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The Soundtrack with Haley Taylor

This week on “The Soundtrack” Haley Taylor invites you to spend New Year’s Eve the best way she knows how: watching movies that reflect, reset, and reimagine the year ahead. From the bittersweet romance of “The Apartment” to the emotional arc of “When Harry Met Sally,” the toxic elegance of “Phantom Thread,” and the quiet […]

Our next DSO broadcast

Coming up on January 16, Conductor Delyana Lazarova leads the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2″ with soloist Jonathan Biss. Also on the program are Mendelssohn’s “Italian Symphony” and Weber’s “Overture to Oberon”. Hosted by Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf. Read more HERE.

Detroit Opera interview

Cecelia Sharpe speaks with Kaneza Schaal, Director of Detroit Opera’s double-bill production “Highways and Valleys” featuring the music of William Grant Still and Kurt Weill. Listen to their talk HERE

It’s our 20 year anniversary!

90.9 FM WRCJ began weekday broadcasts of classical music programming from studios in the Detroit School of Arts on Monday, November 14, 2005.  With the debut of morning host Dave Wagner at 6 a.m., locally-originated classical music returned to Detroit airwaves for the first time since 1997. Dr. Dave was previously a popular personality at […]

Sphinx Competition and Conference

Coming up in January we’ll have coverage for you of the Sphinx Honors Concert, a national competition offering young Black and Latino classical string players a chance to compete, receive mentorship and win scholarships. Also going on at that time is SphinxConnect, the largest and longest-standing global convening dedicated to excellence and inclusion in classical […]

Two With The Works/Soundtrack Combo

Check out these thank you items! First, a classical CD of all-time great duos assembled by “Two With The Works” hosts Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf. We also have film music host Haley Taylor’s “The Soundtrack” collection of classical movie scores on disc. You can get both for a donation of $96 or just $8 […]

90.9 Gig Bag

Pick up a sturdy canvas gig bag embroidered with the 90.9 WRCJ logo. It can be yours for a donation of just $40 to 90.9 WRCJ. Perfect for the musician off to their latest gig, it can carry your music, your headphones and your laptop. Or, if your next gig is going to the grocery […]

Dance Theatre of Harlem interview

Cecelia Sharpe speaks with Executive Director Anna Glass about the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s performance at the Detroit Opera House, November 15 & 16, 2025. Listen to the interview HERE

Musical Milestones with Christa Grix – Cass Tech

The harp and vocal ensemble at Detroit’s Cass Tech High School is the oldest continuously operating public school music program in the United States. They celebrate 100 years in 2025! The renowned program has been guided by Velma Froude, Patricia Terry-Ross and current Director Lydia Cleaver who have cultivated exceptional harpists. Hear more of the […]

“The Soundtrack” album

New! Film music show host Haley Taylor brings you “The Soundtrack” every weekend and here is her collection of classical music from the movies on disc. The album can be yours for a donation of $60 or just $5 monthly. You can also choose to bundle it with Dave & Peter’s “Two With The Works” […]