Curtis Institute of Music

Whether you’re drawn to tradition or discovery, there's something in this week's Fanfare calendar worth hearing.

Although Valentine's Day has passed, the love of music remains, bringing us a wide range of performances this week.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Luckily, this week is offering plenty of opportunities to see some lovely performances from a number of heavy hitters. Make it a date!

Meet harpist Maya Lindsey, a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, who got her start on the instrument with the Lyra Society.

This week in Fanfare, fabulous offerings from Opera Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Academy of Vocal Arts, Curtis Composers and more.

This week's musical offerings remind us just how rich the classical music scene is in the City of Brotherly Love. Read more about Mike Bolton's picks in Fanfare, from WRTI.

The latest edition of Fanfare, our weekly classical guide, features The Philadelphia Orchestra season kickoff, the Black Pearl Brass Quintet, and promising young singers from the Academy of Vocal Arts and Curtis Institute.

Sergei Rachmaninoff was the preeminent piano virtuoso of the early 20th century. For his 150th birth anniversary, which also falls during Steinway Week, WRTI invited five Philadelphia-based pianists to perform his works and discuss his legacy.

For her triumphant second album, 'More Touch,' vibraphonist Patricia Brennan balances a percussive quartet with a personal blend of influences.

In 2014, a study found that only 1.4% of orchestra musicians were Black. In 2022, it's hard to know if that number is better or worse.