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This is the official page for WRTI 90.1 FM public radio in Philadelphia - your source for classical & jazz!

This is the official page for WRTI 90.1, member-supported public radio in Philadelphia - your source for the very best classical music and jazz, with 14 frequencies serving PA, NJ, and DE, and full-time classical and jazz streams at WRTI.org. We're also committed to producing classical and jazz content that enhances the listening experience for our audience. Tune in and find out why so many listeners love WRTI!

01/08/2026

Check out our latest Young Artist Spotlight featuring the talented sixteen-year-old harpist, Catalina Vasquez Calderon! She is a junior at Northeast High School in Philadelphia and began playing the harp her freshman year, thanks to her music instructor, who saw her potential.

Catalina has had many harp opportunities, including attending the Albert M. Greenfield All-City Orchestra Summer Academy (ACOSA) at Highmark Mann, performing with Elizabeth Hainen in a masterclass, and being a featured performer at her school’s senior prom. Catalina is heavily involved in her school's music ensembles, sports, and clubs, including being president of the Italian Club!

Read more about Catalina’s musical growth and aspirations.
Lyra Society Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts

Meet 16-year-old harpist Catalina Vasquez Calderon, a junior at Northeast High School in Philadelphia, where she plays in orchestra, the Baroque ensemble, and marching band, and studies harp through a partnership between Northeast High School and the Lyra Society.

12/31/2025

Celebrate New Year's with WRTI. On New Year's Day, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we'll broadcast the ever-popular annual New Year’s Day Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna. Tune in at 90.1 FM, or stream at wrti.org and the WRTI app.

🎆 Happy New Year from all of your friends at WRTI! 🎉

Tune in to WRTI on Thursday, Jan. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, to hear the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Concert, the first time under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

12/29/2025

2025 is coming to a close! Are you considering making a year-end gift to WRTI? Here’s the information you need to maximize your tax-smart giving this year, all while supporting the music you love. Thank you!

2025 is coming to a close, and changes to the tax code beginning January 1, 2026, could affect how — and when — you choose to give to WRTI and other nonprofits.

12/19/2025

Seeking the perfect soundtrack for merriment and cheer this holiday season? WRTI's sleighful of Christmas music is here!

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.

12/18/2025

If you’ve been tuned in to WRTI lately, you know we’re already into the swing of the season. Jazzy Christmas cheer will only keep ramping up in the days ahead; here are some highlights to listen for.

If you’ve been tuned in to WRTI lately, you know we’re already into the swing of the season. Christmas cheer will only keep ramping up in the days ahead; here are some highlights to listen for.

12/11/2025

Silent Night Sing-In 2025 is this Friday Dec. 12 at 5PM!

This event has become a traditional Philly gathering at the Kimmel Center, so start your weekend with some festive holiday spirit and join us. Hundreds of carolers have already registered for this free community event, and we can't wait to sing "Silent Night" with everyone.

Event and registration details can be found below. Last minute walk-ins are welcome. We'll start gathering at 5:00 and sing at 5:30. We hope to see you there for a joyful singing hour!
Ensemble Arts Philly John Conahan

We're gathering at the Kimmel Center again this year on Friday, December 12 to sing the beloved carol "Silent Night." We need your voice, so please join us for this free event!

12/08/2025

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has announced its 2025 grantees: artists like Kendrah Butler-Waters and Nathalie Joachim, and organizations including The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, and PRISM Quartet. Read more in our story by Nate Chinen.

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.

12/06/2025

Join us on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”), Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, and a rollicking opener by Michael Tilson Thomas. Guest conductor Osmo Vänskä is on the podium and Pierre-Laurent Aimard is soloist in the Ravel concerto.

Tune in on WRTI 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app. The broadcast will also be available Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.

Join 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. Os...

12/05/2025

Silent Night Sing-In is one week away! Hundreds of carolers have already registered, and we can't wait to sing with everyone next Friday, Dec. 12. Have you registered yet for this free community singing event? It has become a traditional Philly gathering at the Kimmel Center, so join us.

Register and get all the event details. We'll start gathering at 5. p.m. We hope to see you there!

John Conahan Ensemble Arts Philly John TK Scherch

We're gathering at the Kimmel Center again this year on Friday, December 12 to sing the beloved carol "Silent Night." We need your voice, so please join us for this free event!

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday, and we’re celebrating the local changemakers who help the Greater Philadelphia region thrive. These nonprofits, selected by WRTI’s staff, serve our community in meaningful and inspiring ways. We invite you to explore their stories and join us in honoring the people and programs that make our neighborhoods stronger.

This year, we're spotlighting local nonprofits that are making a big difference in our community.

11/29/2025

Join us on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you an encore program of Brahms and Louise Farrenc, plus a new work by Philadelphia native Julia Wolfe. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s music and artistic director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, is on the podium, and welcomes his friend and frequent collaborator, pianist Hélène Grimaud.

Tune in on WRTI 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app. The broadcast will also be available Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.

Join us on Sunday, June 22 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Hélène Grimaud in Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1, alongside Louise Farrenc's First Symphony and Julia Wolfe's 'Pretty,' which the composer calls "a raucous...

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This is the official page for WRTI 90.1, member-supported classical and jazz public radio in Philadelphia—your source for the very best music, featuring 14 frequencies serving PA, NJ, and DE, full-time classical and jazz streams at WRTI.org, and the popular WRTI moblie app. We're also committed to producing classical and jazz stories that enhance the listening experience for our audience. Tune in and find out why so many listeners love WRTI!