KCME Classical Music Radio

03/23/2025

This month, KCME is continuing to celebrate female composers, musicians and performers in recognition of Women's History Month with two-minute segments that will air throughout the month.

03/21/2025

In recognition of National Women’s History Month, The Score presents A Celebration of Women Directors tomorrow morning. Join Edmund Stone in a vibrant and inspiring show featuring some of the most pioneering female directors in Hollywood including Jan Campion’s, The Hurt Locker, Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland, and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie; plus an interview with Hanelle M. Culpepper, the first woman to direct Star Trek.

03/20/2025

KCME 88.7 and Jazz 93.5 has enjoyed welcoming Carrie Barnhardt to the team as Director of Development and Marketing. Learn more about her in this month’s staff highlight. Read it here:https://www.kcme.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carrie-Barnhardt.pdf

03/19/2025

Friday evening, the instrumental crossover string quartet “Spinphony” will grace the stage at Stargazers Theatre. Renowned for their ability to blend classical, rock, and pop music, they create unique arrangements that feature catchy melodies, including pieces like “Bach in Black” and “Don’t Stop Beethoven.” For tickets and more information, visit: https://stargazerstheatre.com/product/spinphony-mar-21/

03/18/2025

Florence Price made history as the first African American woman whose music was performed by a major symphony orchestra. Tune in on the last day of Women's History Month to experience her complete 1932 Piano Sonata in E minor, a historical and socio-cultural musical portrait that combines distinctive African American spiritual, rhythmic, and melodic devices along with late Romantic idiomatic piano writing. For further information on the life and work of Florence Price, check out this presentation compiled by KCME Host, Pam DeVier here: https://www.kcme.org/florenceprice/

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. today, enjoy an hour dedicated to Irish music and composers. The program includes a piano concert by John Field, selections from Charles Villiers Stanford's, Six Irish Fantasies, Joan Trimble's beautiful, Suite for Strings, a lesser-known setting of an Irish folk song by Beethoven, Rutter's Prayer for Saint Patrick, and the classic hymn, 'Be Thou My Vision.'

03/16/2025

We caught up with KCME host Dave Carty as he prepared for his shows, and he shared insights about his process. He said, "It's a privilege to work at KCME and share wonderful music and the art form with everyone. I hope you enjoy the music that I play." Regarding my program Dinner and a Movie, "I look for a theme for the show like type of movie, director, or highlighting a particular composer." "It is both fun and difficult to pare down the choices (in material) for a particular show to make it all fit into one hour." "It's a balance of fun information about the content and being able to bring the music out."

03/15/2025

Spring is almost here, so take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning by finally parting ways with your old car. Not only will you receive a generous tax break, but you'll also be making a meaningful impact for KCME. To find out more, call 1-855-277-2346 or visit kcme.careasy.org.

03/14/2025

Happy Pi day!

03/13/2025

Our sister station, Jazz 93.5, is holding a fund drive today. Like KCME, Jazz 93.5 is committed to providing our community with diverse programming and enriching cultural experiences, and they rely on the support of listeners and the community. You can learn more about them at jazz935.org.

03/12/2025

If you didn't get a chance to hear our on-air tribute to KCME host of 30 years, Fred Kormos, you can now stream it online at www.kcme.org/fred

03/10/2025

Tomorrow's episode of Women of Note will kick off with American composer Jenni Brandon's humorous piece, Five Frogs for Woodwind Quintet. Following that, Pam DeVier will present two KCME premieres: Croatian composer Dora Pejačević's, Violin Sonata in b-flat minor, titled "Slavic," and Marie Jaëll's, Piano Concerto No. 2 in c minor. Be sure to tune in at 6:00 p.m.

03/09/2025

Sunday Baroque is a weekly radio program featuring beloved and appealing music composed in the baroque era (1600-1750) and the years leading up to it. The music may be centuries-old, but it’s the perfect antidote for the stress and distractions of our modern lives. Relax and recharge for the week ahead with Sunday Baroque.

03/08/2025

Born and raised in Southern California, Quinn moved to Colorado in 1994, and has been a host for KCME since 2009. You can catch her programming throughout the week and tune in this Wednesday, 3/12 for her special program featuring a piece from the12th-century saint, poet, and composer Hildegard Von Bingen.

03/07/2025

It warms our hearts to hear your memories of host Fred Kormos and the influence he had on your lives. You can read more testimonials by copying and pasting this address in your browser: kcme.org/fred.

03/06/2025

Pam DeVier is a passionate advocate for the arts. Pam DeVier wears many hats, including Administrator for the Visual and Performing Arts Department at UCCS, cellist, mom, researcher of music, advocate for women's voices in the arts, fighter for more equality and kindness in our world, and of course, on-air host for KCME. Tune in throughout the week for her programming.

03/05/2025

Art Song Colorado is gearing up for some operatic hilarity tonight. Thank you to Art Song Colorado and Pikes Peak Opera League for being KCME partners.

Art Song Colorado's new Educational Outreach Program is going on the road! Join us in Colorado Springs and help raise money for our friends at Pikes Peak Opera League.

March Merriment - Amuse Bouche (Fundraiser) Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5 - 8 p.m.
Patty Jewett at 900 E Espanola St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Spring fun with an evening of laughter and melody at March Merriment, presented by Art Song Colorado. As another sun sets over Belle Paris, another group of artists sit in a Parisian café and argue over whose musical compositions best captured that French je ne sais quoi! Meet Georges Bizet, Jacques Offenbach, Francis Poulenc, and Erik Satie and their music in this operatic comedy designed to parody their life and times. The show includes French repertoire, French history and culture, and plenty of silliness!

Ticketed event
Cocktail appetizer buffet
Beverages available for purchase
Price is $65 for PPOL members, $75 for PPOL non members. There will be a cash bar.

03/04/2025

Women's History Month is an excellent opportunity to recognize and support businesses owned by women. Jazz 93.5 and KCME are proud to partner with local women-owned enterprises, including Dizzy Charlie's Jazz Pop-Ups , Miriam's Place , and Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation.