Friday Favorites for Feb. 3, 2023

On this episode of Friday Favorites, for Feb. 3, 2023, Cecilia finally gets her lost request. Lori prepares for a concert by Evan Price and requests music by the Turtle Island String Quartet. And Project DJ co-host William Gomes, a recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas, talks about an impactful piece introduced to him by his composition professor. 

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

On this episode of Friday Favorites, for Feb. 3, 2023, Cecilia finally gets her lost request, Lori prepares for a concert by Evan Price and host Steve Staruch is joined by Project DJ co-host William Gomes.


Friday Favorites: Rediscovered request, the Turtle Island String Quartet and co-host William Gomes