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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Selections recognizing the days of Saints Urho and Patrick figure prominently in this episode!
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Violinist and Interlochen Arts Academy violin instructor Tina Qu visited IPR's Studio A to perform a movement from a Bach Partita. Qu will be featured with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra in their Bach Brandenburg Concertos concert on March 17, 2024.
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Louis Armstrong is among the featured artists on this episode. Also included: musicals, operas, guitars and strings!
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Grammy Award-winning composer Joan Tower, best known for her "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," visited Classical IPR to share some music and discuss her expansive career.
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Set in 1930s Appalachia and featuring live bluegrass musicians, the Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents "Whither Thou Goest? The Story of Ruth" this weekend.
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This episode features the ensemble known as QuinTango, film scores, operas, band music and more!
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This episode has an original Broadway cast recording, a titan of a symphony, lush choral music and more.
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And God Created Great Whales, a work by Alan Hovhaness for orchestra and whale sounds, is among the selections in this episode.
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Pocket Winds members Rylan Collins, William Simpfendorfer, Elise TeKolste, Audrey Bray performed the music of Jacques Ibert in IPR's Studio A. They will join other Interlochen Arts Academy students going on tour in New York later this month.
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This episode showcases love songs, film scores and plenty of pianos in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.