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In a surprise move, the orchestra announced Wednesday that it is bringing composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen aboard as its music director, beginning in September 2020.

August 12, 2019. Eyal Vilner grew up in Tel Aviv, loving the music of the swing era. But he didn’t fully appreciate what it meant to swing until he…

Accused of sexual harassment and shunned by the major American orchestras, Dutoit's relationship with the organization was described as "untenable."

Just in time for Valentine's Day, commentator Miles Hoffman highlights the most notable of classical music couples.

Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla is a fast-rising star in the classical music world, and her debut performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra back in February of 2018 was highlighted by a revelatory reading of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. We're pleased to rebroadcast this concert on Sunday, December 12th at 1 PM on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, December 13th at 7 PM on WRTI HD-2.

Every year, Philadelphia-area residents have the chance to experience, for free, the talents of exceptional young student vocalists, instrumentalists,…

Steinway Musical Instruments is on the auction block and a mystery bidder, rumored to be hedge fund manager John Paulson, appears to have the winning bid at $458 million. Ilya Marritz explains why the fairly healthy company is seeking a buyout in the first place.

The veteran jazz master teams up with one of America's most cherished songwriters.

Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has fired Daniele Gatti after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced in a Washington Post article. The orchestra says more women have come forward since then.

The humble German fiddler is in demand around the world. His formidable technique and self-effacing style allow the music to speak volumes.