Karen El-Chaar
Program HostKaren El-Chaar is a longtime volunteer at WDIY. She is the host of the public affairs program, The El-Chaar Chronicles, where she discusses legal, environmental, and political issues. She is also a rotating host of WDIY music programs WDIY Classics, Jazz Factory, and Swing Sunday.
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Karen El-Chaar takes a look back on the Dalai Lama's 2008 visit and speech at Lehigh University and its continued relevance. -
Allentown Symphony Orchestra Conductor Diane Wittry showcases pieces that will be performed at the symphony's two Pops Series concerts, Night at the Movies, both on Saturday, May 17 at Miller Symphony Hall. -
Conductor Darin Lewis talks with Karen El-Chaar about Lehigh University Wind Ensemble's upcoming performance of 'The Planets' by English composer Gustav Holst at Zoellner Arts Center on Sunday, April 27. -
Lehigh University Choral Arts Director Dr. Sarah Frook Gallo and Associate Director Liz Olson discuss the details of their concert, 'Questions and Comfort,' coming to Zoellner Arts Center on May 2 and 3. -
Maestra Diane Wittry and other guests share insight on the Allentown Symphony Orchestra's season finale performance, 'Tchaikovsky's 5th!,' coming up on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at Miller Symphony Hall. -
Easton Area High School Choir Director Pete Deschler sits down with Karen El-Chaar to preview the Choir's 120th anniversary concert. -
David Macbeth, Artistic Director the Concord Chamber Singers talks with Karen El-Chaar about their upcoming concert, 'From Grief to Hope.' -
Karen El-Chaar sits with varying conductors/composers to talk about the Sinfonia's perfomance, "Masters and Aspiring Talent". -
Karen El-Chaar talks with Professor of Music at Moravian University Dr. Larry Lipkis about 'Early Music Balliamo! (Let's Dance!)' on April 6, 2025. -
Each of these core members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra talk with Karen El-Chaar about the performance of Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and Brahms' "Symphony No. 4."
