It is generally accepted that Miguel de Cervantes was born on September 29, 1547, in Alcalá de Henares, Spain—the second son of barber-surgeon Rodrigo de Cervantes and his wife, Leonor de Cortinas. From obscure origins would arise the greatest figure in all of Spanish literature—whose work would form its foundation. Tune in to Classical Music with Foley Schuler in the 3 o'clock hour for works by Telemann, Ravel, and Richard Strauss—all inspired by Cervantes' immortal Don Quixote.
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.
