Scottish playwright J.M. Barrie wrote the now-classic adventure tale of Peter Pan as a play for children in 1904. He transformed it into a novel in 1911.…

As various Philadelphia-area organizations mark the centennial of the sinking of Titanic, WRTI's Susan Lewis considers the doomed luxury liner, some of…

Among all of Benjamin Franklin’s many gifts to Philadelphia and the nation - free libraries, fire companies, lightning rods, bifocals, and the University…

David Patrick Stearns looks ahead to the OCP's production of Puccini's tragic love story.The old Broadway fable about a girl plucked out of the chorus and…

WRTI's Jim Cotter speaks with violinist Leila Josefowicz ahead of concerts with The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen.

WRTI's Jim Cotter pays a visit to Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Fairmount Park as it prepares to open a new educational facility. The site dates…

David Patrick Stearns profiles the composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, who conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra this week.

Jim Cotter speaks with James Conlon as the music director of LA Opera and the Ravinia Festival prepares to guest conduct The Philadelphia Orchestra.Susan…

Jim Cotter speaks with Benjamin Beilman ahead of his Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Recital debut. The young violinist has the potential to be "the…

Jim Cotter speaks with James Gaffigan. The young American conductor, with a growing reputation at home and abroad, conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra on…