-
Fanfare is jam-packed with stellar concerts this week, including the Curtis Opera Theatre's production of a Saariaho opera; Nathalie Joachim with a new evening-length work; and a monumental program by the Jasper String Quartet.
-
Kurt Elling has lately been earning ovations on Broadway, but he hits Philly with pianist Christian Sands, as on their duo album 'Wildflowers, Vol. 3.'
-
This week's Moment's Notice features performances from Nicole Henry, Kim Waters with Gerald Veasley, Pete Malinverni and more.
-
Pianists Mitsuko Uchida and Benjamin Grosvenor, clarinetist Andreas Ottensamer and orchestras such as the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic and the Finnish Radio Symphony are among the highlighted releases in our July 2025 edition of Sunday Classical: New Releases. Join host Mark Pinto on WRTI on July 6 from 3-6 p.m. to hear highlights from each of these albums, and read his thoughts here.
-
Throughout the Fourth of July weekend, WRTI jazz hosts will feature music that showcases the art form's representation of, and contribution to, the United States of America. Here are some highlights to listen for.
-
From Sousa's "Star Spangled Banner" to Bernstein's 'Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,' our Classical programming on July 4 is a celebration of American voices and visions.
-
Join us on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you an encore presentation of Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Gabriela Lena Frank from the 2024/2025 season, with Marin Alsop at the podium and violinist Randall Goosby as soloist.
-
High summer and the Fourth of July weekend have conspired to make this a quieter stretch on the calendar — but there are a few gigs to know about, including a free outdoor concert by a jazz-guitar great.
-
We’ve reached the midpoint of 2025, and listened our way through well over a hundred albums. In this episode, we’re sharing half a dozen of our favorites.
-
Join us on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica"), Michael Tilson Thomas' 'Agnegram,' and Ravel's 'Piano Concerto for the Left Hand,' featuring Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Osmo Vänskä is on the podium.
-
Eugene Ormandy spent more than 40 years at the helm of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and it can be easy to take his legacy for granted. But a major new boxed set renews his claim to artistic excellence.
-
We may be experiencing a heat wave, but the music this week is keeping it cool. Catch Josh Lawrence at the Black Squirrel, Ari Hoenig at Chris', Matmos at Solar Myth and more.