WDIY Classics
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An enticing exploration of classical music from the Baroque to the contemporary with interviews, concert listings, themed shows, and more.
Latest Stories
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Karen El-Chaar welcomes Allentown Symphony Orchestra Maestra Diane Wittry and seven other guests to discuss ASO's final concert for their 2023-24 season, "Beethoven's Ninth," at Miller Symphony Hall. -
Karen El-Chaar talks with Steven Sametz, Ronald J. Ulrich, and Michael Spencer Phillips about the Lehigh University Choral Arts "Best Of" Concert on March 22 and 23. -
Composer Paul Salerni talks with WDIY's Wally Vinovskis about the new Lehigh University Philharmonic concert, Italian Fables, at Zoellner Arts Center. -
Karen El-Chaar previews the upcoming Allentown Symphony Orchestra concert, 'The Passion of Carmen,' with ASO maestra Diane Wittry and guests. -
Karen El-Chaar speaks with the Bach Choir of Bethlehem's Dr. Christopher Jackson and musicologist Malcolm Bruno to break down the piece the Choir will be performing at their anniversary concert — Felix Mendelssohn’s reconstruction of Bach’s 'St. Matthew Passion.' -
Karen El-Chaar speaks with Allentown Symphony Orchestra maestra Diane Wittry and conducting fellow Daniel Zipin to preview the orchestra's concert 'Bronfman Plays Brahms' on October 14 and 15, 2023 at Miller Symphony Hall. -
Karen El-Chaar welcomes Kelly Rocchi of the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and Dr. Christopher Jackson from the Bach Choir of Bethlehem to highlight their 2023-2024 season offerings. -
Lucille Kincaid welcomes Tony Marinho from the Portuguese American Club to talk about the upcoming Portuguese Heritage Day festivities on June 9-10 in Bethlehem. -
WDIY's Neil Hever talks with Civic Theatre of Allentown's artistic director William Sanders about his work bringing Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical to Civic's stage in honor of its 50th anniversary. -
Dr. Joy Hirokawa of the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and Dr. Christopher Jackson of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem join host Karen El-Chaar to preview their upcoming events, including the Bel Canto Spring Concert and the 114th Bethlehem Bach Festival.
