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An elderly woman sits next to an older man in a black and white photo where they both appear to be drinking tea or perhaps, coffee.

Classical Stories From WSMR

On This Day, October 30, 2025

Susan Giles Wantuck

Today is the birth anniversary of a woman who had a major impact on American music and live performance.

Classical Stories From WSMR

German police bust an art forgery ring trying to sell fake Picasso, Rembrandt works

Joe Hernandez

The alleged leader of the scheme, a 77-year-old German man from Bavaria, also tried to sell counterfeit works supposedly by Frida Kahlo, Amadeo Modigliani and Peter Paul Rubens, authorities say.

A colorful image of radio people with microphones and headphones and brightly colored leaves surround the words "Classical WSMR Celebrates Public Radio Music Day 2025."

Classical Stories From WSMR

Classical WSMR is celebrating Public Radio Music Day

Susan Giles Wantuck

Music brings people together. That's what we're celebrating today on Classical WSMR.