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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."
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All summer long, WCRB is spotlighting American music and the composers who weave the musical fabric of our country.
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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.
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On WCRB In Concert with the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, enjoy a collection of performances from CCCMF's 2025 season, featuring music by Debussy, Bach, Schubert, and Dohnányi. -
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.
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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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Harpo Marx — the "silent" Marx brother — can finally be heard speaking in a live album of recently recovered material, which was recorded just six months before he died in 1964. -
Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck's joint project, which took more than 20 years to finalize, sees them collaborate with other folk musicians and singers.
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On The Bach Hour, Philippe Pierlot leads Collegium Vocale Gent and the Ricercar Consort in music that begins in the wonder of the cosmos and ends in quiet, individual commitment.
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