within one’s youth yours no exception my dear as well!
I figured you Haley for a Beethoven groupie but I enjoy mine more throughly rolled over dear I will be “BACH!” Mark Anthony โจ๏ธ๐งฑ
Good afternoon John & Haley thoroughly enjoying the meditation of soothing arrangements indeed sitting on the sun deck taking in all my beautiful birds & woodpeckers as they come to feed within the bird sanctuary I have provided for them as I enjoy a Avo Uvezian ๐ท Syncro Nicaraguan Fogata splendidly divine indeed ๐ throughout the entire spectrum of WRCJ 90.9 and fine long leaf ๐ cigars blending together! ๐ถ
I took the opportunity to listen in on the live DSO broadcast as all of my birds were ๐ฆ chirping along to the concert within their bird sanctuary and the surrounding woods as I chirped along with a selection from the La Gloria Cubana line and I am glad to be aboard the WRCJ 90.9 pledge ship ๐ข ๐ thank you for providing such pleasurable relaxation ๐ join me fellow listeners if you will!
You’re welcome Mark, it’s always a pleasure to hear the DSO. Glad your birds enjoyed it.
HALEYS COMET AND MONTE CHRISTA/CRISTO MY TWO FAVORITE LEADING LADIES INDEED FROM THE SYMPHONIC END OF THE WRCJ FULL SPECTRUM OF INTERLUDES INDEED !
You are soaring too new heights not on a wing and a prayer ๐ but with a true inspiration for one to hear Haley !
Let your mind and ears be the cinematic avenue to your dreams just take a moment and close โจ๏ธ ๐ถ ๐ eyes !
Well will you know it radio ๐ป broadcasts of all sports is right up my alley would not have it any other way ๐ nice sendoff Haley and it’s the only way I roll !
HALEY YOU ARE GETTING ME PRIMED UP FOR LINDA’S SWINGSET I’LL HAVE YOU KNOW BRING IT ON GIRLS !
Bonjour Mademoiselle Haley and top of the morning to you today Wednesday from beautiful Paris ๐ผ as the classical music ๐ถ flows ever so softly as your voice ! โจ๏ธ
Really enjoying the sacred music today–and thank you for considering the holiday! Also wanted to say great job Haley Taylor! As a life long classical listener I enjoy your repertoire and your voice very easy to listen to.
Hi David, thank you, it’s nice to hear you’re enjoying our selections and Haley’s time on the air.
“Bonjour TICKET TUESDAY TAYLOR!”
WRCJ 90.9 offers a most colorful palette ๐จ ๐ of multiple sounds across the entire canvas ๐ผ โจ๏ธ
Down here at The Old Truck & Auto Ranch we all listen ๐ถ to The Old Radio ๐ป Ranch Ye Haw Giddy Up ๐ Ya Hear 90.9 WRCJ Real ๐ด Power!
Being a Taurus โ๏ธ ๐ฆฌ myself we are known for being very Romantic! ๐
Good evening Princess Haley from your protector and gallant starfighter servant great show!
It’s T.T.T. day do you know what that is Haley? It stands for Taylor Ticket Tuesday ๐ ๐ โบ๏ธ
Haha, maybe that will be it’s official name now.
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A delightful bouquet of guava, honeydew & lime aromas. Apricot, pear & green apple flavors mingle on the palate, followed by a mouth watering, lemon-like finish. Pairs well with Cheeseboard, Crepes, Grilled Salmon & of course Midday Music ๐ถ with Haley Taylor on WRCJ 90.9 indeed! ๐
hello, I work at a bookstore in Ferndale and I play the station at work. you’re show is the best.
Thank you Denny! Hopefully it creates a nice atmosphere.
A very fascinating journey of classical music providence, composers, different compositions and varying countries of origins with influence of the sort most enjoyable and relatively relaxing ๐ indeed thank you Haley for your Monday Midday Music Magic ๐ ๐ผ๐ถ to help set us off in the right direction! ๐
Nothing goes better with a good cigar than some fine Midday Music with none other than Haley Taylor !
What song played today (May 04) just before Bach’s Lunch? It sounded like a Beatles tune, but I could not come up with the name.
Hi William, yes that was “Here, There and Everywhere” performed by the group Les Boreades. Thanks for listening.
Your talents and descriptive narrative shines โจ๏ธ thru Haley this presentation of Soundtrack is simply spectacular indeed the subject matter could not be any better. The Paul Mc Cartney rendition was superb being a Beatles fan myself and a heavy metal & rock guitarist ๐ธ
Throughly enjoy the variety on The Bachs Lunch today ๐ Haley !
