'Her Voice'
Friday, October 25, 2019, 10:00am
The Neave Trio's new release, "Her Voice" features three pioneering female composers: Amy Beach, Rebecca Clarke and Louise Farrenc.
'Across The Stars'
Friday, October 18, 2019, 10:00am
Composer John Williams has adapted music from a number of films for violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter.
US Premiere by Irish Composer Raymond Deane
Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 9:20am
Award-winning UW-Madison composer Laura Schwendinger talks with WPR's Norman Gilliland about the upcoming U.S premiere of music by Irish composer Raymond Deane.
Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein On The Band's Evolution, Defying Expectations
Saturday, October 5, 2019, 11:00am
When Sleater-Kinney formed in the mid-1990s, they were a rock 'n' roll powerhouse from the start. Two guitarists, Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, weave heavy, melodic licks and share vocal duties. A drummer rounds out the trio, a group that eventually became one of the most influential bands of that era.
Cris Plata Plays His Music At The Crossroads
Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 3:20pm
Cris Plata is an embodiment of a musical crossroads, having grown up traveling with his family around the United States as migrant farmers. And those travels exposed him to music that melded with the traditional Mexican music that he grew up with.
'Souvenirs Of Spain And Italy'
Friday, September 27, 2019, 10:00am
Guitarist Sharon Isbin and the Pacifica String Quartet play works by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Vivaldi, Turina and Boccherini.
Classic Folk Song Explores Anxiety Of Humans Vs. Technology
Friday, September 27, 2019, 5:20am
What do humans do when their work — their livelihood and part of their identity — can be replaced by a machine and even done better? One answer is, they stand up for their dignity, or at least, that's what John Henry did.
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 17 And 24
Friday, September 20, 2019, 10:00am
Pianist Orli Shaham's new release features two of Mozart's piano concertos in a recording made with her husband, conductor David Robertson, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. It's quite a family affair – the release is on her brother Gil Shaham's recording label, Canary Classics.
Wisconsin Ensemble Mixes Classical And Bluegrass Music
Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 3:30pm
We talk with one of the members of Graminy, an award-winning Wisconsin musical group that blends classical and bluegrass. They touch on themes like the environment, cultural events, and the feel of the Midwest.
Wisconsin Ensemble Mixes Classical And Bluegrass Music
Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 3:30pm
We talk with one of the members of Graminy, an award-winning Wisconsin musical group that blends classical and bluegrass. They touch on themes like the environment, cultural events, and the feel of the Midwest.
Michael Torke: Sky
Friday, August 23, 2019, 10:00am
Composer Michael Torke has a new recording featuring four concertos: one each for violin, bassoon, clarinet and oboe.
WPR Music Hosts Share Songs Inspired By Our Flying, Crawling Friends
Friday, August 23, 2019, 9:35am
Late summer brings us overflowing vegetable gardens, crops nearing harvest time and also plenty of crawling and buzzing things. There’s lots of great music inspired by our summertime companions. The WPR Music Staff has put together a fun list of things to listen to, including some interesting pieces that might be new discoveries for many of us.
Eilen Jewell Likes To Go To The Source
Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 12:55pm
When so often the latest thing is considered the greatest thing, Eilen Jewell prefers her music with the word "early" in front of it.
Bion Tsang Plays Dvorak And Enescu
Friday, August 16, 2019, 10:00am
American cellist Bion Tsang performs the cello concertos by Antonín Dvořák and George Enescu, two emotional and dramatic works.
Dance: Jason Vieaux, Guitar and The Escher Quartet
Friday, August 9, 2019, 10:00am
American classical guitarist Jason Vieaux and the Escher Quartet have released "Dance," a new recording that includes music by Boccherini, Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Kernis.
Hinterland Music Festival's 5th Year Is Biggest Yet
Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 12:00pm
Music lovers of all ages flocked to Saint Charles, Iowa, over the weekend for the fifth Hinterland Music Festival. Over the course of three days, headliners Hozier, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and Brandi Carlile brought Hinterland its most impressive lineup yet.
