In partnership with The Senate Theater, 90.9 WRCJ’s “The Soundtrack” invites you to a special screening of “Cinema Paradiso” Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. As we celebrate the magic of the movies, and the one-year anniversary of “The Soundtrack,” we’re bringing this beloved international classic to the big screen. Experience the unforgettable fusion of […]

World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli returns to Cabaret 313 for an intimate evening celebrating the timeless classics of the Great American Songbook. With his signature charm, virtuosic guitar style, and smooth vocals, Pizzarelli breathes new life into beloved standards, offering fresh, jazz-infused interpretations of songs that have defined generations. Join us for a night […]

Catch folk music favorites The Elderly Brothers Trio this month on Detroit PBS then see their live benefit performance Wednesday, April 22 at the Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak. Tickets are $30. Available through a donation to 90.9 WRCJ/Detroit PBS or at the Baldwin Box Office. Here is the link to DONATE  

Music has a way of lifting us up and bringing peace, especially for those in the caregiving space. If you’re looking for resources, stories, and events to help guide you, visit detroitpbs.org/caregiving. 90.9 WRCJ offers a safe and peaceful space through the healing power of music. Here’s some selections we think might provide some comfort […]

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 […]

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 […]

Johann Sebastian Bach’s “The Well-Tempered Clavier” a two-volume collection of 24 preludes and fugues in every major and minor key, is a foundational work in classical music, demonstrating a revolutionary tuning system for keyboard instruments. 90.9 WRCJ’s Haley Taylor talks with pianist Christopher O’Riley about his newly-released recording of Book II, where he explores the […]

2025 is the 300th anniversary of the Anna Magdalena Notebook. The lavish notebook was a gift from Johann Sebastian Bach to his second wife Anna Magdalena. Who was she and what did the book contain? Listen to find out! 2025 is also the 20th anniversary of 90.9 WRCJ going on the air. LISTEN HERE

2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Georges Bizet’s opera masterpiece “Carmen”. Scandalous when it was first performed, Bizet sadly didn’t live to see it become appreciated. In this feature by Christa Grix, hear more of the story including some of the famous people who did recognize it’s beauty. Listen HERE

2025 is the 20th anniversary of 90.9 WRCJ and would be the 150th birthday of conductor Pierre Monteux. He led orchestras like the Boston Symphony and the Metropolitan Opera but had a unpopular debut in Paris of the Rite of Spring. Hear more in this feature from our very own Christa Grix. Listen HERE