We celebrate theToledo ballet's 79th annual Nutcracker with a visit from former "Mother Ginger," Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. Joining the Mayor is another member of the Mother Ginger club, TSO President and CEO Zak Vassar. Special guest (and SymphonyLAB veteran) Michael Lang from Toledo Ballet helps round out the panel. Besides all things Nutcracker, we talk mayoral favorite Beethoven and Toledo traditions - including our Toledo (Spain, that is) quiz!

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Touchstone Award Winner - Best Single Radio Report 2022, Best Radio Show 2020, Best Radio Show 2019, Best Broadcast Radio 2018  Toledo SymphonyLAB™ is an award-winning radio podcast series from WGTE Public Media in collaboration with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, providing a weekly half-hour behind-the-scenes look at the world of classical music.  Every week, host Brad Cresswell and TSO personalities explore a theme inspired by a concert or other event from the symphony's season. With lively discussion, quizzes, and even audio "re-enactments" of historical events, Toledo SymphonyLAB™ seeks to bring a pop culture aesthetic to the storied world of classical music. In addition to our regular panelists, the program often features special appearances by guest soloists, members of the TSO, and TSO Music Director Alain Trudel.