On a day of remembrance, we turn to local musicians in New York and Connecticut whose artistry gives us peace and hope, including Aldo Parisot and the Yale Cellos playing a contemplative Adagio.

Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - “A Little Night Music” - is anything but small. It’s one of those melodies that has slipped into our collective memory, used in films, commercials, and celebrations. Even if you don’t think you know it, you do. And its charm never fades.Hear this timeless classic tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and on our music stream.

Stay on your toes and be ready for anything the day brings with Amilcare Ponchielli's charming and lighthearted ballet Dance of the Hours.

They were born into power, but found their true passion in music. Frederick the Great ruled Prussia as king and played the flute with distinction. His sister, Anna Amalia, lived a quieter life as abbess and composed music of her own.

What keeps us coming back to Bach? Some say it’s their favorite music to relax. Some say it helps them focus and encourages creativity at work. What about you? Listen to Bach this morning to find out!

Some poetry is meant for the page. Some is meant for the ear. On International Literacy Day, we’ll hear both kinds: Amy Beach’s Three Browning Songs, where Robert Browning’s verses find a new life in song … and Enrique Granados’ Valses Poéticos, where the guitar alone becomes pure poetry.Celebrate words and music tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on,” wrote William Shakespeare. Did you know that Shakespeare wrote songs in his plays? Today is International Literacy Day, and we’re celebrating the connection between the written word and music, including Ralph Vaughn Williams’ setting of Shakespeare.

Gateways Radio, the concert series celebrating the artistry of musicians of African descent, opens its new season with a powerful work by Edgar Redmond. Transition in Black reflects on struggle, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward hope.

This week on Reel Music, we’re rocketing into hyperspace with symphonic soundtracks. Experience the rebel triumphs of Return of the Jedi and the intergalactic thrills of The Last Starfighter.

Summer is wrapping up and so is this season of Carnegie Hall Live. The season finale brings a global celebration from World Orchestra Week, featuring extraordinary youth ensembles from around the world.