Classical Music

On December 20 and 21, watch the Petoskey native dance with her hometown alma mater, the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet.

June Eickholt and Devin Spaulding, both 2025 Interlochen Arts Academy graduates, will be heard on this week's national broadcast of "From the Top."

Music with snowy imagery and holiday warmth fills this episode along with some minimalism and a Bach fugue for good measure.

On Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "Andrea Chénier" by Umberto Giordano.

Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric street musician Moondog.

The morning star is striking... but it's not a star. It's the planet Venus.

On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premiered on television. In 1995, Peanuts creator Charles Schulz spoke with NPR's Bob Edwards on Morning Edition.

This episode has seasonal selections, movie hits and a choral spectacular!

On Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini.

DeYoung will take IPR listeners behind the scenes during this season's Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network Season.