Classical Music

Classical IPR bids farewell to Scott Clemens and makes some programming changes.

Celebrate the New Year with a brand new episode of Music by Request!

On Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m., hear the Metropolitan Opera's broadcast of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Mason Bates.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast Our Common Nature from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.

Ring in the new year with a look back at Interlochen's past.

Join Classical IPR on New Year's Day 2026 at 11 a.m. for the annual concert from Vienna.

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.

Celebrate the end of 2025 and ring in 2026 with all Beethoven, all day this December 31 on Classical IPR.

New programs, new hosts, new live events and a loss of federal funding - 2025 was a roller coaster for Classical IPR.

The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.