WRTI 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!

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

If you’ve been tuned in to WRTI lately, you know we’re already into the swing of the season. Jazzy Christmas cheer will ...
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.

Silent Night Sing-In 2025 is this Friday Dec. 12 at 5PM!This event has become a traditional Philly gathering at the Kimm...
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!

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has announced its 2025 grantees: artists like Kendrah Butler-Waters and Nathalie Joac...
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.

Join us on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Ero...
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...

Silent Night Sing-In is one week away! Hundreds of carolers have already registered, and we can't wait to sing with ever...
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!

It’s Giving Tuesday, and we’re celebrating the local changemakers who help the Greater Philadelphia region thrive. These...
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.

Join us on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you an encore program of Brahms and...
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...

Hark! The WRTI Holiday Gift Guide is here! All year long, we’ve kept track of the most exciting boxed sets, books and ot...
11/28/2025

Hark! The WRTI Holiday Gift Guide is here! All year long, we’ve kept track of the most exciting boxed sets, books and other special items for the jazz or classical music fan in your life. Here's what we found.

In search of the perfect gift for the music obsessive in your life — or looking to drop a few hints for family and friends? WRTI has got you covered.

On Thanksgiving Day, indulge in American classical music, songs, and holiday specials on WRTI!There's always so much to ...
11/26/2025

On Thanksgiving Day, indulge in American classical music, songs, and holiday specials on WRTI!

There's always so much to prepare for Thanksgiving, but one thing you can check off your "To Do" list is finding just the right soundtrack for your celebration. WRTI is serving up a mix of festive American classical works and songs of hearth and home from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and beloved holiday specials from 2 to 6 p.m.

Find out what's on the menu here, then tune in at 90.1 FM, or stream at wrti.org and the WRTI app.

Whatever your plans this Thanksgiving, WRTI has the perfect soundtrack, a mix of beloved American classics and songs of hearth and home.

The WRTI jazz team is starting a new tradition: an annual Thanksgiving Holiday Platters Weekend, which will be a feast o...
11/25/2025

The WRTI jazz team is starting a new tradition: an annual Thanksgiving Holiday Platters Weekend, which will be a feast of classic jazz albums, many selected by YOU!

The fun begins Wednesday night during jazz hours through early Monday morning. Tune in to gobble down a different classic jazz album every hour at 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app! Check out this preview of some "platters" we’ll be serving.

This Thanksgiving, the WRTI jazz team is starting a new tradition: our first annual Thanksgiving Holiday Platters Weekend. From 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, we’ll feature a different classic jazz album every hour. Here’s a preview of some platters we’ll be ser...

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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!