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Celebrate Mozart!
For the anniversary of Mozart's birthday, watch, hear, and download performances of his music from our Fraser Performance Studio, Symphony Hall, and beyond.
CLASSICAL RECORDINGS
13 Favorites from 2013
Chris Thile's Bach, Dvorák with Nelsons, and Soviet string quartets are among classical recordings that stood out over the last year.
MARCH ON WASHINGTON
Together in Song: “I Have a Dream”
It was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s distinctly musical speaking style that made him one of this century’s greatest orators. In this special edition of Together in Song, we mark the 50th anniversary of King's speech “I Have a Dream”. Hear his message – and even his words – put to music.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Denève at Tanglewood
Stéphane Denève leads the BSO in Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, and Leonidas Kavakos is the soloist in Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 2.
Saturday at 8pm on 99.5 WCRB
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The Sounds of Summer with Classical New England
From our studios in Boston to the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood, 99.5 WCRB Classical New England brings you the vibrancy of classical music throughout the region and beyond.
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The Four Cups: A Celebration of Passover
Violinist Itzhak Perlman, Cantor Yitzhak Meir Helfgot, and New England Conservatory's Hankus Netsky join CNE's James David Jacobs for the music of Passover.
On-demand at Classical New England
On-demand at Classical New England
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Celebrate Public Radio Music Month with CNE
Love your public radio station? Let everyone know! Leave a comment here, or use the tag #thankspublicradio this month when you share your appreciation on Twitter or Facebook.
CLASSICAL NEW ENGLAND
Thank You For Your Support
Thanks to everyone who showed their support for Classical New England on "One Day Wednesday."
We did fall short of our overall fundraising goal. If you didn’t get a chance to do your part, there's still time!
We did fall short of our overall fundraising goal. If you didn’t get a chance to do your part, there's still time!
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The Symphonies You Love
By Cheryl Willoughby
We asked you to name your favorite symphonies and tell us why, and your answers filled February with brilliant music and beautiful stories.
We asked you to name your favorite symphonies and tell us why, and your answers filled February with brilliant music and beautiful stories.
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Hear Holiday Specials On-Demand
Revisit your favorite celebrations of the holiday season, from Eternal Echoes for Hanukkah to Messiah to Boston Baroque's First Day concert.
On-demand at Classical New England
On-demand at Classical New England
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Baroque in Boston
Host Laura Carlo brings you a rich mix of early music from Boston and beyond, every Sunday morning.
Sundays at 7am on Classical New England
Sundays at 7am on Classical New England
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CNE and the BSO: A New Era
Hosts Cathy Fuller and Ron Della Chiesa team up for the 132nd season of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, one of several changes on Classical New England this weekend.
Opera
Elysian Heroes and Heroines: Orfeo ed Eurydice
Martin Pearlman leads Boston Baroque, with countertenor Owen Willetts and soprano Mary Wilson in this 2012 performance of Gluck's revolutionary opera.
On-demand at Classical New England
On-demand at Classical New England
CLASSICAL NEW ENGLAND
Your Tanglewood Tales
Classical New England listeners tell stories that are at once intensely personal and reflective of the magical unifying experience that is Tanglewood.
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Month of Yo-Yo Ma Contest Winner Announced
A Classical New England listener has won a special edition set of Yo-Yo Ma's recordings.
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A Celebration of Tanglewood
WGBH and Classical New England feature the sights and sounds from the musical mecca in the Berkshires.
SUMMER ARTS WEEKEND
Location Change for Classical Sunday in Copley Square
By Brian McCreath
With the threat of rain, the Landmarks Orchestra will perform at 4:45 at Old South Church. Previous performers remain in Copley Square.
With the threat of rain, the Landmarks Orchestra will perform at 4:45 at Old South Church. Previous performers remain in Copley Square.
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The Colors of Claude Debussy
Classical New England celebrates the revolutionary French composer, with pianist Marc-André Hamelin, clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky, and more.
On-demand at Classical New England
On-demand at Classical New England
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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, 1925-2012
By Brian McCreath
One of the greatest singers of the 20th century has passed away, 10 days shy of his 87th birthday.
One of the greatest singers of the 20th century has passed away, 10 days shy of his 87th birthday.
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Roman Totenberg, 1911-2012
By Nina Totenberg
Roman Totenberg, a revered violinist and fixture on Boston's musical landscape for many decades, has passed away at the age of 101.
Roman Totenberg, a revered violinist and fixture on Boston's musical landscape for many decades, has passed away at the age of 101.
Podcasts
Introducing Inner Voice
Masumi Per Rostad, the violist of the Pacifica Quartet, takes you inside the music and the life of a world-class string quartet.
