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In this first episode of "From the Archives," host Frank Byrne introduces us to some of the wonderful recordings of one of the 20th centuries greatest talents: pianist, composer and conductor George Szell.

Host Frank Byrne programs the first of three episodes devoted to the magnificent Italian conductor Carlo Maria Giulini, a gentleman with whom musicians loved performing. We'll learn more and hear some of his earlier recordings with the music of Rossini, Mozart, Mussorgsky and Verdi.

Today's episode features Adolph Sylvester Herseth, Jr., a unique talent who for 53 seasons held the principal trumpet chair in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with brilliance. Herseth persevered a great many challenges and was even able to impress the stern CSO conductor Fritz Reiner.

For the second episode of "Gems of the Repertoire," host Frank Byrne concocts a program of Spanish music by non-Spanish composers. This playlist includes incredible works by Chabrier, Bizet, Glinka and Massenet, some of which were inspired by Spanish indigenous dance music.

Host Frank Byrne's first episode in a series of occasional broadcasts highlighting symphonies that classical music fans may not have encountered before.

This program features great piano compositions and great pianists. We'll hear Maurizio Pollini in iconic music of Beethoven and Chopin. Then, brace yourself for Chopin performed by Marc-Andre Hamelin.

This is the second of three shows about the great conductor Fritz Reiner. Today's program spotlights his time as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, featuring a dynamic live performance of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony -- a work he and the CSO never recorded commercially.

Many composers found inspiration in the history and culture of Scotland and this week we will hear music by Hector Berlioz, Malcolm Arnold and Max Bruch. A Scottish folk hero, the great Robert Burns, and traditional folk music helped bring these great works to life.

On our final show profiling the great Fritz Reiner's work, we have an all American program. Reiner conducts music by Gershwin, Copland and Rogers.

Sir Hamilton Harty was a remarkable conductor and composer and one of Ireland's most gifted musicians. We'll hear the impressive results he achieved from the podium in addition to two of his own compositions, including a dramatic tone poem that honors soldiers of the past.