Arielle Doneson: González; Zuzanna Specjal: Yamada
All summer long, WCRB is spotlighting American music and the composers who weave the musical fabric of our country.
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From colonial-era marches to 17th Century hymn books, hear all about the music that shaped Colonial America’s musical footing. -
Multi-Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar winner Jon Batiste tells Julia Marcus about his upcoming release "Black Mozart," which "reimagines the classical tradition through a Black American musical lens." -
Catalan Olivia Pérez-Collellmir honors the centenary of Antoni Gaudí with her piece "Seven Dreams of Gaudí," and WCRB's Brian McCreath speaks with Morning Edition's Tori Bedford from Barcelona after attending the piece's world premiere. -
Classical music takes a gander at space rocks of all sorts — from composers discovering planets to interstellar travel.
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On WCRB In Concert with the Boston Pops, relive the adventure and wonder of John Williams’ greatest film scores with music from Harry Potter, Superman, Jaws, and Star Wars. -
On WCRB In Concert with the Boston Pops, Ray Chen brings his inventive interpretations to both classical showpieces and his favorite music from film, television, and video games. -
On The Bach Hour, Masaaki Suzuki conducts a joyfully expressive cantata written for the dedication of a pipe organ in a small German village, and William Porter performs on that very instrument.
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GBH Music and Emmanuel Music showcase the radiant spirit of J.S. Bach's music for the season, featuring his Christmas Oratorio.
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Countertenor John Holiday sings a deeply personal program of spirituals, concert music, and his own arrangements, accompanied by pianist Kevin J. Miller, and shares stories from his background in music.
What makes an opera performance great? GBH Music partnered with Boston Lyric Opera, New England Conservatory of Music, and legendary opera singers Patricia Racette, Susan Graham, and Davóne Tines to explore an extraordinary art form.
From NPR Music
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Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera. -
Sharpe played a newly rich tech bro on vacation in The White Lotus. Now he's starring as Mozart, a musical genius who struggles to "read the room" in a new limited TV series.
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On The Bach Hour, Ton Koopman leads Amsterdam Baroque in music that expresses the timeless theme of forgiveness of one's enemies as a route to contentment.
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