Norman Gilliland

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A close-up of Norman Gilliland.

Norman Gilliland

Norman Gilliland makes classical music feel companionable rather than remote, adding warmth, wit and story to Wisconsin’s daily soundtrack. Before he signs off as host of Midday Classics in June, Wisconsin Public Radio is giving Madison a chance to hear one of its most familiar voices in person. At this event, Gilliland will discuss his more than four decades on WPR with Peter Bryant, as well as pose some "Midday Quiz" and “After the Fact Mysteries,” and of course there will be music. The event is free, but tickets are required.

media release: Before WPR Midday Classics host Norman Gilliland retires in June, celebrate his career with “An Evening with Norman Gilliland: Madison” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at Atwood Music Hall. Registration is free, but required, so sign up soon at wpr.org/presents. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with live classical music.

Attendees will enjoy music, attempt to solve “After the Fact Mysteries” and answer Midday Quiz questions. WPR Music Network Director, Peter Bryant, will also talk with Norman about some of his favorite memories at WPR.

For over 40 years, Gilliland has created the soundtrack to our lives, enlightening and entertaining us with “Midday Classics,” “Grace Notes,” “The Midday Quiz,” “Chapter A Day” and so much more.

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