On the first Sunday of every month, WRTI broadcasts a special edition of Sunday Classical, focused on new releases. The program is hosted by Mark Pinto, who highlights some of the music here.
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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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Emily Fredrickson has been the featured trombone soloist in the national tour of 'Hadestown' for the last two years. As the Broadway show reaches the Academy of Music, she talked with WRTI about her pivotal role.
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In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
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In Fanfare this week: Yo-Yo Ma joins forces with Kathryn Stott, Alarm Will Sound plays Steve Reich, and Jasper Quartet performs music with (and by) Derek Bermel.
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Moment's Notice packs a lot of firepower this week, with Orquesta Akokán at Penn Live Arts, Lizz Wright at City Winery, and much more.
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While we await the solar eclipse on April 8, WRTI has some relevant pieces from the classical and jazz repertoire, from Sun Ra to Strauss.
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