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The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a concerto for the Chinese traditional pipa by Zhao Jiping, and a rediscovered treasure by Polish composer Feliks Nowowiejski.
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Gil Shaham is featured as both violin soloist and leader of the Orchestra in this all-Mozart program on The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert. Join us on Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.
WRTI Video of the Week
Chris Beck Quartet featuring Andrew Wagner, Jordan Williams, and Elam Friedlander recorded live at Franky Bradley's for the 2023 Center City Jazz Festival in Philadelphia.
MUSICIANS: Chris Beck, drums; Andrew Wagner, trumpet; Jordan Williams, piano; Elam Friedlander, bass
CORRECTION: This video includes a misspelling of "Elam Friedlander" in the credits.
MUSICIANS: Chris Beck, drums; Andrew Wagner, trumpet; Jordan Williams, piano; Elam Friedlander, bass
CORRECTION: This video includes a misspelling of "Elam Friedlander" in the credits.
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For the 100th birth anniversary of composer Henry Mancini, here's a look back at an influential early triumph — his score for the detective series 'Peter Gunn,' which blended a cool jazz palette with the burgeoning swagger of rock 'n' roll.
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This week in Fanfare: Network for New Music presents 'A Murmur in the Trees' in Haverford, and the No Name Pops remember Peter Nero.
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In Moment's Notice this week: Steve Turre brings his trombone, his shells and a sextet to South, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival revs up down the shore, and a few hometown heroes get their shine.
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Authorities in the Russian republic of Chechnya will only allow music between 80 and 116 beats per minute, though it's unclear how the rule will be enforced.
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Meet conductor and clarinetist Sara Bock, a first-year student majoring in clarinet performance at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.
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