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09/22/2025

09/20/2025

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a performance featuring Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" symphony, a suite from Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe, and Saariaho's Graal théâtre. Rafael Payare is on the podium, alongside violinist Carolin Widmann in her debut with the orchestra.

Tune in on WRTI 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app. The broadcast will also be available Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 when The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert series brings you a performance featuring Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" symphony, a suite from Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe, and Saariaho's Graal théâtre. Rafael Pa...

09/16/2025

Akiko Tsuruga grew up in Osaka, Japan, and became a world-class jazz organist, mentored by soul-jazz originals like Lou Donaldson and Dr. Lonnie Smith. She died on Saturday, at 58. Here is our obituary.

Originally from Osaka, Japan, Akiko Tsuruga became a world-class jazz organist, touted by soul-jazz originals like Lou Donaldson. She died on Sept. 13, after a short terminal illness.

09/15/2025

The MontCo Jazz Fest, curated by vocalist Joanna Pascale, takes over a range of spaces this week (Sept. 16-21), in a fourth annual edition that offers something for everyone. WRTI talked with Pascale about the mission of the festival, its community focus, and some of the musical highlights.

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Singer and curator Joanna Pascale talks with WRTI about the mission of the MontCo Jazz Fest, its community focus, and some of this year's musical highlights.

09/15/2025

For Leonard Bernstein, a dog was always man's best friend. So it's only fitting that the conductor's birthday falls next to National Dog Day — a prompt to consider some lively music Bernstein composed with particular pooches in mind.

09/13/2025

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you music by American masters Margaret Bonds and William Grant Still, as well as Yuja Wang performing Tchaikovsky. Tune in on WRTI 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app.

The broadcast will also be available Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 when The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you music by American masters Margaret Bonds and William Grant Still, as well as Yuja Wang in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1.

09/12/2025

She's won Best New Artist at the Grammys, and played to a sold-out Carnegie Hall. But for Verve Records artist Samara Joy, the biggest win has been her deepening engagement with the jazz tradition. Read more in this story by Nate Chinen, before Joy performs at the Miller Theater on Nov. 11 — her 26th birthday.

She's won Best New Artist at the Grammys, and played to a sold-out Carnegie Hall. But for Samara Joy, the biggest win has been her deepening engagement with the jazz tradition.

09/09/2025

Mel Tormé, the incomparable jazz singer, was born on Sept. 13, 1925. WRTI is celebrating his centennial on the air — and with this appraisal by longtime admirer and WRTI jazz host Bob Craig.

Mel Tormé, the incomparable jazz singer, was born on Sept. 13, 1925. WRTI is celebrating his centennial on the air — and with this appraisal by longtime admirer Bob Craig.

09/07/2025

Sonny Rollins, arguably jazz’s greatest living legend, celebrates his 95th birthday today, Sept 7. At WRTI, we are thrilled to celebrate the life and music of this living legend. Check out this conversation between WRTI's Bob Craig and Alex Ariff as they dive deep into why Bob's loves the Saxophone Colossus. Happy birthday Sonny!

Sonny Rollins, arguably jazz’s greatest living legend, will celebrate his 95th birthday on Sept 7. Born in New York City, Rollins came to prominence in the e...

09/06/2025

On the first Sunday of every month, WRTI broadcasts a special edition of Sunday Classical, focused on a curated selection of classical new releases. Join host Mark Pinto on September 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. to hear highlights, including a captivating survey of works from the acclaimed Dover Quartet. The Grammy-nominated chamber ensemble is in residence at Curtis, and performs worldwide. Tune in at 90.1 FM!

At the top of each month, WRTI broadcasts a special Sunday Classical focused on recommended new releases. Join host Mark Pinto on WRTI on Sept. 7 from 3-6 p.m. to hear highlights from these albums, which he delves into below.

09/06/2025

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you works by Gustav Mahler and Jake Heggie. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mahler’s last completed symphony, the Ninth in D major. The program opens with Songs for Murdered Sisters by one of today’s most celebrated composers of vocal music, Jake Heggie.

Tune in on WRTI 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app.

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you Mahler's Symphony No. 9 in D major and a moving new work by Jake Heggie: Songs for Murdered Sisters, performed by baritone Joshua Hopkins with a libretto by Margaret Atwood. Yannick Nézet-Séguin c...

09/05/2025

Join us tonight and throughout the weekend as we celebrate the life and music of Sonny Rollins — who turns 95 on Sunday. Tune in to our jazz shows at 90.1 FM, or stream us at wrti.org and the WRTI app.

The weather forecast? Sonny all weekend!

Sept. 7 marks the 95th birthday of Sonny Rollins, jazz's greatest living legend. To celebrate, we're featuring Rollins' music during our regular jazz programming, releasing a special edition of The Late Set podcast featuring our jazz hosts and more. Come join us!