Earlier this year, Georgia Public Radio partnered with the Savannah OnStage International Arts Festival to present two world-renowned performing groups during the 13th Annual Festival. Tune in Monday through Friday, August 26 to 30 at 7:00 pm to hear the two GPR-sponsored concerts and more music from Savannah OnStage!
Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 pm
GPR presents programs celebrating two of the twentieth century's most enduring musicians: Paul McCartney and Richard Rodgers. McCartney At 60 is the first part of a program which highlights former Beatle Paul McCartney's highs and lows over the years, his diversity as an artist, and his family life.
Saturday, August 3 at 1:30 pm
Boito: Mefistofele
Sunday, August 4 at 6:00 pm
First in a series of political debates at the Atlanta Press Club, simulcast with Georgia Public Television. From 6 to 7 pm, the 7th Congressional District race, with Republican Representatives Bob Barr and John Linder. From 7 to 7:30, the Democratic candidates for State School Superintendent. From 7:30 to 8, the Republican candidates for State School Superintendent.
Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 pm
The second part of McCartney At 60, on the life and music of Paul McCartney.
Friday, August 9 at 7:00 pm
Political debates at the Atlanta Press Club. From 7 to 7:30, the GOP candidates for Lieutenant Governor. From 7:30 to 8, the 4th Congressional District race.
Saturday, August 10, at 1:30 pm
Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress
Saturday, August 10, at 8:00 pm
Harry O'Donoghue hosts this locally produced Celtic music program. Playlists are available at the Green Island archive page.
Saturday, August 10, at 9:00 pm
Dick Wallace hosts this locally produced folk show. Playlists are available at the Music Americana archive page.
Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00 pm
A debate broadcast live from Athens, featuring the Democratic candidates for the 12th Congressional District, along with recorded statements by the Republican candidates.
(Pre-empts San Francisco Symphony)
Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 pm
Easy to Remember: An NPR Centennial Tribute to Richard Rodgers explores the life and music of Richard Rodgers, the most popular composer of American musical theater of the twentieth century.
Friday, August 16, at 8:00 pm
Political debates at the Atlanta Press Club. From 8 to 9 pm, the GOP Senate Primary. From 9 to 10, the GOP Governor Primary.
Saturday, August 17, at 1:30 pm
Puccini: Manon Lescaut
Wednesday, August 21, at 1:00 pm
Dr. Edward Cashin of Augusta State University speaks on the history of Bethesda Home for Boys, founded outside Savannah in 1740 by revivalist preacher George Whitefield. This program was first broadcast in October 2001. For more information, go to the Georgia Public Radio website and click on Beloved Bethesda.
Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 pm
What a Beautiful Morning is a tribute to the revolutionary Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!, originally created to mark the 50th anniversary of the show's Broadway premiere. Hosted by Shirley Jones.
Saturday, August 24, at 1:30 pm
Monteverdi: The Return of Ulysses
Sunday, August 25, at 8:00 pm
Host St. John Flynn welcomes Karin Slaughter who will talk and take calls about her debut novel Blindsighted, a psychological thriller set in fictitious Grant County, Georgia. The toll-free number to call is 866-RADIO-GA.
Monday, August 26 at 7:00 pm
The festival's opening concert by the unique Quartetto Gelato, recorded on March 1, 2002, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Savannah. Hosted by NPR's Lisa Simeone.
(Pre-empts Classical Guitar Alive)
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 pm
A program of original compositions written by performers who played at this year's festival, including the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Clancy Newman, the Imani Winds, and Quartetto Gelato.
(Pre-empts Harmonia)
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 pm
A concert by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, recorded on March 6, 2002, at First African Baptist Church in Savannah, featuring music from West Africa, Aaron Copland, and Bizet's Carmen, as well as Pachelbel's "Loose Cannon."
(Pre-empts Women in Music)
Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 pm
Performances by winners of international music competitions, including cellist Clancy Newman, the Imani Winds, and Italy's Trio Johannes.
Friday, August 30 at 7:00 pm
Jazz performances by Pedro Martinez, winner of the 2001 Thelonius Monk competition, and by the Matt King Trio.
(Pre-empts Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz)
Saturday, August 31, at 8:00 pm
Harry O'Donoghue hosts this locally produced Celtic music program. Playlists are available at the Green Island archive page.
Saturday, August 31, at 9:00 pm
Dick Wallace hosts this locally produced folk show. Playlists are available at the Music Americana archive page.
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