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©MannAhead of "We The People," a week-long festival he curated for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma speaks about the power of practicing gratitude, music's role in restoring the spirit, and what we can learn from Johannes Brahms. -
www.postalmuseum.si.eduAfter 250 years, it’s safe to say that America has found its footing when it comes to classical music. From the earliest colonial-era fife and drum tunes, to full length contemporary operas, here are 50 pieces of classical music specifically associated with each of America's 50 United States.
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The actor talks with CRB's Brian McCreath about narrating Copland's tribute to the 16th President of the United States, as well as his own love of and enthusiasm for classical music. -
The first stop on a tour of America’s natural wonders, through the music of composer Ferde Grofé. -
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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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An earworm, some hype, a buttery-smooth cover, and more, in April's Instant Replay. -
In its 2026-2027 concert season, the newly rebranded Vivo Performing Arts offers Massachusetts audiences over 80 classical music, jazz, and dance performances, while also presenting innovative and genre-defying acts and introducing new local initiatives in Roxbury and beyond.
