Classical Blog

a library update!

Here are 10 recordings to savor, highlighting the gifts and legacy of this towering giant among twentieth-century artists, as we mark the 100th anniversary of baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s birth.

On performing Gustav Mahler's monumental "Resurrection" symphony with the Roberts Symphony Orchestra

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.

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.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on March 5, 2025, we're joined by classical music students featured in a new WXXI digital-first series, "In the Key of Z: Classical".

Three generations of Black opera singers reflect on William Warfield's legacy: Leona Mitchell, Kearstin Piper Brown, and Holden Turner, leading up to the 48th annual William Warfield Scholarship Fund Concert at Eastman on January 19, 2025, 4pm, Kilbourn Hall.

John Andres shares a remembrance of a fellow WXXI Classical radio announcer Jack Ertle, sharing the impact that he had on our community and those who knew him.

Classical mandolin has a fascinating history in Rochester, and there are some exciting ways to connect to these stories of the past - and exciting performances in the present - over the next few weeks on the radio and in person.