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Listen to The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert on Demand
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Allie Ippolito/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Hélène Grimaud in Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1, alongside Louise Farrenc's First Symphony and Julia Wolfe's 'Pretty,' which the composer calls "a raucous celebration." Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium. -
Jeff Fusco/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 for the final concert of the 2024-25 season, as Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads works by Mozart, St-Georges and Prokofiev — along with Shostakovich's first Cello Concerto, featuring Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
WRTI Video of the Week
Ola OnabuleThe Late Set Podcast
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Drummer-composer Johnathan Blake frames protest in personal terms on his latest Blue Note album, 'My Life Matters.' Born and raised in Philly, Blake stopped by our studio for an in-depth conversation about family legacy, musical priorities, and an artist's obligation in trying times. -
About Ghosts is the latest album from Mary Halvorson's Amaryllis, and on our short list for Album of the Year. Before a recent show at Solar Myth, Halvorson sat down with Josh Jackson to talk about her approach to composing for the group, her inspirations, and her fondness for mixology.
WRTI News Stories
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This Thanksgiving, the WRTI jazz team is starting a new tradition: our first annual Thanksgiving Holiday Platters Weekend. From 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, we’ll feature a different classic jazz album every hour. Here’s a preview of some platters we’ll be serving. -
The 2026 NEA Jazz Masters are singer Carmen Lundy, keyboardist Patrice Rushen, percussionist Airto Moreira, and broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton. They'll be honored with a concert in April. -
Whatever your plans this Thanksgiving, WRTI has the perfect soundtrack, a mix of beloved American classics and songs of hearth and home.
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