Happy Birthday, Heinz Holliger!

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published May 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT

Wednesday afternoon Foley features the work of the renowned Swiss oboist, conductor and composer in its many different facets.

Among the greatest oboists of his generation, Heinz Holliger has also done remarkable work as both a conductor and as a composer as well and remains one of the most versatile musicians of our time. Tune in to Classical Music with Foley Schuler Wednesday afternoon on Blue Lake Public Radio as Foley showcases Holliger in all of these capacities in honor of the anniversary of his birth, May 20. 1939.

You can hear Foley Schuler's Musical Selections—and the stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon on Blue Lake Public Radio.

Foley Schuler

Encouraged by creative parents, Foley began his music career at age 7, studying violin with Jean Manning at North Muskegon Public Schools. As a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp camper, he became Blue Lake Public Radio’s first high school intern. Foley earned an English Literature degree from Hope College, and Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson College. He has performed with the West Michigan (formerly West Shore) Symphony; served on the English Department faculty at Muskegon Community College, and been the Music, Art & Theatre reviewer for the Muskegon Chronicle. He follows his love of the arts around the globe, but says, “There is no place like the Blue Lake setting, sharing extraordinary music with our listeners.” Foley hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 1 to 5 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.

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