Philadelphia Ballet

Devony Smith & Grant Youngblood in Lyric Fest, among other delights

Zev Kane

December drops us into a holiday bounty, with Lyric Fest's Fascinating Rhythm, Philadelphia Ballet's production of The Nutcracker, Carols by Candlelight and more.

Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra conducting apprentices Lily Carmichael and Emma Lokmer

WRTI Spotlight

Rising Stars: A Conversation with Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra's Conducting Apprentices

Lydia Veilleux

Meet Lily Carmichiael and Emma Lockmer, Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra conducting apprentices.

WRTI Spotlight

Hagen Quartet, the Irish Tenors, and a healthy dose of Beethoven

Dave Tarantino

If one ever needed proof of Philadelphia as a thriving center of classical music, they need only to consider this week's lineup in Fanfare.

WRTI Spotlight

Handel's 'Messiah,' Tchaikovsky’s 'Nutcracker' and more festive flair

Meg Bragle

Fanfare this week is a stocking full of Christmas wonder, including Handel's 'Messiah' and the Philadelphia Girls Choir.