Samuel Gwin
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St. Olaf College
Seeking the perfect soundtrack for merriment and cheer this holiday season? WRTI's carefully curated playlists and adored annual specials will keep the sparkle alive.
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Listen to The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert on Demand
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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.
WRTI Video of the Week
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.
WRTI News Stories
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The editorial director of WRTI in Philadelphia shares his favorite albums of the year, including a "thinking person's thrill ride" of a jazz guitar album. -
Join us to experience the uplifting music of the Jewish Festival of Lights. We have a wonderful lineup of music planned and, of course, our yearly broadcasts of Hanukkah specials starting on Sunday, Dec. 14. -
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has announced its 2025 grantees: 44 organizations and artists around the Philadelphia area, including Kendrah Butler-Waters and Nathalie Joachim.
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