Classical Music

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear Classical IPR's broadcast of "La forza del destino" by Giuseppe Verdi.

Viridian Strings welcomes a pianist into the mix for the first time for two recitals this weekend in Traverse City and Frankfort.

The quiet resilience of trees reveals itself through latent buds, nature’s hidden understudies, ready to step into the spotlight when damage strikes.

Guitarists Matthew Cochran and Matthew McAllister stopped by Classical IPR to talk about their U.S. and European tour, their use of modified guitars, and the unique challenges of performing together as a cross-continental duo.

High school seniors Cecilia Balog and Konrad Kuzma recently won top scholarships from the Grand Traverse Musicale.

No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.

There are plenty of brass ensembles to hear in this episode, along with giant symphonies, chamber music for strings and a bit of jazz too.

On Saturday at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "The Queen of Spades" by Peter Tchaikovsky.

Classical IPR broadcasts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra live concert — Friday, June 6 at 10:45 a.m. ET.

A new opera tells the story of the Black women who organized in Alabama leading up to the Montgomery bus boycott.