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This is Kate's last week with Kids Commute and IPR, so we're sharing some of our very favorite Kids Commute music!

Classical IPR will bid farewell to host Kate Botello in October and make some changes to the programming schedule.

As October begins, requests include autumn-themed pieces, and movie soundtracks are in vogue!

Hear Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" this weekend on Classical IPR on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Coggin Heeringa recalls a serendipitous moment at Interlochen's Kresge Auditorium when a sudden downpour mirrored the final movement titled "Cloudburst" in Ferde Grofe's "Grand Canyon Suite."

A new Final Fantasy title inspires as much excitement for its soundtrack as for the game itself, and 2023’s Final Fantasy 16 is no exception.

Ever wonder what it takes to make a classical album? We're hanging out in a barn this week with Matthew Cochran and Matthew McAllister, learning about how they made their album "Pale Blue Dot."

There are such different ways classical music audiences can show their appreciation for the music - perhaps silently, perhaps by clapping. What happens, though, when concert attendance ends up being about "the rules"?

Fall is in the air this week, with autumnal music selections from Antonio Vivaldi to Frank Sinatra.

Hear Richard Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" this weekend on Classical IPR on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Bryn Roberts makes his debut with "Aloft," an album showcasing original compositions alongside new interpretations of jazz standards.

Hear pianist Soyeon Kate Lee perform "El puerto" from "Iberia" by Issac Albeniz at Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall in Interlochen, MI.

Hear highlights from trombonist Ava Ordman's career - from Interlochen camper to Grand Rapids Symphony principal to Michigan State University professor

Interlochen collaborative pianist Hyemin Kim presents a solo recital at Manistee's Ramsdell Theatre Friday night. She visited Studio A to give a preview.

Explore the evolution of American apples from bitter cider varieties to flavorful fruits all while weaving in the myth (and music!) about Johnny Appleseed.

The song "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" was released ten years ago and has since become the soundtrack to millions of viral videos. Its story shows how music has shaped — and been shaped by— social media platforms.

We're celebrating the iconic music spanning Zelda's long history.

How does a pop song become a string quartet? Find out this week as we explore the Vitamin String Quartet's arrangements of tunes by pop icon Taylor Swift!

This episode features ensembles large and small performing at the world's grandest venues, music from the silver screen and television soundtracks.

Hear Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" this weekend on Classical IPR on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Hear three-quarters of a century of Interlochen Arts Academy and Arts Camp musicians perform orchestral masterworks by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

Explore how birds' respond to low pressure and why you notice them flocking before a storm.