WHRB :: Classical Music

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Powerful Music in a Place of Possibility: A Conversation with Benjamin Zander on BPYO's…

WHRB spoke to Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) conductor Benjamin Zander about the BPYO's upcoming tour to South Africa. Read More >
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Thomas Juhasz '26 on BPYO's June 2023 South Africa Tour

WHRB recently interviewed Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra oboist Thomas Juhasz ’26 about BPYO’s upcoming tour to South Africa in June Read More >
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Stewart Goodyear Brings Trinidadian Callaloo Flavor to Jordan Hall

In this conversation with Stewart Goodyear ahead of his performance with Chineke! Orchestra at Jordan Hall, we learn more about him, his musical inspirations, and callaloo. Read More >
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Boston Baroque’s Martin Pearlman Celebrates 50 Years of Music-Making

WHRB Classical got the chance to sit down with the founder and music director of Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman, for an exclusive interview in celebration of his 50th year conducting the organization. Read More >

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Benjamin Zander Sees Beethoven's Ninth in a…

Now, in his 50th year of conducting, Zander is reinterpreting the piece by having a flexible approach to Beethoven’s tempo markings while still using them as a guide, thus combining two opposite opinions in the hea

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Soprano and Harvard Alum Liv Redpath on Singing in…

Last week, WHRB spoke to Liv Redpath '14 ahead of her upcoming performances in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Genres and Artists in Conversation - begin there…

begin there, a virtual event on Sunday, January 29th, brought together contemporary artists, musicians, and composers for an eclectic evening that defied expectations.

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Chris Thile on Religion, Musicianhood, and Radio…

Chris Thile talks with WHRB about Laysongs before his return to Harvard’s Sanders Theater on February 3, 2023.