FanFare: Orchards & Orchestras
This is the time of year for apple picking. Carrigan Farms in Mooresville, Apple Hill Orchard & Cider →
FanFare: So Long, Summer…Hello, Fall!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac tells us that the fall equinox and first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, →
How the Charlotte Symphony Commemorated 9/11 Through Mozart’s Requiem
By Lawrence Toppman What’s the right way to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died as a result →
FanFare: Remembering 9/11 Through Music & Theater
Every September, when the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, I remember the words Mister Rogers shared about processing tragic →
Sorrow and Solace: How Classical Music Bridges the Generational Divide on 9/11
By Lawrence Toppman As I sat in the sanctuary of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Tuesday night, listening to the opening performance in the 7th Street Concerts season, I realized the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 can have no personal meaning for anyone under 30. For them, it has become a historical event as distant as the Korean →
FanFare: A New Season of Fun is Brewing
As summer winds down, two of WDAV’s signature events are ramping up. Not to brag, but the new →
Beyond the Audition Screen: Why the Support for Women in Music Must Continue
By Zoē Bethea It’s February 2, 2026, and Lady Gaga just won a Grammy award for Best Pop →
FanFare: Hungry for the Arts
What’s new on the FanFare menu? We have a Broadway musical, a bit of opera, three days of →
How a Summer at WDAV Showed Me What Really Powers Classical Public Radio
Ever wonder what goes into running a classical public radio station? WDAV intern Madison Hunter shares a behind-the-scenes look at playlists, spreadsheets, and personal growth on and off the airwaves. →
A Summer of Good Vibrations Behind the Scenes at WDAV
Zoē Bethea, WDAV’s marketing intern, shares key takeaways on audience engagement, creative branding, and soaking up lessons behind the airwaves in Charlotte. →
FanFare: Celebrating A North Carolina Icon
North Carolina has a rich musical heritage and one of the state’s greatest influences on American music is →
Station Notes: Connecting Through Music with General Manager Frank Dominguez
I’ve really enjoyed our recent series of Coffee and Conversation events. The questions from the attendees are intelligent and insightful, and the feedback we receive really encourages us in our work. It got me thinking that it would be good to provide a way for listeners to hear from me without having to come out →