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Louis in London, due out July 12 on Verve, captures Armstrong in a BBC studio with his All Stars, in superb late-career form.

July's Fanfare brings you highlights like Marcus Roberts revisiting Rhapsody in Blue, the Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy (PYPA) Piano Festival, Black Pearl, and more.

Meet 14-year-old percussionist Sydney Charlene Vance, a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band, and a Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) Artist.

As Opera Philadelphia enters its 50th season, acclaimed countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will step up as president and general director of the company.

Join us on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert features Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky, and the Symphony No. 2 by Kurt Weill. The Marcus Roberts Trio adds extra improvisatory flair to the Rhapsody, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.

A dedicated archivist, Michael Cuscuna had more than 2,600 album credits as a producer, most of them archival reissues, and many involving the Blue Note catalog. He died on 75 in Stamford, Conn.

The acclaimed singer and actor explains how the arts have that rare ability to change minds, give hope and connect people.

More than half a century after trumpeter Lee Morgan's tragic death, he's receiving due recognition in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Philadelphia Orchestra made its rededication of Marian Anderson Hall into more than a symbolic gesture, inaugurating the space with inspiring performances that called back to its namesake.

Grammy-winning bassist and vocalist esperanza spalding will soon celebrate the release of 'Milton + esperanza,' a collaboration with Brazilian music icon Milton Nascimento. First, she's bringing her songs on tour.