Join us on Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the original version of Bruckner's Symphony No. 3, and the premiere of a piano concerto by Tyshawn Sorey, featuring Aaron Diehl.
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Join us on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a rare performance of the original version of Bruckner's Symphony No. 3, and a commission by Tyshawn Sorey. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts, and pianist Aaron Diehl is featured in the Sorey premiere, For Marilyn Crispell.
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Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, selections from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet, and the world premiere of a new work by John Adams, led by principal guest conductor Marin Alsop.
The Late Set Podcast
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Master drummer Andrew Cyrille is one of our heroes. So we jumped at the chance to share a wide-ranging conversation he had with trumpeter Dave Douglas, on the Greenleaf Music podcast A Noise From the Deep.
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Sound and spirit are inseparable in the music of Kenny Garrett. Several years ago, the saxophonist performed at Temple University. He sat down for a talk with Josh Jackson, and we’re thrilled to bring it to you today as a bonus drop.
WRTI News Stories
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Trumpeter, bandleader and educator Terell Stafford talks about his classical roots, his years with Shirley Scott and Jimmy Heath, and building Temple University’s jazz program.
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For the centennial of Philly Made saxophonist, composer and educator Jimmy Heath, the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple has organized a special tribute concert (on Oct. 25) and a posthumous album release (on Nov. 20).
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In adapting Tennessee Williams' Southern Gothic drama 'Suddenly Last Summer' for the operatic stage, Courtney Bryan waded in the water and listened to the birds. She explains why in an interview with Nate Chinen.