Jim Cotter

Conductor Donald Runnicles: No Prodigal Son

Jim Cotter — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:40:41 +0000

The renowned British conductor Donald Runnicles is the conductor for this Sunday’s Philadelphia Orchestra concert broadcast on WRTI. Scottish-born and raised, Runnicles left his native land very early in his career. And as WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, he has happily “settled” wherever the muse has taken him.

The Future's Finest Fine Artists

Jim Cotter — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:25:09 +0000

This week, America’s oldest art school and museum will - for the 112th time - display the finest work by its newest graduates. As WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, the show is also where "in-the-know" collectors and dealers come to discover the stars of tomorrow.

The 112^th Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Annual Student Exhibition runs through June 2nd.

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Nicholas McGegan: A Time-Traveling Conductor

Jim Cotter — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:22:06 +0000

The renowned British conductor and early-music expert Nicholas McGegan is the conductor on Sunday’s Philadelphia Orchestra In Concert broadcast on WRTI.

McGegan, an accomplished harpsichordist and flutist, specializes in Baroque, and early Romantic repertoire. But as WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, this doesn’t stop him from being a strong advocate for new music.

Cellist David Finckel's Emerson Quartet Swan Song

Jim Cotter — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:01:00 +0000

Cellist David Finckel has been a member of the Emerson String Quartet for over 30 years. In that time, the ensemble has garnered a reputation as one of the world’s finest chamber ensembles. Now Finckel is leaving the group. But as WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, it - and he - will endure.

The Barnes Foundation Celebrates 1st And 90th Birthdays

Jim Cotter — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

This month, The Barnes Foundation is celebrating the first anniversary of its new home in Philadelphia. As WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, the Barnes is also part of worldwide celebrations of a landmark birthday for one of America’s greatest living artists.

Jazz: Uniting Nations At The Woodmere Art Museum

Jim Cotter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0000

Music Lives at the Woodmere Art Museum in Chestnut Hill, where, as WRTI's Jim Cotter reports, the role of jazz in the history of the United Nations is being celebrated - close to where the UN’s Headquarters might have been.

Take a look at the Promise Of Peace: Violet Oakley's United Nations Portraits at the Woodmere Art Museum.

A United Nations Jazz Jam: Musicians from Around the World, April 26th, 6 to 8 pm at the Woodmere Art Museum. Performers include Yoomi Kwan (Korea, on cello); Rosie Langabeer (New Zealand), on accordion and piano); Atiba (Trinidad, on steel drums); Gloria Galante (Italy, on harp); Qin-Qian (China, on Erhu); Koki Soul (French Canadian, guitar/percussion/vocals); Phyllis Hadad (Brazil, on piano) and Moguane Mahloeoe (South Africa, on percussion).

Beating The Drum For Solo Percussionists

Jim Cotter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:01:00 +0000

One of the most recent instrumentalists to be added to the roster of soloists in orchestral performances is the percussionist. As WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports, it’s a role that makes unique demands.

In a program that also features works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky, Colin Currie performs Christopher Rouses' Der gerettete Alberich with The Philadelphia Orchestra here on WRTI on Sunday, April 21 at 2 pm.

Lyric Fest: Singing In Tongues

Jim Cotter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Though better known today as a commercial brand, the Rosetta Stone is the artifact that most helped human kind in its understanding of ancient languages. As WRTI's Jim Cotter reports, a local music group is using the term to describe its exploration of great music written in non-native languages. Lyric Fest presents: The Rosetta Stone at the Academy of Vocal Arts on Sunday, May 5th at 3 pm.

Stephen Fry: 21st-Century British Renaissance Man

Jim Cotter — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:13:19 +0000

Actor, director, producer, novelist, journalist, comedian, broadcaster, technology maven - Stephen Fry has been an international success wearing all of these hats, and more! He's also penned the book for a hugely successful musical, and co-written an authoritative book on the history of classical music. He's the quintessential modern polymath.

The Crossing Performs Thomas Lloyd's "Bonhoeffer" on WRTI

Jim Cotter — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:50:04 +0000

Listen on Sunday, April 14th, 4 to 6 pm, as The Crossing chamber choir sings the broadcast premiere of Thomas Lloyd's concert-length work, Bonhoeffer. The concert was recorded at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral this past March.