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Dialogue on Disability, the week-long spotlight initiative takes place January 13-19, 2025. Tune in to learn more about seven musicians.
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John Andres shares a remembrance of a fellow WXXI Classical radio announcer Jack Ertle, sharing the impact that he had on our community and those who knew him.
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Classical mandolin has a fascinating history in Rochester, and there are some exciting ways to connect to these stories of the past - and exciting performances in the present - over the next few weeks on the radio and in person.
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On Dec 30th staff past and present reflected on the 50 years of WXXI-FM 91.5 with Connections host Evan Dawson. LISTEN HERE
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Barbara Hannigan will perform a vocal recital at Eastman School of Music's Kilbourn Hall at 3 p.m. Sunday.
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NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with musician and composer Jon Batiste about his new album, "Beethoven Blues," in which he riffs on classical favorites.
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SFCM and the San Francisco Symphony announce call for applications for the fifth annual Emerging Black Composers Project. This competition looks to further identify and promote inventive Black composers, of any music genre, age 35 and under.
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Kearstin Brown interviews Paola Prestini about her new Foley opera Silent Light opening this weekend at the Eastman School of Music
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Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His star classical music clients, including Joshua Bell, Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk, and Lara Downes, wanted to say goodbye.
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Eastman professor Crystal Sellers Battle opens the George Walker Center Recital Series this Wednesday with music celebrating her Black heritage.
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