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As he prepares for the east coast premiere of 'The Comet / Poppea' at Curtis Opera Theatre, visionary director Yuval Sharon talks about his bracing new book, and his vision for enlivening the art form.
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Tenor saxophonist Booker Ervin was born on Oct. 31. His "Eerie Dearie" is a must for your spooky playlist this year.
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Kicking off with the American premiere of Missy Mazzoli's 'The Listeners,' Opera Philadelphia's 2024-25 season will also feature fresh interpretations of operas by Mozart and Joseph Bologne.
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The late American composer John Cage left it up to the performer to decide how long his work, Organ2/ASLSP, should take. A group in Germany is testing the limits.
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During his residency of the famed Blue Note jazz club in New York, the OutKast-rapper-turned-flutist showed us why New Blue Sun is both less and more than that question.
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"The best thing about the Grammys is that we’re all together," Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist in Imani Winds, said while accepting an award. Her pronouncement rings true in light of the breadth of classical artists in this year's winners circle.
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Faces both fresh and familiar made up the winner’s circle for jazz at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. WRTI's Nate Chinen runs down the results.
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A mainstay on the Philly scene, Hiruy Tirfe has finally released his debut, whose title is a testament to hard work. And he's not just talking about the saxophone.
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Meet a steel pan artist that will knock you out of your shoes. Jonathan Scales provides new angles to hear and appreciate his enigmatic instrument.
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Schickele wrote serious classical works, but he was best known for his satirical pieces, which he attributed to the fictional PDQ Bach.
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In its 125th season, The Philadelphia Orchestra will offer a healthy dose of Mahler, a handful of premieres, and works by composers of color.
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WRTI's editorial director has been going to Winter Jazzfest in New York for 20 years. He picked a baker's dozen highlights from the coming weekend.