Classical Music

The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's recording of Ravel's Boléro is up for a Grammy nomination for best orchestral performance. The recognition comes at a turbulent moment for Venezuela, but the orchestra remains focused on the music.

Interlochen Arts Academy sophomore Ryan Crawford is a member of the orchestra that will play side-by-side with professional musicians in March.

During this blustery weekend, we warm up with music for sharing memories, marking birthdays and celebrating listeners' cats and dogs!

On Saturday, January 24 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "Porgy and Bess" by the Gershwins.

Brass Solidarity is a Minneapolis community band that was formed after George Floyd was killed. Now, they're playing at protests against ICE, in an effort to bring joy and break potential tension.

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring.

For climate scientists, these artworks from the Golden Age of Dutch Painting function as visual data sources of sustained climatic conditions rather than isolated events.

Interlochen Arts Academy senior Sydney Kassekert is writing an original song that she'll perform with Yo-Yo Ma in March.

Traditional pieces, more current gems and some old favorites are among the selections this weekend!

On Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "Carmen" by Georges Bizet.