Igor Stravinsky

The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert's "From the Vault" series concludes with performances of Stravinsky's complete ballet The Firebird, Franz Berwald's Symphony No. 3 and more. Tune in on Sunday, March 2 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.

Join us for The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert, on Sunday, June 8 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2. Music and artistic director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads performances from 2019, including generous excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev’s legendary ballet Romeo and Juliet, as well as a recently rediscovered Funeral Song by Igor Stravinsky.

In its coming season, The Philadelphia Orchestra will highlight milestones in its own 125-year history — while also premiering vibrant new works, and featuring prominent soloists and guest conductors.

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.

The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert presents a program marked by intense anticipation and excitement — the world premiere of John Luther Adams' 'Vespers of the Blessed Earth,' featuring The Crossing, alongside Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring.'

Famous for starting a riot, Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' also started a conversation — one that contemporary pianists Sylvie Courvoisier and Cory Smythe are more than happy to engage with on their bold new album.

Join us on Sunday, Dec. 5th at 1 PM on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Dec. 6th at 7 PM on WRTI HD-2 when conductor Nicholas McGegan—best known as a baroque and classical specialist—will be on the podium to conduct this 2018 concert broadcast featuring music not only of the baroque era, but also later re-imaginings of that past.

Early music has been a lifelong passion of conductor Nicholas McGegan. It’s also informed the efforts of composers known for quite different styles,…

June 22, 2020. Just 27 years old, Italian pianist Beatrice Rana has released three major-label albums of diverse repertoire, from powerhouse concerti to…

Join us on Sunday, June 14th at 1 PM on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, June 15th at 7 PM on WRTI HD-2 as our Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert broadcast brings you…