University of San Francisco

KUSF 90.3 FM

The Classical Salon

Saturday, 8 - 11 pm

Classical music lives on the airwaves at KUSF. Music from the 18th to the 21st century is featured on The Classical Salon, Saturdays, 8-11 pm. Although the term 'classical music' is an imprecise classification of art music from the period, it is used here to include the range of music extending from the traditional approaches of writing for the concert hall, to art music meant for specialized audiences, and to experimental, independent-thinking composers whose output does not fill the typical record catalogs.

The occasional interview and live performance on The Classical Salon add a personal touch to the radio experience.

David Reffkin, producer and host of The Classical Salon has been presenting classical programing on Saturday nights at KUSF since 1982. His Monday night show, The Ragtime Machine, is the only program of its type in the country, airing since 1981. David's expertise and experience as a full-time musician bring a uniquely knowledgeable and insightful approach to classical music on the radio. Co-hosts add a variety of points of view and music.

Sample of interview guests:

Tom ConstantenJoseph DaltonSharon Isbin
Frank FrenchMichal NymanMargaret Leng Tan
Judy CarmichaelHale SmithVictoria Jordanova
Michael MorganDonald SwearingenBrenda Hutchinson
Paul DresherPamela ZBob Bralove
Peter ApfelbaumJody RockmakerEvelyn Glennie
Ran BlakeJohn DuykersGlenn Jenks
Artis WodehouseStuart CaninBart Hopkin
Paavo JarviRobert FreemanCharles Boone
Suzanne CianiPeter MintunJudith Lang Zaimont
Krista Bennion FeeneyDietrich HenschelLara Downes
Frederick MoyerStephen PrutsmanColin Murdoch
Charles BarberKurt RohdeJordi Savall

David Reffkin, Producer, The Classical Salon, KUSF 2130 Fulton SF CA 94117




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