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The Philadelphia Orchestra and Marcus Roberts Trio present a 20th-century musical feast that’s perfect both for newcomers and afficionados alike. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts
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In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, provided to students free of charge. -
Ready to get caught up in the wave of eclipse excitement in Rochester before we're in the path of the totality on April 8th? Here are some eclipse-themed classical concerts around town.
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The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set. -
Congratulations to WXXI Classical Midday host Steve Johnson on recently being honored with the Alfred Mann Dissertation Award for 2024. -
In Jim White's drumming, there's a restless wonder. On this 8 Tracks, we lead off with a sprawling rocker by his band Dirty Three, but also feature new music by Chappell Roan and Amber Mark. -
Armed with just her cello, a looping machine and a pair of percussionists, Beiser crafts a rendition of Terry Riley's pioneering In C that is equally mesmerizing and graceful. -
When he takes over, in the fall of 2027, he will be the youngest music director in the orchestra's 133-year history. -
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood. -
One of the most performed living composers unpacks the power of melody in her music, her unconventional path to success and how visual art guides her process.
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