Remembering Raymond Leppard

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published August 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

Tune in Monday afternoon as Foley features several performances under the baton of the esteemed maestro on what would have been his 98th birthday.

Monday on Classical Music with Foley Schuler, we'll enjoy several classic recordings made under the direction of the great British conductor, Raymond Leppard, born on August 11, 1927—widely credited with helping bring about the revival of interest in baroque music in the 1960s and beyond, and well-remembered for his impeccably crafted and researched performances.

You can hear Foley's musical selections—and stories behind the music—ever 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”.

See stories by Foley Schuler