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For Mike Bolton, an aria from 'The Magic Flute' was a pivotal entry point into the world of opera. He sees the same possibility in Julie Taymor’s spectacular production at The Met Opera, which airs Saturday, June 3 at 1 p.m. on WRTI.

There are some tough choices for a jazz fan in Philly this week. Moment's Notice is here to help you sort them out.

A saxophonist and educator who mentored generations of young Philadelphia jazz musicians, Tony Williams died on Nov. 11. He was 92.

In its 125th season, The Philadelphia Orchestra will offer a healthy dose of Mahler, a handful of premieres, and works by composers of color.

Sonic Youth's co-founder took her cues from a '60s girl-group but forges a new lane. NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich functions as your antidote to the algorithm in eight tracks to know this week.

The Los Angeles-based harpist and composer talks about approaching her instrument in new ways on her debut album.

We’re looking ahead to another busy week on the jazz scene in Philadelphia, with concerts by singer Jazzmeia Horn, flutist Nicole Mitchell, trumpeter Josh Lawrence and more. Moment's Notice is your essential guide.

Whether you feel like summer is whizzing by or dragging on, we’re here with objectively good news: excellent live music just keeps coming. This week brings a visiting legend, a hot band from across the pond, and a local institution celebrating a festive occasion.

Lift Every Voice and Sing, an anthem with a surging melody and a promise of hope and freedom, has been a part of family, political, and social life in Black communities for more than a hundred years.

In honor of Ravel's sesquicentennial, WRTI hosts have picked an array of standout recordings — from a glowing “Jeux d'eau” by Martha Argerich to a masterly Daphnis et Chloé led by André Previn.