Special Programming

Classical KCME brings you special programming throughout the year. Please check back often for updates.

We are sorry to share the passing of Bill McGlaughlin, beloved host of Exploring Music. Read more information here. 

Upcoming Peak Performances with Michael Campion at 8:00 p.m.

Recordings of Pikes Peak area musicians and ensembles

October 7                   EPIC L.A. Phil Trio

October 21                 Colorado Springs Philharmonic Scheherazade

Performance Spotlight

Broadcast weekdays at 10:00 a.m. with a repeat at 4:00 p.m.
Performance spotlight is a 3 minute interview with local organizations chatting about anything and everything in the performing arts world. Listen to the interviews here.

WFMT Opera Series

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Full-length concerts live from WFMT’s Levin Studio

September

5 – Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor

12 – Bizet: Carmen

19 – Verdi: Falstaff

26 – James Conlon Farewell Concert

Youth Spotlight

Featuring Youth Artists of the Pikes Peak Region.

Now broadcasting weekly, airing at 7:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. each Thursday.

Classical KCME is proud to spotlight local youth artists of the community each month. Thanks to these young artists, for coming into the station for these special broadcasts! Listen to the interviews here.

The Score with Edmund Stone

Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. |  Music from the movies

August

22 – When the Muse Visits – the origins of inspiration

29 – Sibling Revelry

September

5 – Grandparents Day

12 – Kid Power

The Metropolitan Opera

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.  |   Full Schedule

Check Back Next Season!

KCME Classical 88.7 Special Programming

  • Weekdays

    9:00 a.m. | Morning Matinee, Silver screen scoress

    7:00 p.m. | Exploring Music, In-depth musical explorations

    8:00 p.m. | Music with Friends, Chamber Music

 

  • Mondays

    12:00 p.m. | Encountering Mozart, Midday Masterpieces

    6:00 p.m. | American Landscapes, Stateside soundscapes

 

  • Tuesdays

    12:00 p.m. | The Right Key, From harpsicord to grand piano

    6:00 p.m. | Women of Note, Music by women composers and performers

 

  • Wednesdays

    12:00 p.m. | Vocal Ease, Human voice, from art song to folk song and everything in between.

    6:00 p.m. | Incase You Missed It, Music never before heard on KCME

 

  • Thursdays

    12:00 p.m. | Musicial Cruise, Journey to destinations both real and imaginary.

    6:00 p.m. | Dinner and a Movie, Movie music

  • Fridays

    12:00 p.m. | No Strings Attatched, Concert and military bands, as well as brass and woodwind ensembles 

    6:00 p.m. | Dancing Through the Ages, Dance music from the Renaissance through the 20th century

 

  • Saturdays

    9:00 a.m. | The Score, Music in Film

    10:00 a.m. | Journey Through the Baroque, 17th and 18th century creations

    11:00 a.m | WFMT Opera Series, Full-length concerts live from WFMT’s Levin Studio

    5:00 p.m | Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

    6:00 p.m. | Concierto, Music by Spanish and Latin American composers and performers

 

  • Sundays

    12:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. | Sunday Baroque, Beloved music of the baroque era

    8:00 a.m. | Music of Faith and Inspiration, Music of spiritual comfort and encouragement

    12:00 p.m. | Choral Splendor, Choral music through the ages

    5:00 p.m. | Classical Guitar Alive, Guitar music new and old

    6:00 p.m. | Noises, Sounds, and Sweet Airs, Post 20th century music inspired by classical traditions

    8:00 p.m. | Broadway Rhythms, Music and performances from the Great White Way

    9:00 p.m. | Evening at the Pops, Light classics, film music, and pops arrangements for orchestra

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