Zesty introduction of overtures the violin ๐ป is especially soothing and lively ๐ โจ๏ธ incredibly powerful and “Taylor” made for my ears to enjoy as we explore today’s Thursday’s Midday Music ๐ถ together indeed! ๐
Good afternoon Miss Midday Music ๐ถ host I’m just joining your show today on this Fri. May 23, 2025 I had to perform flagpoles duty in Honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice !๐บ๐ธ
10 – flagpoles 12 – flags in all ๐บ๐ธ
I absolutely love the selections you are exposing to my eager ears with your history summary absolutely beautiful thank you Haley !
That Dennis Brain Mozart Horn concerto with the Philharmonia and Von Karajan eh? I barely know the difference between a concerto and a sonata. But I think anyone can listen to that after hearing ten other performances of the piece and know Dennis Brain was utterly the best of the best. I was out of the room and came back two minutes in and knew immediately who the soloist was.
I have an LP recording which includes reminiscences of some people who worked with him who more than a decade after he died in a car accident. They spoke emotionally, reverently about his artistry.
Nice – thanks.
Hi Paul, yes Dennis was exceptional. Apparently he came from a family of musicians. It’s pretty cool you have that special LP. Thanks for listening!
Oliver Wendel Douglas phoning in from atop the telephone pole I’m indoors cooling down taking a break listening ๐ถ ๐ Haley Taylor & Midday Music ๐ต well I’m off back out to my Green ๐ Acres Mr. Haney just pulled up have a nice weekend Miss Taylor!
I listened ๐ถ to the rebroadcast of last Sunday’s show Haley, The Soundtrack & how ironic that we lost Loretta Swit at 87 yrs. young well Hot ๐ฅ ๐ฅต Lips ๐ had a good run indeed as I was a regular viewer of Mash from the opening act ๐ฌ until the farewell show!
I remember som of these soundtracks especially the Italian ones I actually viewed Barbarella the film that is. You definitely hit the 70’s vibe throughout this version of The Soundtrack Haley !
The opening act absolutely tugs at my heart โค๏ธ
Ah the luck of the Irish over yore hills of Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช very nice Haley !
My lovely daughter is half Irish of her Mothers blood DOUGHERTY CLAN of Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช ๐๐คโค๏ธ
Excellent full Concerto by Russian Composer under Stalin’s iron fist of rule as a military history buff & military modeler I certainly appreciated your introspective look into this turmoiled but exquisite presentation of one composers human feelings for one’s Motherland of Russia ๐ท๐บ at that point in time the U.S.S.R. during such hideous & tumultuous times as World War II wrought of death & destruction.
Along with my military modeler workshop I also house a vast collection of military literature, history and ๐ธ photographic printed military historical history which I also research to provide a true representation of the individual model I am building I have done model builds for customers & veterans alike as well. My library covers from William Wallace through the American civil war, to current day conflicts. Fiftysix years of this library in my Sixtysix years !
Oh a workshop, models and a nice library, sounds like an interesting place!
Love Haleys choice of music for us listeners! Thank You. ๐
BRAVO D.S.O. ABSOLUTELY ๐ฏ % SPLENDID INDEED !
Thank-you Dave, Haley & Peter for your entire coverage of today’s live D.S.O. performance from Orchestra Hall & the interview Peter during intermission!
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Very Kool show ๐ Haley!
A most mosaic display of Bach today Miss Taylor indeed as I relish in the symphonic notes & relish in this most delicious weather just before the Tropical heat ๐ฅต arrives!
I enjoy the term of smash together like two atoms โ๏ธ if you will but Smash Mouth the band will beg to differ !
I don’t miss a trick don’t change a thing about my potatoes being “mashed in there” as I do the Monster Mash, Haley I thoroughly enjoy your youth, splendor & candid but soft approach & analysis of your presentations of the most prolific music ๐ถ indeed of compositions of the most greatest & obscure composers!
Thanks for playing the Daphnis and Chloe! Wow! “Lush” doesn’t begin to describe the sound!
As a โค Heavy Metal musician I have always appreciated female vocalists in bands & yes I do love Girl Bands the Bangles are just one of many examples the Great White shark now approaches yes I was changed forever in the JAWS introduction cinematic film & scores!
Keeping myself connected to the story which Miss Taylor’s emphasis on such stories of composers lives & going through the throws & life’s struggles produced on them in composing their compositions & Symphonies only serves me to hold a much broader and most sincere appreciation of the centuries of classical music before us ๐ถ that we are absolutely blessed to be able to hear with our very own ears thanks goes out to Haley for her most interpretive representations in curating, expressing and relaying the most interesting biographies as well!
Haley, when your hot ๐ฅ๐your hot ๐ฅ ๐ฅต, when your not ๐ฌโ๏ธyour not, you are just chill/ed! ๐ฅถ
Superb Guitar Lick, by one Mr. John Williams. Shine On You Crazy Diamond ๐ โจ๏ธ Haley, I’ll have “U” know, I only reserve that for my one and only ๐ถ โจ๏ธ โฅ๏ธ Daughter Jessica Lynn โฃ๏ธ
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