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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 …

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WRCJ remembers the late Mike Whorf, longtime Detroit radio host and creator of the award-winning series “Kaleidoscope.” Listen here. This holiday edition from 1997 explores the life and works of George Frederick Handel, most notably the writing of “Messiah.”…

WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speaks with International Symphony Orchestra executive director Anthony Wing about their new digital series. Wing begins their conversation recalling the ensemble’s initial post-Covid response…

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After a decades-long career with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Detroit Symphony Orchestras, violinist Joseph Striplin recently retired from the DSO. WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speaks with the current Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra maestro about the next chapter …

We asked our listeners to nominate their favorite locally owned businesses to receive “advertising” on WRCJ.  The randomly selected businesses are Dish Detroit in Detroit and Fairfax Quality Market in Grosse Pointe Park. See all nominees. Congratulations to all …

On 11/15/2005, WRCJ’s first Detroit-based classical music team — Dave Wagner, Chris Felcyn & Ann Delisi — went on the air LIVE to present classical music with style and humor. That level of excellence continues today with Dave hosting mornings …