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Conductor Jonathon Heyward returns to Detroit to lead the Orchestra in a performance that includes the all-star Kanneh-Mason siblings performing Beethoven’s “Triple Concerto”. Also on the program are Mendelssohn’s “Italian Symphony” and Weber’s “Overture to Oberon”. Hosted by Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf. Read more about the concert HERE.
Cecelia Sharpe speaks with Kaneza Schaal, Director of Detroit Opera’s double-bill production “Highways and Valleys” featuring the music of William Grant Still and Kurt Weill. Listen to their talk HERE
This Hanukkah, “The Soundtrack” explores stories of light, memory, and resilience through six films that reflect the Jewish experience on screen—not through menorahs, but through music. From the earthy realism of “Fiddler on the Roof,” shaped by a young John Williams and Isaac Stern, to the immigrant dreams of “An American Tail,” the unapologetic brilliance […]
90.9 FM WRCJ began weekday broadcasts of classical music programming from studios in the Detroit School of Arts on Monday, November 14, 2005. With the debut of morning host Dave Wagner at 6 a.m., locally-originated classical music returned to Detroit airwaves for the first time since 1997. Dr. Dave was previously a popular personality at […]
Coming up in January we’ll have coverage for you of the Sphinx Honors Concert, a national competition offering young Black and Latino classical string players a chance to compete, receive mentorship and win scholarships. Also going on at that time is SphinxConnect, the largest and longest-standing global convening dedicated to excellence and inclusion in classical […]
Check out these thank you items! First, a classical CD of all-time great duos assembled by “Two With The Works” hosts Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf. We also have film music host Haley Taylor’s “The Soundtrack” collection of classical movie scores on disc. You can get both for a donation of $96 or just $8 […]
Cecelia Sharpe speaks with Executive Director Anna Glass about the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s performance at the Detroit Opera House, November 15 & 16, 2025. Listen to the interview HERE
The harp and vocal ensemble at Detroit’s Cass Tech High School is the oldest continuously operating public school music program in the United States. They celebrate 100 years in 2025! The renowned program has been guided by Velma Froude, Patricia Terry-Ross and current Director Lydia Cleaver who have cultivated exceptional harpists. Hear more of the […]
New! Film music show host Haley Taylor brings you “The Soundtrack” every weekend and here is her collection of classical music from the movies on disc. The album can be yours for a donation of $60 or just $5 monthly. You can also choose to bundle it with Dave & Peter’s “Two With The Works” […]
Brand new! A classical CD of all-time great duos assembled by hosts Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf, hosts and producers of our weekend show “Two With The Works.” The album can be yours for a donation of $60 or just $5 monthly. You can also choose to bundle it with Haley’s “The Soundtrack” album and […]