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Edgar Stillman Kelley: America’s First Artist-in-Residence
An American classical composer takes his place in an educational institution.
11-11-2026
Tune in Today: Strauss’s Autumnal Horn Concerto No. 2
Written six decades after his first, the composer's second horn concerto is a late-career piece that brings back the clarity and warmth of his earlier music.
11-9-2026
Tune in Today: Bach’s Answer to a King’s Challenge
When J.S. Bach met King Frederick II, a royal musical challenge sparked one of history's most ingenious masterpieces.
11-7-2026
The Haunting Song of the Humpback Whales
An underwater microphone aided in the discovery of the oceanic giant’s melodic side.
11-7-2026
Tune in Today: The Youthful Exuberance of Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1
Richard Strauss flaunts the horn's range in his most popular concerto.
11-6-2026
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A Song on the Lips Creates Freedom in the Mind and Heart
Older songs preserve cultural memory, and when sung communally, instill in us their wisdom.
11-4-2026
Arthur Batelle Whiting: A Composer of the Second New England School
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet an honorary member of the acclaimed group.
11-3-2026
George E. Whiting: Uncommon Organist and Composer of Organ Music
New England born and bred, this musician worked with the amazing Boston Six.
11-2-2026
Singer-Songwriter Charles Billingsley Unveils ‘Replay’
The spiritual album features classic hymns, special guests, and orchestral arrangements.
11-1-2026
Tune in Today: Mozart’s Mischievous Friendship
How a legendary friendship between Mozart and his favorite horn player inspired a masterpiece full of inside jokes.
11-1-2026
J.S. Bach’s Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor: The Infinity of the Finite
The German composer's organ masterpiece turns endless musical repetition into an infinite journey of discovery.
10-30-2026
Amy Beach: America’s Lady Composer
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet a major player and composer who developed her own sound.
10-29-2026
Tune In Today: The Finality of Schubert’s ‘Cello’ Quintet
Written shortly before his tragically early death, Schubert's quintet for strings is a marvel to hear.
10-28-2026
In a World of Short Videos, Bach Asks Us to Slow Down
Ahead of their Australian tour, legendary cellist Mischa Maisky and his daughter explain why its time to stop scrolling and embrace classical music.
10-26-2026
Tune in Today: How the ‘Entry of the Gladiators’ Became the Theme of Clowns
Originally composed as a grand military march, this iconic tune traveled from European brass bands and Roman arenas straight to the circus ring.
10-26-2026
Edward MacDowell: America’s Romantic Composer
In this installment of 'The Brilliant Boston Six,' we meet a musician whose work awakened America’s classical tradition.
10-26-2026
Horatio Parker: Organist, Composer, and Professor
In this installment of 'The Brilliant Boston Six,' we meet an outstanding composer during the renaissance of American music.
10-23-2026
Craig Morgan Releases ‘My Country’
The country singer’s latest album features patriotic songs and reimagined hits.
10-23-2026
‘Voice of a Century’: The Marian Anderson Experience
Anthony Tommasini presents an uneven consideration of the legendary contralto’s life and career.
10-21-2026
Tune In Today: Tchaikovsky’s Tribute to November
A wintry landscape emerges through Sergei Rachmaninoff's capable hands.
10-21-2026
Marian MacDowell: The American Clara Schumann
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet Marian MacDowell, who established the MacDowell Colony.
10-21-2026
After 35 Years of Silence, Soprano Finds Her Voice Again Through Meditation and Compassion
'In my early 20s, I started to struggle with mental health issues, and because of that, I felt a lot of loss in my life,' says Catherine Riley.
10-20-2026
The Gatlin Brothers Announce Farewell Tour
The country-gospel trio concludes more than seven decades in the music industry with a grand nationwide tour.
10-20-2026
George Whitefield Chadwick: Building the New England Conservatory
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,' we meet an American musician, composer, and music educator.
10-19-2026
Tune in Today: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor Is a Jewel
One musician called the composer's concerto the "heart's jewel."
10-18-2026
The Violinist Going Viral Providing an ‘Upper Class Experience’ at Petrol Stations
The Queensland-based Jonathan Ginn has garnered over 18 million views.
10-18-2026
Tune in Today: Beethoven’s 15-Second Masterpiece
Known for monumental symphonies, the classical giant also wrote a teaching piece that you could easily miss in a sneeze.
10-17-2026