Here are MTPR program highlights for February 12 – February 18, 2015
THURSDAY February 12, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata #1 in D minor, Op. 28; Shostakovich: Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 67 #2; Heinichen: Concerto à 8 in C major; Perfolesi: Sinfonia for Cello; Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Zed
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:06 p.m. Jazz Sessions – A variety of jazz tunes and styles with Terry Conrad
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde – a show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News
7:00 p.m. The Write Question – Kim Zupan author of “The Ploughmen:
7:30 p.m. Musician’s Spotlight - John Floridis hosts John Oates, an encore broadcast. As one half of the most popular and successful duo in popular music history, John Oates has traveled an amazing musical journey both with his musical partner Daryl Hall and as a solo artist. A member of both the Rock and Roll and Songwriting Halls of Fame, John keeps his ears and mind open to every musical and life experience.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Live From The Divide – Jeff Crosby & The Refugees
9:00 p.m. All Over The Map – Ethnic and traditional music of many cultures by Beth Anne Austein and Ben Weiss
10:00 p.m. Night Flight - Eclectic selections of late-night tunes, hosted by Joan Richarde
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
FRIDAY February 13, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Bach: 2 Violin Sonatas: #2 in A major, BWV 105 and #3 in E major, BWV 1016; Reger: Suite in the Olden Style, Op. 93; Beethoven: Menuett in Eb major, WoO82 and 6 Bagatelles, Op. 126, both for piano; Mozart: Divertimento in F, kv 247
11:00 a.m. Freeforms
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – News and World Briefing
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:06 p.m. Performance Today
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde – A show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
6:35 p.m. Capitol Talk with Sally Mauk, Chuck Johnson, and Mike Dennison
7:00 p.m. Radiolab – Dead Reckoning – In this hour we try to reckon with the grim reaper.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Pazz & Jop – A modern mix of pop music with hosts Fred Rice and Rigel Bankshot
10:00 pm Muse’s Jukebox – Eclectic mix of rock n’ roll, folk, jazz and pop
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
SATURDAY February 14, 2015
5:00 a.m. Only a Game – A weekly sports magazine hosted by NPR commentator, Bill Littlefield
6:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Saturday – from NPR
7:00 a.m. The Children’s Corner with Annie Garde
9:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Saturday – from NPR
11:00 a.m. Metropolitan Opera – Tchaikovsky – Iolanta/Bluebeard’s Castle
2:30 p.m. Classical Music – from the MTPR music library
4:00 p.m. A Writers Almanac with Garrison Keillor
4:05 p.m. On the Media – NPR’s weekly analysis of the latest media issues
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered from NPR
6:00 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Jonkunnu Express – African and Caribbean music with Joan Richarde
9:00 p.m. City Lights – Modern pop and dance music for the eclectic with Joan Richarde
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
SUNDAY February 15, 2015
6:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR – Including the Sunday Puzzle
7:00 a.m. Spoleto Chamber Music Series – Jean-Marie LeClair: Sonata for Two Violins in A major Op. 3, No. 2; Francois Couperin: Concerts Royaux in D major, No. 2; Franz Joseph Haydn: Wuartet in F minor, Op. 29, No. 5; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianis Brasileiras No. 6 for Flute and Bassoon
8:00 a.m. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center – Rachmaninov: 4 Songs from Opus 38; No. 3 Margarita, No. 4 Krisolov, No. 5 Son, No. 6 A-u; Tchaikovsky: Quartet No. 2
9:00 a.m. Weekend Edition Sunday from NPR
11:00 a.m. Montana Public Radio News Encore – An encore broadcast from the week’s news
11:10 a.m. Home Ground Radio with Brian Kahn
11:40 a.m. Front Row Center – The Montana Public Radio arts interview
11:50 a.m. Weather and Performing Arts Calendar
11:52 a.m. The Food Guys – “Organic Milk and Fatty Acids”
12:00 p.m. Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me – The “oddly informative” NPR news quiz show – with Peter Sagal
12:55 p.m. Field Notes – “Leeches”
1:00 p.m. Jazz Night in America
2:00 p.m. Jazz Archives and Dimensions in Jazz with Joe Korona
4:00 p.m. A Writers Almanac
4:05 p.m. On Being with Krista Tippett - spacious conversations about the big questions at the center of human life
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered - In-depth NPR news from around the world
6:00 p.m. An Intelligence Squared debate – “is Amazon a friend to readers”
7:00 p.m. Alternative Radio – Keeaanga-Yamahtta Taylor – From Black Power to the New Jim Crow
8:00 p.m. Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Shostakovich’s Leningrad Symphony
10:00 p.m. Oasis – Electronic and acoustic new age music with Joan Richarde.
