National Program Highlights

Following the success of last year's organ series celebrating the return of our Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, St. John's is presenting five free solo performances on the "Great Organ" in 2026! Join us on four consecutive Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm for performances featuring The Juilliard School's Organ Department (January 20), Artist in Residence David Briggs (January 27), Director of Music and Organist Kent Tritle (February 3), and Associate Director of Music and Organist Daniel Ficarri (February 10). Then on Friday, May 22 at 7:30 pm, Baylor University will sponsor a performance by Associate Professor of Organ Jens Korndörfer, performing alongside the winner of a student competition.

Composed in 2011, the 6-minute orchestra piece GHB/tanzaggregat by Marko Nikodijevic aims to evoke the euphoric, disinhibiting effects of a drug that is quite popular in the techno scene.

January listings for The Spanish Hour

When I first started composing, I was about 12 years old. I had never heard my music played by musicians. Now the PSO presents the world premiere of my piece “Spin.”

January listings for From the Top

December listings

For 40 years, Studio Ghibli’s world-class animated films have enchanted global audiences. In particular, Joe Hisaishi’s unforgettable film scores have made tangible the experiences of childlike wonder, high-octane adventure and the joy of companionship. Join us as we celebrate the legacy (and 75th birthday) of this legendary composer, hosted by Akshaj Turebylu.

Calidore String QuartetJeffrey Myers, violinRyan Meehan, violinJeremy Berry, violaEstelle Choi, cello

Margaret Bonds was the first Black soloist to appear with the CSO in 1933. Learn five more facts about Margaret Bonds here.

As we celebrate the past seven years of PT on WXXI Classical, join Brenda Tremblay and guest host Fred Child weekday mornings Oct 27 through 31 at 6:40am for a special week of Mystery Pieces, introduced by Fred. We’ll be quizzing you about what you know about Fred’s connections to Rochester and WXXI, and how well you’ve been listening to the show.