Candles Burning Brightly 2021

Hosted by Mindy Ratner, ‘Candles Burning Brightly’ is a one-hour celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights with an exploration of holiday foods and traditional activities — and plenty of music. 


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Stephen Sondheim, the celebrated composer-songwriter, died Friday at 91. He won several Tonys and Grammys, as well as an Oscar and Pulitzer, for musicals that included ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Company.’


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Stephen Sondheim, the Broadway legend, has died at 91

New Classical Tracks - John Jeter (Extended)

New Classical Tracks - John Jeter

Conductor John Jeter continues his series of recording the works of American composer Florence Prince in his new album with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!


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Conductor John Jeter continues to celebrate the works of Florence Price

Listen to the Story

‘Twyla Moves,’ a documentary by PBS American Masters, tells the story of the legendary choreographer, who got her start performing on subway platforms in the 1960s. Originally broadcast April 8, 2021. 


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Neither the pandemic nor age can keep choreographer Twyla Tharp from her work

Share the joys of the music you love with young listeners through YourClassical Storytime — classic stories with a classical twist!


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Musical siblings Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason debut their first duo album

Violinist Daniel Hope embarks on his most creative project to date

Pianist Seong-Jin Cho revisits Frédéric Chopin 

Pianist Jeremy Denk revisits his favorite childhood composer, Mozart  

ARC Ensemble honors composer Dmitri Klebanov

Pianist Daniil Trifonov loves spending time with Bach

Pianist Jean Yves-Thibaudet enjoys complete freedom on 'Carte Blanche'

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Pianist Beyza Yazgan tells a story about her homeland

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'Welcome Christmas' is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles, conducted by Philip Brunelle. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including compositions and arrangements by John Rutter, Stephen Paulus, Alice Parker and more.


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The holidays are officially underway.  This hour a look as some of the films that span Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year with "Miracle on 34th Street", "Little Women", and some of the TV classics "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "The Snowman" as well as a tribute to Steven Sondheim who died Friday morning.

Holiday Kickoff

The holidays are officially underway.  This hour a look as some of the films that span Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year with "Miracle on 34th Street", "Little Women", and some of the TV classics "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "The Snowman" as well as a tribute to Steven Sondheim who died Friday morning.



YourClassical Adventures: Episode 62 - Calming Sounds

Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending

Claude Debussy: Claire de Lune

Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

What makes you feel calm? Knowing it’s the weekend? A clean and organized space? How about a beautiful piece of music to help you relax? This episode is all about peaceful music that helps you relax, stay calm and maybe even fall asleep.


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Episode 62 - Calming Sounds

Stephen Sondheim has died at 91. Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes looks back on her favorite Sondheim tunes.


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10 Stephen Sondheim songs we'll never stop listening to

Enjoy all of YourClassical’s Thanksgiving favorites in one place as we prepare for an evening of family, friends and celebration. 


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Johann Albrechtsberger - Trombone Concerto: Finale

Johann Albrechtsberger - Trombone Concerto: Finale

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