Words & Music

Series produced by Will Duchon

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Image by: Mystie Chamberlin 

Words & Music is a program of poetry and music on WMNR Fine Arts Radio http://www.wmnr.org/ between 9 and 10PM, ET

"Words & Music" features poetry and music. Since December of 2011, I have recited hundreds of poems, each followed by a piece of music which (I feel) reflects the soul and energy of the poem. Of course, this is all subjective. However, the purpose of "Words & Music" is to explore and enjoy the profound link between...words and music.

Many of the poems recited on the air have been those of the masters: Shakespeare, Auden, Shelley, Keats, Whitman, and other reknowned poetic voices. Other poems have been submitted by contemporary poets who are living, breathing, and creating here and now.

"Words & Music" features poetry and music. Since December of 2011, I have recited hundreds of poems, each followed by a piece of music which (I feel) reflects the soul and energy of the poem. Of course, this is all subjective. However, the purpose of "Words & Music" is to explore and enjoy the profound link between...words and music.

Many of the poems recited on the air have been those of the masters: Shakespeare, Auden, Shelley, Keats, Whitman, and other renowned poetic voices. Other poems have been submitted by contemporary poets who are living, breathing, and creating here and now.


153 Pieces

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Poetry that celebrates the mystery and profound impact of music.

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  • Added: Sep 17, 2016
  • Length: 55:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Music serves as a poignant metaphor in this set of poetry.

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  • Added: Sep 12, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:57
  • Purchases: 1
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Poetry about September and autumn.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Sep 26, 2015
  • Length: 53:47
  • Purchases: 1
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The piano inspires powerful and poignant memories and inspiration.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 03, 2020
  • Length: 01:01:36
  • Purchases: 1
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Poetry and music for Halloween.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 31, 2020
  • Length: 55:04
  • Purchases: 1
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Poetic and musical reflections about being "happy".

  • Added: Nov 14, 2020
  • Length: 54:22
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Humorous and ironic examinations of the human condition.

  • Added: Apr 14, 2018
  • Length: 59:09
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The waltz figures prominently in these pieces about the human experience.

  • Added: Jan 30, 2021
  • Length: 54:04
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Poetry and music about love and longing.

  • Added: Feb 10, 2018
  • Length: 53:56
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Poetry about music and it's relationship to life events.

  • Added: Feb 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
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A collection of poetry which calls upon music as a metaphor.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2021
  • Length: 52:24
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Poetry matched to music about nature.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2021
  • Length: 55:12
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The intensity of first love examined by poetry and music.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2021
  • Length: 56:50
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Poetry inspired by the music of Robert Schumann, Camille Saint-Saens, Gabriel Faure, Percy Grainger and Gerald Finzi.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2022
  • Length: 55:09
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Musical themes ranging from intimate expressions of love, the power of spirituals, to musical dogs.

  • Added: Sep 10, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:03
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Poetry about music's impact upon life.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2023
  • Length: 55:48
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Poetry and music that explores the spiritual dimensions of being alive.

  • Added: Apr 14, 2017
  • Length: 53:46
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Insightful and whimsical poetry about summer vacations .

  • Added: Jun 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:21
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Poetry and music about working.

  • Added: May 24, 2019
  • Length: 58:58
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The presence of birds in our lives and birds as metaphors for life events.

  • Added: Sep 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:35