Emily Boyer

After Celidonio Romero moved from Spain to the United States, he started a guitar quartet with his three sons, the legendary Romeros. Their work shaped classical guitar repertoire, including a concerto for four guitars harkening back to Spain.

You might know Rhiannon Giddens as a folk singer and banjo player who uncovers the history of American music. Did you know she sang opera in college? Her training and passions combine in soulful music by Shawn E. Okpebholo.

In dark moments, music can offer a path toward healing. As Bedrich Smetana grieved the death of his daughter, he said he felt motivated to compose. His Piano Trio is where he found comfort.

Can you believe it’s August already? Slow down and savor these languid, summer days with August Beguine.

Pianist Margaret Fingerhut blends familiar and new repertoire to shed light on the experiences of migrants, like her grandfather who emigrated from Ukraine to the United Kingdom. Hear her bring a familiar piano concerto to life this morning.

Flute shines in Midday Mozart! First, hear the enchanting sounds of the Overture to The Magic Flute, then strings and flute combine for an elegant quartet. Listen for music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart featured in Midday Mozart every weekday at noon.

Need an energy boost today? The William Tell Overture is just the ticket. It gives you a moment to luxuriate with a slow melody by the woodwinds before the brass jump into action! Get going with music this morning!

Can an orchestra sing? Orchestra musicians are usually more comfortable with an instrument in their hands than showing off their vocal talents. Give them Capriccio Sinfonico by opera composer Giacomo Puccini and the melodies pour out!

It’s hard to balance work and family. Pianist Michelle Cann shared on social media that her son was born in June, and she’ll be returning to the concert stage in August. The struggle is real, and she rises to the challenge. Cann joins the Catalyst Quartet in a performance you can hear this morning.

We are fortunate to have many world-class musicians who live in our region. Long Island-based Chamberosity commissioned a Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano from Eric Ewazen, and you can hear their performance of its soaring melodies and rhythmic drive in music tonight.