Virginia Symphony Orchestra “Faure Requiem”
Friday, May 16, 8:00-10:00 p.m.
This year, at 8pm on May 16th, WHRO and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will unite for a memorable evening of music as JoAnn Falletta conducts the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Chorus, Robert Shoup, Chorusmaster, performing in Regent University’s Communication and Performing Arts Center.
This year’s concert includes musical fairy tales (Maurice Ravel’s “Mother Goose” ballet); Brahms’ “Variations on a Theme by Haydn”; and Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem.”
Once again, WHRO 90.3FM’s Dwight Davis will co-host with Regent University’s Devorah Nelson, and will feature Dwight’s intermission interview with Maestra Falletta.
Great Performances at the Met “Peter Grimes”
Sunday, May 18, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Patricia Racette, Anthony Dean Griffey and Anthony Michaels-Moore star in a new production of the modern masterpiece by Benjamin Britten.
NOVA “Lord of the Ants”
Tuesday, May 20, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
A portrait of scientist E.O. Wilson, architect of the controversial discipline called sociobiology and a driving force for worldwide conservation.
Frontline “Growing Up Online”
Tuesday, May 20, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
FRONTLINE explores the complicated new lines being drawn between the real and virtual worlds for today’s children and teens and for their parents.
Depression: Out of the Shadows
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Comprehensive look at depressive disorders focuses on individuals’ experiences and offers commentary from leading medical experts; Jane Pauley hosts follow-up panel discussion.
Phoenix Mars Mission: Ashes to Ice
Thursday, May 22, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET
The story of the Phoenix Mars Lander, which will land on Mars on May 25, 2008.
Drummers Call: America’s Fife & Drum Tradition
Sunday, May 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Over the thunder of cannon and musket fire, the sound of fifes and drums signaled orders to troops on 18th century battlefields. Today, fife and drum corps are vibrant reminders of our nation’s history. “Drummers Call: America’s Fife & Drum Tradition” celebrates the rich legacy of military music and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg.
National Memorial Day Concert (2008)
Sunday, May 25, 8:00-9:30 p.m.
Annual Memorial Day concert from the National Mall. Hosted by Gary Sinise (“CSI NY”) and Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and featuring a mix of dramatic readings, documentary footage and live musical performances, along with an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists.
American Experience “Truman”
Sunday, May 25, 9:30-11:30 p.m. & Monday, May 26, 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Two-part biography of President Harry S Truman. The first part recounts his early failures and his success as an army captain, which led to his vice presidency. The second part charts his unlikely rise to the presidency and his leadership during some of the major crises of the century.
Frontline/World “Crimes at the Border”
Tuesday, May 27, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
In a joint project with The New York Times, FRONTLINE/WORLD correspondent Lowell Bergman investigates the business of human smuggling across the busy ports of entry between Mexico and the United States.
Great Performances “Maestro: Portrait of Valery Gergiev”
Wednesday, May 28, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
An exclusive look at conductor Valery Gergiev, artistic and general director of the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg and principal conductor of the London Symphony.
Austin City Limits “R.E.M.”
Saturday, May 31, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Influential superstars R.E.M. make their AUSTIN CITY LIMITS debut.