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Classical Music Tributes

Classical WETA 90.9 FM invites you to pay tribute to those who've influenced your love of classical music.

Maybe it was your second grade music teacher. Or maybe your parents filled the house with the sounds of Bach. Or perhaps you'd like to honor the way classical music is important in the life of someone you care about.

For whoever inspires you, you can add a name and short dedication to this tribute page. Although not required, you'll also have the option to make a tribute gift to help keep the music alive on Classical WETA 90.9 FM.

Classical Music Tributes

 

 

 

 

 

Honoring friends, family, and teachers who've inspired us with their love of classical music!

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Grace Baker

My first job out of college was in the Fall of 1985 in Little Rock, Arkansas. A lady who worked at the firm, Grace Baker, always listened to "Adventures In Good Music" with Dr. Karl Hauss. From that time until now, I have been a devotee to Classical Music. And I am very grateful to Grace and Dr. Hauss's program in introducing me to the wonderful world of classical music!

Wilhelmina Van Leenen Lems Balassis

To My Mother for always having the classical station on mornings before school when we lived in NYC. Also for letting me play her classical records! Thanks, Mom

Dorothy Baumle

Arlington County music director and orchestra conductor who inspired anyone who ever worked with her. She produced many professional musicians and life time committed amateurs, including the 1955 WL Concertmistress who played with the Philadelphia Orchestra for her entire professional career after attending The Curtis Institute.

Dr. Huib Broos

My eternal thanks go to this man, who introduced me to classical music and the works of Antonin Dvorak (especially the opus 104 Cello Concerto in in b-flat. This introduction formed the bases for my interest in music, and in classical music in particular.

Over the years, Antonin Dvorak remained my favorite composer, and the more works I discovered, the more I liked him. I am glad that stations like WETA play a substantial amount of Dvorak's music therefore.

James Brown

Orchestra teacher, North Babylon Senior High School, NY. Mr. Brown exposed us to a wide range of classical literature; I love hearing something on the radio and remembering that we performed it. Besides inspiring us to practice, he was also a wicked jazz bass player!

Dieuveuille Bruno

I owe my love of classical music to my father, an entirely self-educated immigrant from Haiti. He drove a cab in DC--in addition to holding a Government job--to put his kids through school. It was hurtful when some passengers expressed surprise at hearing classical music (the old WGMS) on the radio of this Black cabbie. But Daddy loved this music and he loved this city and he enjoyed sharing them with anyone who had an open mind and heart.