WRTI Spotlight

From Saint Hildegard de Bingen to Billie Eilish, cellist Rafaela Gromes celebrates works by women on 'Femmes,' a double album performed with Festival Strings Lucerne.

The soulful organist Shirley Scott, who would have turned 89 on March 14, combined a pianistic touch with an edge of Philly grit — a balance spotlighted in several new releases spanning her career.

Two exciting soloists, British cello sensation Sheku Kanneh-Mason and South African soprano Pretty Yende, join The Philadelphia Orchestra in a program of Haydn and Mahler, alongside a world premiere by Xi Wang.

After more than 50 years in radio, Kevin Gordon is retiring; his last day on the air will be March 17. Here are some gracious parting words.

Within both jazz and classical realms, women have found far greater representation on record and in concert programming. So this Women’s History Month, WRTI celebrates forward progress while reflecting on past milestones.

Dozens of vibrant recordings of works by women composers released since the last International Women’s Day are a barometer of progress. Here are 10 of our favorites.

Alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin drew inspiration from a harrowing personal experience to create 'Phoenix,' a powerful album that proudly heralds "the era of women."

Clarinetist Ricardo Morales and violist Choong-Jin Chang shine in Max Bruch's Concerto for Clarinet, Viola, and Orchestra in E Minor, on a program that also features Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9.

He's been turning heads in Philly since grade school. Now drummer Nazir Ebo is 23, and poised to make a broader impact on the music.