Remembering Abbado...

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published June 26, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT

Tune in this afternoon as Foley celebrates the legacy of the legendary Italian maestro, Claudio Abbado, who would have turned 93 today.

On Friday afternoon's Classical Music with Foley Schuler we will celebrate the birthday of of Claudio Abbado (Juney 26-1933-January 20, 2014) with several of the beloved conductor's many great recordings from over the years, including works of Mozart and Mahler.

You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 4 on Blue Lake Public.

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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