Joseph V. Labolito
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Temple University
Pay no attention to the ghost of Mozart haunting our music library. As we head into Halloween, WRTI is celebrating the sweet as well as the spooky side of the holiday.
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Listen to The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert on Demand
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Allie Ippolito/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a rare performance of the original version of Bruckner's Symphony No. 3, and a commission by Tyshawn Sorey. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts, and pianist Aaron Diehl is featured in the Sorey premiere, For Marilyn Crispell. -
Jeff Fusco/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, selections from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet, and the world premiere of a new work by John Adams, led by principal guest conductor Marin Alsop.
The Late Set Podcast
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Who is our next breakout jazz singer? Chances are, they were in Paris this month for the Herbie Hancock International Jazz Vocals Competition. Nate was there too, and now he brings us a field report — including his backstage interview with Malou Oheix, the 27-year-old French vocalist who won first prize. -
Master drummer Andrew Cyrille is one of our heroes. So we jumped at the chance to share a wide-ranging conversation he had with trumpeter Dave Douglas, on the Greenleaf Music podcast A Noise From the Deep.
WRTI News Stories
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As America marked its 250th anniversary this year, pianist Lara Downes set out to explore its history through the prism of song. She'll do the same this week at Rowan University, in a concert and conversation with Rhiannon Giddens. But first, she shared some thoughts with us.
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Join host Mark Pinto on Nov. 1 from 3-6 p.m. for Sunday Classical: New Releases. This November edition will feature solo cello works performed by Curtis alum Arlen Hlusko; pianist Daniil Trifonov in solo and concertante works from Latin America and the Caribbean; and 15-year-old violinist Himari's debut with Decca Classics. -
Heading into Halloween week, we’re looking at a lot of musical treats, from visiting dignitaries and local luminaries alike.
