Search results for

The award is granted once every four years to a pianist with exceptional qualities, chosen by a secretive committee. This time, a young Polish musician who specializes in Chopin has earned the generous $300,000 prize.

Jazz pianist and singer Nat "King" Cole, the first African American to host his own TV variety show in 1956, was known for his great talent and his grace,…

From the sweet melodies by Bach to the quiet sound world of Morton Feldman, sample three fascinating new albums by today's top fiddlers.

The resourceful singer is unafraid to bring opera — and his high-flying top notes — to unlikely places, from sixth-grade classrooms to the offices of NPR.

As we pass the midpoint of Hispanic Heritage Month, WRTI host David Ortiz has assembled a list of 10 Latin jazz artists that listeners should keep their ears open for.

Saturday, November 14 6 am to 6 pm Join us for 12 hours of operatic delight featuring beloved arias, choruses, and ballet excerpts culminating in an…

An Opera Extravaganza! Saturday, November 20 6 am to 6 pm You're invited to a fabulous 12-hour day of opera featuring beloved arias, choruses, and ballet…

Can't make it to Rhode Island for this year's Newport Jazz Festival? No worries...just visit us online at WRTI.org for LIVE webcasts starting on Saturday,…

Tune in to hear 150 curated trips across 75 years of timeless music at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. — running weekdays through December and celebrating WRTI's 75th anniversary.

The leaves may not be turning, but the Eagles are back on the field, the kids are back in school — and the fall arts season is upon us. What does that mean for jazz fans in the Philadelphia area? A lot of big names doing big things, along with the usual steady hum around the scene.