Happy Birthday, Alexander Arutiunian!

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published September 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM EDT

Tuesday afternoon, Foley remembers the acclaimed Armenian composer on the anniversary of his birth, with several of his works.

tune in to Classical Music Music with Foley Schuler for a dynamic performance by the great Arturo Sandoval, who will perform Arutiunian's best known work, his Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. Also, longtime friends of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, The Verdehr Trio, will perform the suite he wrote for the acclaimed ensemble. That and much more, Tuesday afternoon!

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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