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William Henry Fry, an influential critic, composer and Philadelphian, had a point to make with 'Santa Claus: A Christmas Symphony,' which premiered in 1853. Concert audiences loved it; others, not so much.
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Jessica Griffin/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you an encore presentation of Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Gabriela Lena Frank from the 2024/2025 season, with Marin Alsop at the podium and violinist Randall Goosby as soloist. -
Jeff Fusco/The Philadelphia OrchestraJoin us on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica"), Michael Tilson Thomas' 'Agnegram,' and Ravel's 'Piano Concerto for the Left Hand,' featuring Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Osmo Vänskä is on the podium.
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Peter BernsteinThe Late Set Podcast
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As a tie-in to the WRTI Holiday Gift Guide, Josh and Nate are rummaging through their stockings to talk about some of the boxed sets and other goodies they're most excited about this year. -
Drummer-composer Johnathan Blake frames protest in personal terms on his latest Blue Note album, 'My Life Matters.' Born and raised in Philly, Blake stopped by our studio for an in-depth conversation about family legacy, musical priorities, and an artist's obligation in trying times.
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The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It's endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history. -
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