Nancy Deneen
Music Host and ProducerNancy Deneen has a background in classical music as a performer and teacher. She is passionate about sharing a variety of music with radio listeners of all ages.
When not on the air at IPR, she enjoys the natural beauty and fabulous arts scene in Northwestern Michigan. She is an avid walker - in the summer sun or while wearing snowshoes in January. Nancy spends time in Lake Michigan's waves whenever possible (as long as the water is a reasonable temperature).
She loves to attend live performances in our area and when traveling – some favorites for concerts include Interlochen Ensembles of all kinds, and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra.
Nancy lives in Traverse City with her family and pets.
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The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaugh Williams is a centerpiece in this episode which also includes selections from Handel's Messiah and Carmen by Georges Bizet. -
This episode ranges from Tomaso Albinoni to Max Richter with plenty of variety in between! -
There's been a robust response to this week's Music by Request theme of piano music. Listeners from here in Michigan participated, and so did folks from Texas and Missouri! -
This week, audience choices include fanfares, suites, simple songs and grand scores. -
Shimabukuro’s dazzling fingerwork, emotional sensitivity, and genre-defying arrangements—which draw inspiration from jazz, blues, funk, rock, folk, flamenco, and more—have shattered the ukulele’s traditional boundaries. -
This episode has music celebrating the Olympic games, as well as bands, orchestras, solo pianists and more! -
This episode includes Beethoven's Ode to Joy, music from films and classical covers. -
This episode features recordings by legends of classical and jazz. -
When Independence Day falls midweek, the surrounding episodes of Music by Request have plenty of patriotic favorites. This is our second consecutive episode with music celebrating the USA! -
Music for the upcoming July 4th holiday and multiple movie soundtracks are prominent in this episode!
