From the World of Classical Music
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With a song from 1759 as a mile marker, pianist Lara Downes and historian Jill Lepore examine what this land was like just before it became the United States. -
The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's recording of Ravel's Boléro is up for a Grammy nomination for best orchestral performance. The recognition comes at a turbulent moment for Venezuela, but the orchestra remains focused on the music. -
Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring. -
A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making. -
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes. -
Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers. -
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. -
Snider's supercharged relationship with her art form and open-book stance on depression and anxiety shine through in her new opera, which debuts this week in Los Angeles. -
The Spanish singer Rosalía talks about her new album 'Lux,' a head-spinning, epic album that features classical music, opera and the artist singing in 13 languages. -
For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)
The loss of federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting means that beginning the week of September 1, Airplay, Sing It, and Millennium of Music will be replaced on WEMC by additional classical programming from our partners at Classical 24.
This decision allows us to stay true to our mission—ensuring that classical music remains a vital, accessible part of our community’s cultural life. We thank you for your loyalty and for helping us keep this beautiful tradition strong.
This decision allows us to stay true to our mission—ensuring that classical music remains a vital, accessible part of our community’s cultural life. We thank you for your loyalty and for helping us keep this beautiful tradition strong.
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.