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For the centennial of Philly Made saxophonist, composer and educator Jimmy Heath, the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple has organized a special tribute concert (on Oct. 25) and a posthumous album release (on Nov. 20).

In adapting Tennessee Williams' Southern Gothic drama 'Suddenly Last Summer' for the operatic stage, Courtney Bryan waded in the water and listened to the birds. She explains why in an interview with Nate Chinen.

Tune into WRTI on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. to hear the China NCPA's 2025 production of Die Walküre, the second part of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle, which will be broadcast as a part of the WFMT Opera Series.

Meet 16-year-old jazz pianist Fahrad Austin, a junior at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, a member of Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars program, and a scholar in Play on Philly's Marian Anderson Young Artist Program.

With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera.

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a rare performance of the original version of Bruckner's Symphony No. 3, and a commission by Tyshawn Sorey. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts, and pianist Aaron Diehl is featured in the Sorey premiere, For Marilyn Crispell.

From the intimate drama of a new chamber opera to the full-throated spectacle of Carmina burana, the expressive potential of the human voice is on full display in this week’s Fanfare.

Sparks are flying this week: find them on the bandstand with saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, or Cuban drummer Dafnis Prieto, or singer Tyreek Dole. As always, Moment's Notice has all the info you need.

Designed in partnership with Rolex, the Yannick Nézet-Séguin Mentorship Program will be dedicated to developing early-career conducting talent.

Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, selections from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet, and the world premiere of a new work by John Adams, led by principal guest conductor Marin Alsop.