Interlochen Public Radio's comprehensive guide to live, in-person concerts in northern Michigan during the 2025 winter season.

This episode is filled with selections for the stage, the movies and television. There are chamber works, orchestral pieces and solo piano gems.

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" on Classical IPR.

In his album Amours Interdites (Forbidden Love) French pianist David Kadouch explores music by gay composers who concealed their sexuality in 19th and 20th century societies that wouldn't accept them.

Hear the Aeolus Quartet perform music of Giacomo Puccini in a concert from Interlochen Center for the Arts on Performance Today.

Discover how gently falling snow creates a winter blanket and hidden sanctuary for burrowing creatures.

Composers respond to the events of their lives, and those events are all shaped by politics. How can music operate free of political influence?

Favorites from Nino Rota, Maurice Jarre and Carter Burwell are among this week's selections.

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" on Classical IPR.

Are you a college or graduate student who knows a lot about classical music and wants to learn about radio? Join Classical IPR's staff for the summer!

Vidiots and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater teamed up to provide an escape from reality for families facing trauma and loss from the Los Angeles wildfires.

Does stamping feet actually help humans (or birds) warm up their feet?

After nearly a decade, "Kids Commute" will end its run on Classical IPR this week.

The community will come together in memory of the late actor and EGOT winner on Jan. 17, which would have been his 94th birthday.

On this final week of the show, hear music requested by Alena, Yilin, Jason, Mia and Olivia.

This episode has music evoking images of winter scenes, children's toys and outer space!

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto" on Classical IPR.

Central United Methodist Church, in Traverse City, is launching a new music performance series.

We asked, and you answered - what did you think of Classical IPR's holiday music programming this past season?

Georgia O'Keeffe's "Sky Above the Clouds" reminds us that even with grey skies, there's beauty above.

Founding member Joshua Davis talks with IPR about Steppin' In It's upcoming shows in Traverse City.

On this week's program, hear music suggested by Quinlan, Wit, Anni, William and Miranda.

This episode has music marking the end of the Christmas season, along with love songs, orchestras and organs!

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of Jacques Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann" on Classical IPR.