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The Scaffidi family maintains many traditions rooted in their shared love of classical music.

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, cellist Estelle Choi of the Calidore String Quartet shares why the group thought the best way to tell the story of Beethoven was to start at the end with their latest album, ‘Beethoven: The Late Quartets.’

On this episode of Friday Favorites, for Feb. 24, 2023, host Steve Staruch plays music performed by the U.S Air Force Band, talks about a legendary Allegri work and is joined by Project DJ co-host Anna Belden.

One of the best guitar virtuosos of the 19th century lived right here in the United States. Justin Holland arranged and composed music for the guitar that people nationwide would play. Some of that music has recently been recorded for the first time. Join Scott Blankenship with Holland expert Prof. Ernie Jackson in 'Justin Holland: The Guitar's Black Pioneer.'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, about the company's 2023 tour, which explores themes of love and joy.

Teresita Gómez learned piano in secret at the exclusive fine arts school where her parents worked. She's now a celebrated classical pianist and a longtime promoter of music by Colombian composers.

Join Saturday Cinema host Lynne Warfel as she continues her Oscars deep dive, focusing on winners from the ‘70s and ‘80s. It was a major shift in filmmaking with the arrival of Steven Spielberg, Star Wars, John Williams, The Godfather, Jerry Goldsmith, John Barry and more. Randy Haberkamp, executive vice president of the Library Archives and Sci Tech for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is back to talk all things cinema.

On this episode of Friday Favorites, for Feb. 17, 2023, host Steve Staruch plays requests for chamber music, Laureen requests music by the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra and Robby in Maryland shares his YourClassical story.

Jean Johnson met her future husband in a high school choir room, but 20 years would pass until they had the chance to sing together again.

Composer Ulysses Kay dedicated his life to music. With more than 140 works representing the various genres of classical music, Kay should be a household name. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.