As part of our video series, WRTI Presents Astral, Cuban-American cellist Thomas Mesa recently visited the WRTI Performance Studio and played three works that use the cello’s unique voice to respond to the pandemic and social turmoil.

Astral Artist Brittany Lasch stopped by WRTI’s Performance Studio recently with pianist Thomas Weaver. Both are featured here in our video series, WRTI Presents ASTRAL.

Astral pianist Ronaldo Rolim stopped by WRTI's Performance Studio recently and played a fascinating program that shows off his virtuosity and sensitivity in equal measure.

Astral artist Rachel Lee O’Brien stopped by WRTI’s Performance Studio recently and shared a program of music for harp celebrating her Appalachian roots. She was accompanied by Angela Massey on flute. Both are featured here in our video series, WRTI Presents ASTRAL.

When she’s not on stage as principal harp of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Astral laureate Emily Levin plays, well, just about anything she wants on her harp.

Astral artists Beomjae Kim on flute and Ekaterina Skliar on mandolin are kicking off our new video series, WRTI Presents Astral, with a program of music celebrating the connections between music, art, and culture, recorded in WRTI’s Performance Studio last month.