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This week on “The Soundtrack” Haley Taylor embraces the chill with five films that show winter in all its cinematic glory—from epic romance to crime noir, musical spectacle to time-loop philosophy. This episode invites you to see winter not as something to escape—but something to savor. Haley Taylor hosts “The Soundtrack,” every Saturday and […]
Friday, February 14 at 10:40 a.m., hear our broadcast of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra live. Alisa Weilerstein, performs a concerto written for her by Joan Tower and co-commissioned by the DSO. Also on the program, “Three Latin American Dances” by composer Gabriela Lena Frank and Beethoven’s “Fourth Symphony” concludes the concert.. Hosted by Dave Wagner […]
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 […]
Listen Saturday, February 21st at noon on 90.9 WRCJ as we broadcast the 29th annual Sphinx Competition finals – an inspiring showcase of Black and Latino string musicians. Listen in as these extraordinary talents perform with the renowned Sphinx Symphony Orchestra and compete for over $100,000 in prizes. Tune in and be inspired. Brought to […]
Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf team up for their weekend show Two with the works where they share new releases, play classic performances and listener requests. Every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.! To leave a comment or request you can call them at (313) 474-1474.
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]