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David Redfern/RedfernsAhead of the Miles Davis centennial on May 26, WRTI hosts Bob Craig and Bobbi Booker recall a few encounters with the artist, in Philadelphia and beyond. -
Nate Chinen/WRTIHe was one of the most famous musicians in the United States in the first half of the 19th century. But Francis Johnson, a Black, native-born Philadelphian, was almost swallowed by history. Here's how it happened, and how it's being redressed.
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We’re taking time to thank the thousands of supporters who help ensure that classical music and jazz continue to have a home across our region. If you’re a supporting member of WRTI, thank you. -
This week, Sun Ra Arkestra Bandleader Marshall Allen celebrates his 102nd birthday, Snarky Puppy members work in an offshoot trio, and Tony Miceli and Dianne Monroe co-lead a chamber quartet. -
This week Fanfare brings you a number of concerts honoring America's semiquincentennial, a performance of a Baroque opera, and more. -
To celebrate Miles Davis' centennial on May 26, WRTI will present 24 hours of programming devoted entirely to his catalog. Here are a few highlights and more details. -
For more than 25 years, bassist Carlos Henriquez has been the beating heart in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He joins us to talk about his dynamite new album, 'Monk con Clave.' -
Tune in on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. to hear a 1950 Metropolitan Opera production of Verdi's Don Carlo, voted on and chosen for the Met's Listener's Choice -
The spring edition of Exit Zero in Cape May feels like the unofficial kickoff to summer festival season. But that's not all we have in the mix this week — far from it. -
In this week's Fanfare: Opera Philadelphia presents Davóne Tines' The Black Clown, Isata Kanneh-Mason performs her fourth PCMS concert, and much more. -
Tune in on May 9 at 1 p.m. to hear The Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of Donizetti's opera La Fille du Régiment -
This week features classical performances spanning a variety of regions and time periods.
