Happy birthday, Bella and Bryden!

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published July 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM EDT

Bella Davidovich (left) and Bryden Thomson (right—c/o National Portrait Gallery, London)

Tune in Wednesday afternoon as Foley celebrates the artistry of two great performers, both born on July 16, 1928.

Foley will mark the July 28 birthdays of eminent Russian pianist Bella Davidovich and the great Scottish conductor, Bryden Thomson, with recordings of each—and much more—throughout the afternoon on Blue Lake Public Radio.

You can hear Foley Schuler's Musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 4 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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