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Join Tom Crann for Theme and Variations the first Friday of every month

The first Friday of the month beginning at 3 p.m., host Tom Crann presents Theme and Variations. We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme.

Theme for November

Our theme this month is GRATITUDE: What are you grateful for, and what music reminds you of it? Or even, what music are you grateful for and why? Send us your stories and music of gratitude.

Send in your pick using the form below, and be sure to listen on Friday, Nov. 6, starting at 3 p.m.

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Use this form to ask that a piece be played on Theme and Variations, our classical-music program hosted by Tom Crann. We accept requests all month long.

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November Theme and Variations: Gratitude

November Theme and Variations: Gratitude

November’s theme was gratitude, and listener requests included Beethoven’s ‘Heiliger Dankgesang,’ Fritz Kreisler’s ‘Liebesleid,’ the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” and the American masterpiece it inspired, ‘Applachian Spring.’ Listen now with host Tom Crann!

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