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
Monday February 16, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Morrison: Five Violin Solos; Sowash: Voyage of the Spirit (Trio #1); Glass: Interlude #1 from “The Civil Wars”, Mechanical Ballet from “The Voyage,” and Interlude #2 from “The Civil Wars”; Barber: Piano Sonata, Op. 26 and Interlude; Copland: Lincoln Portrait (without narration) and Letter From Home
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with William Marcus
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – Newscast and The Newsroom
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:01 p.m. NPR newscast
2:06 p.m. Performance Today with Fred Child - Classical musical performances with interviews
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde and friends – a show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
7:00 p.m. Moth Radio Hour - True stories, told live, without notes before a live audience.
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Music Special – Presidential Essentials 2015 - The unique music, comedy, sounds, and voices surrounding each U.S. presidency from FDR to Obama
9:00 p.m. Thistle and Shamrock with Fiona Ritchie
10:00 p.m. Indigenous Expression – hosted by David Sam
11:00 p.m. Into the Groove –R&B, soul, and funk with host Joan Richarde
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
Tuesday February 17, 2015
5:00-9:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Franz Schubert: String Quartet in A minor, D. 804 - :Rosamunde”; Domenico Gabrielli: Ricercar 6 (1689); L.V. Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus (ballet)
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Michael Marsolek
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – Newscast and The Newsroom
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:31 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:34 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:01 p.m. NPR newscast
2:06 p.m. The Folk Show – with John Myers
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat with Annie Garde – a show for children of all ages
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
7:00 p.m. This American Life – with Ira Glass
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:00 p.m. Get To That – a folk, roots, Americana and bluegrass music show, hosted by MTPR’s John Myers
10:03 p.m. Night Train with John Myers – a thematic show blending words and music
12:00 a.m. BBC World Service – overnight
WEDNESDAY February 18, 2015
5:00-7:00 a.m. Morning Edition from NPR, Montana Morning News, and Marketplace Morning Report
9:00 a.m. A Writers Almanac - Historical literary calendar, commentary and poetry with host Garrison Keillor
9:05 a.m. Morning Classics – Vanhal: String Quartet in G major; Schubert: Nacht und Traume; Brahms: Minnelied; Mozart: Violin Concerto #3 in G major, k. 216; Chopin: Etudes for piano, Op. 10; Fuchs: Serenade #4, Op. 51
11:00 a.m. Freeforms with Gus Chambers
12:30 p.m. BBC World Service – Newscast and The Newsroom
12:57 p.m. Chrysti the Wordsmith
1:00 p.m. Here and Now – NPR’s midday news program, co-hosted by award winning journalists, Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson
1:32 p.m. National Native News - A five-minute newscast focusing on issues that impact Native Americans
1:37 p.m. Here and Now - continues
2:06 p.m. Performance Today with Fred Child - Classical music performances with interviews
3:00 p.m. Reflections West – Ellen Baumler and Will James - The thoughts of writers and scholars on the American West. These thinkers pair their own thoughts with a passage from literature and history.
3:05 p.m. Performance Today - continues
4:00 p.m. The Pea Green Boat
5:00 p.m. All Things Considered and Montana News – In-depth NPR news from around the world and Montana News and features from news director Eric Whitney and capitol bureau reporter Steve Jess. Montana news updates start at 5:04pm.
7:00 p.m. TED Radio Hour – a journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create
7:59 p.m. Stardate – a production of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory
8:01 p.m. What I Like About Jazz – features small group jazz from 1950 to now with MTPR host John Arvish
10:00 p.m. Blues on the Move - Blues from early roots to current hits with John Arvish, Joan Richarde, or Phil Hamilton
12:00 p.m. BBC World Service – overnight