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 is joined by Alex Shahbazi of the Ocean Conservancy to talk about the geopolitical work to solve environmental concerns in the Arctic Ocean. -
Ukrainian and American conductor Theodore Kuchar discusses his work with the Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra as he prepares for the Sinfonia's upcoming concert at Moravian University in Bethlehem on Saturday, October 18. -
Members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra stop by the WDIY studios to discuss their upcoming 75th Season Celebration: An American in Paris, happening October 11-12 at Miller Symphony Hall. -
Karen El-Chaar talks with Chris Dorsett of the Ocean Conservancy and Kelsey Lamp of Environment America about the recent United Nations 3rd Ocean Conference. -
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.
