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Garrick Ohlsson at the BSO

AUDIO PREVIEW, ON-DEMAND CONCERTS, AND MORE

The American pianist is the soloist in Barber's Piano Concerto, and Myung-Whun Chung conducts Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, the Pathétique.
On-demand at Classical New England

Trevor Pinnock in Boston

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Trevor Pinnock leads the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra in concert, and Ton Koopman conducts the Cantata No. 86 (translation).

On-demand at Classical New England

The Lavrova-Primakov Duo

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COMING UP ON DRIVE TIME LIVE

Two pianists with roots in the Russian tradition come together as a duo in our Fraser Performance Studio with music by Rachmaninoff, Arensky, and Scriabin.

On-demand at Classical New England

Harbison, Ravel, and Mahler at the BSO

AUDIO PREVIEW WITH GUIDED TOUR OF MAHLER'S SYMPHONY NO. 1

Ludovic Morlot conducts Harbison's Symphony No. 4, the Suite No. 2 from Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé, and Mahler's Symphony No. 1.
On-demand at Classical New England

A CELTIC SOJOURN

Brian O'Donovan presents a radio documentary about the San Patricios (St. Patrick's Battalion), a brigade of Irishmen and other European immigrants who fought against the U.S. in the Mexican-American war.

Classical New England

May is the Month of Yo-Yo Ma

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Celebrate one of the great musicians of our time with free downloads, Classical New England CD recommendations, and a special discount from the online store Ariama.

Jazz

Spotlight on Jason Palmer

Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 02/26/2012. This show is features jazz trumpeter Jason Palmer, called one of the “Top 25 trumpeters of the Future” by Downbeat Magazine.

Classical Music with Laura Carlo

Keith's Classical Corner

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SEE THE BOSTON POPS BROADCAST SCHEDULE

The Boston Pops conductor joins Laura Carlo for a musical pick of the day.

Weekdays at 8:30am on Classical New England

WGBH Special Reports

Mayor Kevin White: Complete WGBH News Coverage

By WGBH News
Former Boston mayor Kevin White died on Jan. 27, 2012 at the age of 82. We look back at his legacy over four terms of change with interviews, analysis and exclusive WGBH archival footage.

Presidents

From The WGBH Vault: The New Hampshire Primary

WGBH ELECTION CENTRAL

By Bob Seay, Elizabeth Deane & WGBH Archives Staff
New Hampshire didn't always command such attention. We go into WGBH's vault for historical recordings showing the primary's rise to prominence.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Eric Alexander 12/4/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 12/4/2011. This show features saxophonist Eric Alexander. He is known for his hard blowing, straight ahead sound. This Spotlight focuses on his work as a leader and as a member of One For All.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Vincent Herring 11/27/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH11/27/2011. This show features saxophonist Vincent Herring. In his early career, he worked with Nat Adderley but he has been heading his own band since the early 90s.

Environment

Has Solar's Time Finally Come?

By Gary Mott
Economically viable solar energy for private homeowners is heating up in the U.S. as more companies seek to enter what they admit is a niche market.

WHERE WE LIVE

Where We Live: The State Of The American Dream In Mass.

WGBH NEWS: WHERE WE LIVE

By WGBH News
The week of Nov. 14, WGBH News brings back our series Where We Live. Follow along to read, watch and hear stories of Mass. residents from eight cities and towns as they try to move forward in an uncertain time — and share your own stories as well.

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Russell Malone 11/13/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 11/13/2011. This show features guitarist Russell Malone who has worked and recorded with a vast variety of artists. Eric's 11/13 show highlights Malone as a leader.

Classical Concerts

The First Mahler's First

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Conductor Hugh Wolff and the New England Conservatory Philharmonia perform the original version of Mahler's Symphony No. 1, not heard since 1889.
On-demand at Classical New England

Jazz On WGBH With Eric Jackson

Spotlight On Kurt Elling 11/6/2011

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Jazz with Eric Jackson on WGBH 11/6/2011. This show features Kurt Elling, an exciting vocalist who first started recording in the mid 90s for Blue Note. In mid October, Kurt stopped by the WGBH studios for an interview with Eric.

Nova

Webcast: The Fabric Of The Cosmos: What Is Space?

The Fabric Of The Cosmos

The World Science Festival, Columbia University and Nova are hosting a screening and webcast of The Fabric Of The Cosmos: What is Space? It's the first installment of the four-part Nova series season premiere of The Fabric Of The Cosmos, hosted by Brian Greene.

Bob Seay Debriefs

Power In Libya: What’s Next?

FOLLOW LIBYA NEWS ON "THE WORLD"

By Bob Seay
With Gadhafi gone, people around the globe wonder what party or person will rise to the top in a country that finally has the chance for democratic rule. WGBH’s Bob Seay talked with Matthew Bell, Middle East correspondent for The World, about the future of Libyan politics.

Innovation Hub

Innovation Hub: Introducing Ourselves!

By Kara Miller
Welcome to Innovation Hub! Each week on this show, we’ll hear from the most inventive, creative minds around and ask: What are they thinking? Building? Creating?

Boston Symphony Orchestra

The BSO, 24/7

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Hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra 24/7, listen to the latest concerts, interviews, and features on-demand, and see the schedule of upcoming broadcasts.

Human Trafficking

WGBH Human Trafficking Series Wins Edward R. Murrow Award

By Phillip Martin
In recent years, law enforcement officials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have reported increases in human trafficking, and by some estimates there are around 20,000 victims brought into the United States each year.

Where We Live

SHARE YOUR STORIES

Follow stories of economic change throughout Massachusetts — and tell us about the stories of economic struggle, change, or growth you see in your community.

Podcast: The Callie Crossley Show

Just because you aren't by your radio every day at 1pm doesn't mean you have to miss the show! Subscribe to the podcast and get your daily dose of Callie, anytime.

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Live Performances

Live Jazz Concerts

Hear live jazz concerts from NPR Music.

Music Interviews

Jazz conversations

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Over the years, 89.7 WGBH jazz host Eric Jackson has spoken to many of the great jazz masters of our times. Listen to our archive of jazz conversations.

89.7 WGBH Hosts

Jazz on WGBH with Eric Jackson

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Each Monday-Thursday, 8pm-12am, and Sunday nights, 10pm-12am, the "dean of Boston jazz radio" Eric Jackson brings listeners the very best jazz on Boston radio's home of jazz, 89.7 WGBH.

Ray Smith

Jazz Decades

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LISTEN TO OUR STREAM

We are proud to continue sharing Ray Smith's love of music through archived episodes of Jazz Decades, on 89.7 every Sunday at 7pm and online anytime.