Classical Music

In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds.

Choral works, pieces for solo piano and plenty of music anticipating Saint Patrick's Day in this episode!

On Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced Friday afternoon that Richard Grenell is leaving the Kennedy Center. The arts complex is scheduled to close in July for renovations.

The Traverse City Philharmonic has moved this weekend’s Brahms Requiem concert from Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. to Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m.

In early spring, many so-called green plants are tinged with red or purple. Nature, it turns out, doesn't rush the wearing of the green.

Classical IPR broadcasts the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on the "Imagine US" tour.

Requesters have spring on the brain for this episode with music about larks, Saint Patrick's Day and more!

On Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "Les Troyens à Carthage" from "Les Troyens" by Hector Berlioz.

Guitarist Lenny Ranallo and pianist Yolanda Tapia bridge classical and folk traditions in their upcoming recital of Latin American sonatas.