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Sunday on Blue Lake: Beware the Ides of March!

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler
Published March 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM EDT
"The death of Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate," by Vincenzo Camuccini
"The death of Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate," by Vincenzo Camuccini

This week's show explores a wide range of music related in one way or another, to Julius Caesar—assassinated on the IDes of March in 44 B.C.

The Ides of March, occurring on March 15th, is historically significant as the date in 44 BC when Julius Caesar was assassinated, marking a turning point in Roman history. Explored famously, of course, by William Shakespeare one of his great plays, Julius Caesar. We’ll hear several works inspired by Shakespeare play in honor of the Ides of March, as well as a major work for wind orchestra by John Corigliano, his Symphony 3, “Circus Maximus” named for the famed Roman chariot racing stadium –which was expanded significantly by Julius Caesar–and Corigliano’s exploration of both the decadence of the ancient Roman Empire and modern entertainment culture. Other highlights include choral music by Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt.

You can hear Sunday on Blue Lake With Foley Schuler every Sunday morning from 9 until noon 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 4 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.
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