WRTI Spotlight

Lyric Opera Of Chicago On WRTI: Massenet's WERTHER, May 25 at 1 PM

WRTI Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:50 +0000

When it comes to romances that tear at the heartstrings, this one ranks among the best. Goethe’s novel on which it’s based made him the toast of Europe. And Jules Massenet’s emotionally vivid music - sometimes grandiose, sometimes achingly fragile - brilliantly illuminates the complex psychology of its troubled protagonists.

Jazz Classics Over Memorial Day Weekend On WRTI

Maureen Malloy — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:38 +0000

Join us as we bring you the classic jazz tunes that you know and love to celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend. At the top of each hour, WRTI jazz hosts will play three classic tunes in a row. We'll page through the jazz songbook, spending moments with artists such as Sarah Vaughan and Benny Goodman.

You'll also hear new interpretations of jazz classics, like Gregory Porter’s rendition of “Work Song,” and Cecile McLorin Salvant’s “What A Little Moonlight Can Do.” Relax the weekend away with your favorite tunes on your favorite radio station, WRTI!

Elgar, Mozart & Brahms: The Philadelphia Orchestra In Concert On WRTI, May 26th At 2 PM

Gregg Whiteside — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:18:39 +0000

The Philadelphia Orchestra's 113th season may be over this weekend, but our broadcast year isn’t done! We’ll be back with you Sunday, May 26th, at our usual 2 PM time, for more Brahms - as we’ll hear his radiant Second Symphony, written in a burst of creativity over a few short months.

Also on the program is Elgar's spirited Cockaigne Overture, ("In London Town"), drawing its character from the sometimes bawdy urban sounds of marching bands, church bells, and merry revelers.

Haydn's The Creation: Symphony In C & The Mendelssohn Club, May 26, 4 PM

Dave Conant — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:53:33 +0000

This Sunday it's Symphony in C with the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia in a performance of Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation. This was the grand closing concert of the ensembles' 60th anniversary season. Rossen Milanov conducts. Join us! Sunday, May 26, 4 to 6 pm.

Program notes here.

A Must-Hear Broadcast: The Philadelphia Orchestra LIVE On WRTI, May 24 At 2 PM

Gregg Whiteside — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:33 +0000

For the first time in over 13 years, we're bringing you a LIVE remote broadcast of The Philadelphia Orchestra on WRTI, featuring Yannick Nezet-Seguin leading the Philadelphians in works by Schumann, Janacek, and Dvorak and highlighted by violinist Gil Shaham performing the famous Violin Concerto of Brahms. Hosted by Gregg Whiteside, live from the Kimmel Center on Friday, May 24th at 2 pm, with intermission interviews by Susan Lewis and Jim Cotter.

Jazz Hot 11 Countdown: May 20, 2013

Maureen Malloy — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:55:00 +0000

WRTI's Jazz Hot 11 is a weekly countdown of your favorite new jazz releases in rotation.
This week's Hot 11:
1. Cecile McLorin Salvant - I Didn’t Know What Time It Was - WOMANCHILD
2.

The Chamber Orchestra Of Philadelphia On WRTI: Mozart, Brosse, and Antheil on May 19th

Dave Conant — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:20:31 +0000

Join us on Sunday at 5 pm for our monthly Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia broadcast. Music Director Dirk Brossé conducts, with soloists Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin, and Roberto Diaz, viola.

Program:

MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K.364
Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin
Roberto Diaz, viola
Dirk Brossé, conductor

ANTHEIL: Serenade for String Orchestra
Dirk Brossé, conductor

The Philadelphia Orchestra In Concert On WRTI: An All-Bach Broadcast!

Gregg Whiteside — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:13:19 +0000

Bach specialist Nicholas McGegan conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra this Sunday, May 19th, 2 to 4 pm, in an all-Bach concert - bringing a special touch to the Orchestra, and throwing the spotlight on several Philadelphia Orchestra soloists.

Concertmaster David Kim, Principal Oboist Richard Woodhams, Principal Horn Jennifer Montone, and Principal Flute Jeffrey Khaner are just some of the stellar players of the Orchestra who will play major roles in a program including:

Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts On WRTI Begin With Verdi's SIMON BOCCANEGRA On May 18th

WRTI Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:41 +0000

Get ready for a dynamic season of opera broadcasts from the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. The lineup includes La boheme, Elektra, Hansel & Gretel, Rigoletto, Oklahoma! and more. This Saturday, May 18th, it's Giuseppe Verdi's SIMON BOCCANEGRA from 1 to 4 pm featuring baritone Thomas Hamspon in the title role. Sir Andrew Davis conducts.

Jazz Hot 11 Countdown: May 13, 2013

Maureen Malloy — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:55:00 +0000

WRTI's Jazz Hot 11 is a weekly countdown of your favorite new jazz releases in rotation.
This week's Hot 11:
1. Joe Clark Big Band - Samba de Martelo - LUSH
2.