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Violinist Hilary Hahn has just released her newest recording of music by Ernest Chausson, Sergei Prokofiev and Einojuhani Rautavaara. She begins her conversation with WRCJ’s Peter Whorf explaining why her latest disc is entitled Paris…  listen here.…

WRCJ 90.9 FM celebrates women in classical and jazz all year long and during Women’s History Month in March, we’re adding an extra measure of music by female artists. Learn More.…

Every weekday, Peter Whorf serves up features during his show: At noon, relax with “Bach’s Lunch,” a work by J. S. Bach.  At 1p, discover “Michigan-Made Music.” Then, just before 3p, the “Midday Finale” will launch you into an afternoon …

This year’s Sphinx Organization concerto competition took place in the virtual space. You can still see the exciting performances by this year’s artists at DPTV.org.  Sphinx Organization President Afa Dworkin speaks with WRCJ’s Peter Whorf about this year’s event…  listen …

Daniil Trifonov’s last two discs have focused on great Russian music of the past century. Trifonov is up for a Grammy for his Rachmaninoff release, and his newest recording, Silver Age, delivers the best of Prokofiev, Scriabin and Stravinsky. Daniil …

WRCJ celebrates Black composers and musicians all year long and in February we saluted 28 “Jazz Innovators.” See the complete list and discover African-American musicians and composers who have made outstanding contributions to the world of jazz.…

Like all musicians, Chicago-based violinist Rachel Barton Pine isn’t doing the things to which she is most-accustomed these days. But her new digital project 24 in 24 is exploring her favorite masterworks in new ways. Rachel speaks with WRCJ’s Peter …