Hilary Scott
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Courtesy of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.
All summer long, WCRB is spotlighting American music and the composers who weave the musical fabric of our country.
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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."
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On The Bach Hour, a simple tune is continually transformed, creating the foundations of multiple themes in the composer's Cantata No. 93, conducted by Ton Koopman. -
On WCRB In Concert with the Boston Festival Orchestra, the BFO launches their fifth anniversary Summer Stage season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Dorothy Chang’s "Skizzen," and Artistic Director Alyssa Wang's violin concerto "Swept Away." -
On WCRB In Concert with Newport Classical, the dynamic ensemble Twelfth Night brings their signature blend of historical performance and dynamic energy to Newport, RI.
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The two-time Grammy-nominated Neave Trio celebrates the diverse voices that have shaped, and been shaped by, American musical traditions.
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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.
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, a simple tune is continually transformed, creating the foundations of multiple themes in the composer's Cantata No. 93, conducted by Ton Koopman.
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