In this week’s New Classical Tracks, double bassist Julius Darvas of the Janoska Ensemble talks about performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and others in the group’s latest album, ‘The Big B’s.’
Fred LaBour describes how his annual childhood trips to see the World Youth Orchestra inspired him to pursue a career in music.
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features listener’s favorite tracks from ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Cider House Rules.’ Listen now!
Theremin virtuoso Carolina Eyck plays Kalevi Aho’s Theremin Concerto at the BBC Proms on the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, hosted by Steve Seel.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Itamar Zorman found creative ways to continue performing during the pandemic. One of those became the inspiration for his latest album, ‘Violin Odyssey.’
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on bogus buskers who fake violin virtuosity with recorded music tracks and ask for money to help with rent or medical bills.
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, celebrates Leonard Bernstein with some of his rare film scores with music from ‘On the Town,’ ‘On the Waterfront’ and of course, ‘West Side Story.’ Listen now!
The ensemble of top Ukrainian musicians, including recent refugees, is wrapping up a whirlwind tour with performances in New York City and Washington, D.C.
The Minnesota Orchestra announced the appointment of Thomas Søndergård as its next music director on July 28. Listen to on-demand audio of his December debut with the orchestra, plus watch five other great moments with the exciting Danish conductor from the concert stage.
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has stood her own in the worlds of opera, jazz and gospel. While singing brilliantly across genres, she also is an activist and educator for social justice. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
