Classical 101

Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate gets philosophical when he talks about his forebears.“My ancestors walked 800 miles in mud so that I could live and express what they did in symphonic music,” said Tate, a citizen of Chickasaw Nation. “It’s really quite intense when I think about the history that I’m attached to.”

The renowned violinist Gil Shaham gave his first in-person performances since last fall right here in Columbus this week. While in town, he stopped by the Classical 101 studio to talk about what his work as a concert violinist has been like during a year of travel restrictions and canceled performances due to the pandemic.

There’s a new recording shedding light on a much-neglected area of American music—orchestral music by women composers.

Here's what listeners can look forward to in June on Classical 101.

In most ways, it’s a typical orchestra rehearsal – musicians with their instruments, the conductor with his scores and everyone striving to perfect their performance of the music at hand. But unlike a typical orchestra rehearsal, this one takes place in a warehouse.

Everyone has a story, how each of us came to be who – and where – we are. The members of the Carpe Diem String Quartet are now telling their origin stories in an online interactive project.

Mary Jo Heath has announced that she will retire as the Met’s radio host at the end of this broadcast season.

Recovered from a career-threatening injury, Miloš Karadaglic has his sights set on two goals: finding the next great classical guitar concerto, and erasing the taboo of injuries among musicians.

Miloš Karadaglić wants to change the way the world thinks about the guitar. His most recent recording, The Moon & The Forest, shows off the instrument’s soft side, bold side, and everything in between.

Classical music fans are mourning the loss of the celebrated mezzo-soprano, known for her versatility and the warmth of her voice. She died at her home in Austria on April 24 at age 93.