From the World of Classical Music
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The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R&B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.
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![Beethoven, (1936). German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the most recognised and influential of western composers. From "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]. Artist Unknown. (Photo by The Print Collector via Getty Images)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/41b765b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5090x2836+0+721/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F5090x4278%200%200%2Fresize%2F5090x4278%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F3d2d208e4d57844018ec24a6c598%2Fgettyimages-1160951840.jpg)
Virtuosic pianist and composer Beethoven suffered from several debilitating ailments. A new study suggests lead poisoning may be at least partly to blame. -
Our updated list of the year's best songs includes a sweet reflection from beabadoobee, Nathy Peluso's wildly infectious "Aprender A Amar," the mind-blowing virtuosity of pianist Yuja Wang and more.Featured songs and artists:1. Nathy Peluso: "APRENDER A AMAR," from 'GRASA'2. Jakob Lindberg: "Musette" and "Tombeau" from 'Robert de Visée: Theorbo Solos'3. Brijean: "Workin' On It," from 'Macro'4. Yuja Wang: "Danzón No. 2 (Marquez)," from 'The Vienna Recital'5. beabadoobee: "Coming Home," from 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves'6. Grupo Frontera & NICKI NICOLE: "DESQUITE," from JUGANDO A QUE NO PASA NADA'Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review!Question, comments or any feedback always welcome at allsongs@npr.org -
The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. -
The rising young singer-songwriter, who tours with Willie Nelson and sings on Beyoncé's latest album, is making a name for herself in a new era of more inclusive country music.
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About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation. -
Faliks draws from her Ukrainian-Jewish heritage and Mikhail Bulgakov's anti-censorship novel The Master and Margarita for a new album. -
The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence. -
Giacomo Puccini's final opera Turandot gets a brand new ending premiered in Washington, with music by a composer known for video game tunes and a librettist who produced 'Succession' -
The composer and percussionist was "shocked beyond belief" after hearing the news on Monday afternoon.
![Beethoven, (1936). German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the most recognised and influential of western composers. From "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]. Artist Unknown. (Photo by The Print Collector via Getty Images)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/96f4478/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5090x2836+0+721/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpr.brightspotcdn.com%2Fdims3%2Fdefault%2Fstrip%2Ffalse%2Fcrop%2F5090x4278%200%200%2Fresize%2F5090x4278%21%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F3d2d208e4d57844018ec24a6c598%2Fgettyimages-1160951840.jpg)
Thank you to all who contributed during our 2024 spring campaign.
You hear some of the world's most amazing examples of musical collaboration here on a daily, even hourly basis. You also make magic happen when you come together with us. Your financial support helps bring the music on WEMC to life. If you didn't get a chance to give, it's never too late to support this great music.
You hear some of the world's most amazing examples of musical collaboration here on a daily, even hourly basis. You also make magic happen when you come together with us. Your financial support helps bring the music on WEMC to life. If you didn't get a chance to give, it's never too late to support this great music.
An hour of classical music, featuring live performances from local organizations around our listening area, every Sunday and Tuesday at 7pm, and Thursday at 1pm.
Bob's Record Shelf presents a wide range of composers for the classical music lover, every Monday evening on WEMC from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Heifetz On Air presents captivating performances by Heifetz International Music Institute students, alums, and faculty, every Tuesday at 1pm and Friday at 7pm.
Sing It! is a mostly contemplative, mostly unaccompanied choral music program. Each week, host Kimberlea Daggy chooses from the treasure trove of choral music that spans the centuries, from pieces created a millennium ago to works written today. Hear music that soothes the soul and feeds the spirit.