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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on April 14, 2025, our colleagues from Classical 91.5 join us to discuss the changes at the Kennedy Center and government control of the arts.
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/25/25, we sit down with Kate Sheeran, the new dean of the Eastman School of Music, to discuss her ideas for the future of the school.
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On Wednesday night, April 16th, a Rochester audience will watch Nicholas Goluses celebrate his 70th birthday in a very public way. -
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed with the world's most renowned orchestras on grand stages. He talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about his set at the Tiny Desk. -
The acclaimed composer will be in Medina, NY on Saturday, March 8 working on piece to debut in July 2 concert. -
South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe talks about his new album "Hymns of Bantu," which highlights the healing power of song across cultures. -
Her resignation follows a shake-up at the Kennedy Center. President Donald Trump was voted to the position of Chair of the Board and has installed his own team to take over the institution. -
Listeners may have heard that Performance Today host Fred Child is stepping away from the host chair in October 2025. Recently he sat down with Chris Farrell in the MPR News studios to talk about what's next in his career. Listen to the entire interview.
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Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.
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