YourClassical presents music from diverse sources 24/7, year-round. For Black History Month, in addition to this regular programming, we’re paying tribute to the essential music of great Black composers and performers with the special content listed and linked below. Come celebrate with us throughout February!
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violist Eliesha Nelson talks about the Cleveland Orchestra’s latest recording featuring the music of George Walker. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!
Meet Vernon Neal, the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.
The United Ukrainian Ballet Company is made up of dancers taking refuge in the Netherlands. The company travels to Washington, D.C., to perform Giselle, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky.
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features listener’s favorite tracks from 'The Sound of Music,' 'Patton,' 'Fahrenheit 451' and more. Listen now!
The Exilarte Center in Vienna is the world's leading research institution devoted to preserving the work of composers such as Walter Arlen and others, who were exiled or killed during the Holocaust.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for Jan. 27, 2023, we celebrate Mozart’s birthday, a Northfield listener wins the unofficial award for best description of a piece of music and host Steve Staruch is joined by Project DJ co-host Colleen Bur.
The composer of Breaking the Waves speaks candidly about equity in her field, the importance of role models and the unglamorous side of writing music every day.
Pianist Jon Batiste has been pushing the boundaries of classical music since he was a child, fusing jazz and R&B with classical music to create an unforgettable sound. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, clarinetist Anthony McGill joins the Pacifica Quartet to share new American compositions in their latest recording, ‘American Stories.’ Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!
