Douglas Blackstone reflects on the magic, history, and music of attending the prestigious Bayreuth Festival.

Uncover the unexpected romance and theatrical drama unfolding among everyday kitchen utensils in this whimsical story.

Douglas Blackstone reflects on the "Four W’s"—four legendary oboists from the Curtis Institute whose careers shaped American classical music.

WBJC’s Judith Krummeck marks the 150th anniversary of French composer Maurice Ravel, exploring his life, cats, Basque heritage, and iconic works.

"Music that stinks to the ear?" Mark Malinowski explores how critics originally panned masterworks by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Chopin.

Discover how Shakespeare borrowed from 16th-century Italian tales to write Twelfth Night, inspiring Judith Krummeck's modern novel reimagining.

Dyana Neal reminisces about her 30 year anniversary at WBJC.

Discover the history of the viola da gamba—from 16th-century Italian origins to English court consorts—and its lasting influence on early music today.

Explore the historical fact and fiction behind the film Chevalier, from Joseph Boulogne's violin battle with Mozart to his real-life role in the French Revolution.

Mark Malinowski examines the rise of AI in the arts, exploring what AI-generated music means for human creativity.