Grete Dollitz Announces Her Retirement

by Bobbie Barajas
Wed, September 12, 2012
Grete Dollitz

After a quarter-century of service to WCVE Public Radio and years before that behind the microphone for WCVE’s predecessor, WRFK, Grete Dollitz, has announced her retirement. 

Mrs. Dollitz is best known for her long running program The Hour with the Guitar but also earned a reputation as a guitar teacher and noted guitarist, an advocate for showcasing local classical musicians, as an on-air radio host and all around music authority.

How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? With the American Youth Harp Ensemble!

by Bobbie Barajas
Wed, January 25, 2012

The story goes that the great pianist Arthur Rubinstein was in New York City and was approached by a man on the street who asked "Pardon me sir, how do I get to Carnegie Hall?" to which Rubinstein replied "Practice, practice, practice." The American Youth Harp Ensemble knows this to be true as on March 4, 2012 they will play their third concert at one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world.

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Traditions

by Bobbie Barajas
Sat, December 31, 2011
Junior Mance Quintet on NPR's Toast of the Nation

For most, New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection while New Year’s Day gives us all a chance at a fresh start. During these days WCVE Public Radio will offer programs that look back and ahead in a way only public radio can do.

Holiday Specials To Make Your Holidays Special

by Bobbie Barajas
Mon, December 19, 2011
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, King's College, Cambridge

We invite you to spend Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Kwanzaa with WCVE Public Radio.

Chanticleer, Handel’s Messiah and a Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols

by Bobbie Barajas
Fri, December 16, 2011
Handel's handwritten Messiah score

Choral fans, December 23rd and 24th are tailor made for you. On December 23rd...

A Chanticleer Christmas, 2:00 p.m. - A Chanticleer Christmas is a celebration of the season as told through the glorious voices of Chanticleer, the 12-voice San Francisco-based men's choir. The program spans the globe and the centuries, from England in the 1300s to new arrangements of classical and contemporary carols.

The Winter Solstice Arrives!

by Bobbie Barajas
Thu, December 15, 2011
winter

Christmas and the Winter Solstice; two terrific reasons to celebrate with special music programs Thursday, December 22nd on WCVE Public Radio.

Bill McLaughlin and Richmond’s All Saints Choir of Men and Boys on December 21st

by Bobbie Barajas
Wed, December 14, 2011

I don’t know about you but I get very nostalgic around the holidays. One of my favorite things to do is to turn off the TV and turn on the Christmas tree lights and radio and experience the holiday as they once did in simpler times. On Wednesday, December 21st WCVE Public Radio offers two programs that will fit the bill perfectly for this kind of yesteryear activity. 

Mike Goldberg Joins WCVE Public Radio

by Bobbie Barajas
Wed, December 14, 2011
Mike Goldberg

WCVE Public Radio is pleased to announce a new voice that actually you might already know. Beginning the week of December 18th you’ll be hearing Mike Goldberg as my primary substitute host while I’m away for the holidays.

Happy Hanukkah from WCVE Public Radio

by Bobbie Barajas
Tue, December 13, 2011
The Western Wind

Hanukkah begins at sundown December 20th and we’ve got some special programs to mark the occasion beginning at 2:00 p.m. on 12/20 with Chanukah In Story and Song.

Echoes of Christmas and the St. Olaf Christmas Festival to air on WCVE Public Radio

by Bobbie Barajas
Mon, December 12, 2011
Echoes of Christmas' Dale Warland

The WCVE Public Radio holiday music season goes into full swing Monday, December 19th with two programs sure to get you in the Christmas mood. 

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