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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. In particular, she talks about Fanny’s ‘Easter Sonata,’ which was for many years thought to have been composed by her brother. Listen now!

Puerto Rico’s unstable electric grid affects every sector of society, including the island’s rich cultural scene. An outage abruptly ended an emerging pianist’s recent concert, touching a nerve.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from films about teaching, schools and more, including ‘Dead Poets’ Society,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘Inside Out.’ Listen now!

DePrince, born in Sierra Leone, lost both her parents during the country’s civil war. She became the youngest principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and later joined the Boston Ballet.

The Project DJ co-host for this week’s Friday Favorites is Julian Westerlund. A psychology graduate of Bethel University, he also is a violinist, performing with the St. Paul Civic Symphony and the Kenwood Orchestra. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!

Classical music is a hit in Arkansas, where the symphony orchestra will have a new $12 million home. The Stella Boyle Smith Music Center is the symphony’s first permanent home in its 58-year history.

On this edition of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we hear highlights from a concert at the 2024 BBC Proms celebrating creative cinematic sounds, including music by Son Lux from ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once,’ Bryce Dessner from ‘Sing Sing’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra honor conductor Lukas Foss and his legacy on their latest album, featuring his Symphony No. 1. Listen now!

An Australian musician is touring the U.S., turning everyday people into a choir capable of beautiful harmonies.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel plays two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections from ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ ‘Hugo’ and ‘The Hunt for Red October.’ Listen now!