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Theater Takes Center Stage on 'Arts and Letters' This November

Oh, the drama! "Arts and Letters" resorts to theatrics in November as we explore incidental music — sort of the soundtrack music for plays. From Ancient Greece to contemporary Broadway, we’ll hear incidental music from great composers inspired by great playwrights. Edvard Grieg took on Henrik Ibsen, Aaron Copland teamed up with Irwin Shaw, and a true band of brothers — and sisters — have provided music to enhance Shakespeare’s dramas… and comedies… and histories. Hit the boards with Jana Lee Ross every weekday at 1:00 during November for Arts and Letters.

Jana Lee Ross is a lifelong pianist and vocalist with a repertoire that blurs the lines between classical music and jazz. She hosts Mid-Day Classics on WHRO FM.