Classical Blog

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.

Two operas by women from the 19th century are rediscovered and brought back to the stage.

World champion taiko drummer Takumi Kato is on a mission to spread peace through his music and performing 1000 concerts throughout all 50 United States - WXXI's Joshua Bassette caught his 401st performance, at a tea shop in Rochester, NY.

WXXI's Joshua Bassette shares his connection with Interlochen, and how you can listen and watch the annual concert from the beloved arts camp - with the orchestra led this year by Joann Falletta

I’m just back from a week at the 2024 Sewanee Church Music Conference, an annual, intense camp for musicians and one of the oldest retreats of its kind.

WXXI invests in securing the future of our classical library through digitization.