BACH MONTH
Goldberg Week at NPR Music
NPR Music and Classical New England celebrate Bach with one of his most remarkable instrumental masterpieces.
BACH MONTH
Beyond Glenn Gould: Five Great 'Goldberg Variations'
By Benjamin K. Roe
Gould's iconic 1955 recording of Bach's masterpiece now has 192 companions (and counting!). Here are five personal recommendations.
Gould's iconic 1955 recording of Bach's masterpiece now has 192 companions (and counting!). Here are five personal recommendations.
BACH MONTH
Why I Hate the 'Goldberg Variations'
By Jeremy Denk
Bach's music is like that annoyingly perfect friend who always answers emails and never eats at Burger King at 2am.
Bach's music is like that annoyingly perfect friend who always answers emails and never eats at Burger King at 2am.
CLASSICAL NEW ENGLAND
Drive Time Live
Classical New England's Fraser Performance Studio lights up with live performances featuring musicians from New England and around the world.
On-demand at Classical New England
On-demand at Classical New England
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Bach for Marimba
A Japanese duo brings a different color to the Italian Concerto in today's Bach video, and the Bach Minute takes you to Brazil.
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The Claremont Trio at the Gardner Museum
Classical New England takes you inside the Calderwood Performance Hall for its inaugural public concert.
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The Music of Downton Abbey
By Brian McCreath
The drama, passion, and transformation of the Masterpiece Classic series is reflected in the film's soundtrack, written by John Lunn.
The drama, passion, and transformation of the Masterpiece Classic series is reflected in the film's soundtrack, written by John Lunn.
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Perfect Pairings: Programming Wine With Music
By Aaron Sherman
Suggestions for pairing wine and classical music from one of Chicago's top sommeliers — a former professional percussionist.
Suggestions for pairing wine and classical music from one of Chicago's top sommeliers — a former professional percussionist.
99.5 Host Notes
Happy Birthday, Robert J!
By Benjamin K. Roe
Did you hear what Robert J. played this morning?
Did you hear what Robert J. played this morning?
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Bach at the Toy Store
A famous keyboard makes for a stunning performance, not to mention a terrific aerobic workout!
Music News
How Opera Helped Create The Modern Media World
By NPR Staff
The Metropolitan Opera just opened a show that uses cutting-edge 3D projection technology. Historian Mark Schubin says that's just one of the opera world's many tech-savvy innovations, some of which helped give rise to modern radio and TV.
The Metropolitan Opera just opened a show that uses cutting-edge 3D projection technology. Historian Mark Schubin says that's just one of the opera world's many tech-savvy innovations, some of which helped give rise to modern radio and TV.
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O mio babbino caro….
By Laura Carlo
Although he often went hungry in war-torn Italy, his mother kept pointing out to him that there was still beauty to be found in the world, including the exquisite, perfumed roses of Rome.
Although he often went hungry in war-torn Italy, his mother kept pointing out to him that there was still beauty to be found in the world, including the exquisite, perfumed roses of Rome.
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Franz Liszt at 200
The original superstar musician was far more than flash and style, and we're celebrating his bicentennial with some of today's superstars.
Drive Time Live
Violinist Sarah Chang Visits Classical New England
One of today's great soloists visits our Fraser Performance Studio for a live performance of music by Cesar Franck and more, previewing her Oct. 16 recital presented by Celebrity Series of Boston.
99.5 WCRB Journal
2011-2012 Classical Season Preview with Jeremy Eichler
The Boston Globe classical music critic talks with Classical New England's Brian McCreath about upcoming highlights of the 2011-2012 season.
Classical Music with James David Jacobs
Welcome To Classical Late Night
By James David Jacobs
Join me for favorite orchestral and chamber works to off-the-beaten track surprises from our own time and centuries before.
Tonight at 9pm on 99.5 All Classical
Join me for favorite orchestral and chamber works to off-the-beaten track surprises from our own time and centuries before.
Tonight at 9pm on 99.5 All Classical
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Classical New England Welcomes You To A New Weekday Lineup
A new schedule for WGBH's Classical New England brings you more of your favorite voices, as well as extra Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcasts.
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Classical New England To Broadcast From Bryant University
A special event on Oct. 6 celebrates the return of full-time classical music in Rhode Island radio.
Today on Classical New England
Today on Classical New England
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About The Bach Hour
J.S. Bach's music offers both the foundation of classical music and an intimate window on the human condition. Tune in each Sunday at 6am and 5pm on 99.5, listen here on demand, and feel free to leave comments.
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