I finally got to meet Heather Miller-Rodriguez (of KRUU's Lyrical Venus) in person today, and a little Venus must've rubbed off. This week's show highlights female musicians, especially American classical guitarist Sharon Isbin and Iranian American guitarist Lily Afshar.

This is my favorite review: "Lily Afshar is a Guitar Goddess, but instead of wielding an electric axe, she spins a fine web of music on acoustic guitar. In fact, she's one of the best classical guitarists in the world."

What's the controversy over the term "crossover classical"?

This week's show will explore some of the Grammy Award winning albums for Best Crossover Classical since 1999 when the category was created.

This Lara St. John album pictured here did not win a Grammy and is not considered crossover; however, it was considered controversial and she did later record a crossover album.

Eleanor Wells is currently a member of Central City Opera, Colorado Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic. She also performs extensively with many different chamber ensembles throughout the United States. Ms. Wells has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including first place winner of the Santa Barbara Performing Arts Competition as well as winner of the Denes Koramzay Quartet Award. Ms. Wells has been a member of the Boulder Arts Academy for the last four years. She has just completed a nation-wide tour, playing with the Carl Rosa Opera Company.

For the show, she will be playing Bach's Solo Cello Suite in G major.