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From the Top
Sundays 3 - 4 p.m.
Hosted by acclaimed pianist Peter Dugan, each broadcast presents five high-caliber performances along with interviews, sketches and games, revealing the heart and soul behind extraordinary young musicians. From the Top is taped before live audiences in concert halls from Boston to Honolulu. From NPR.
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Businesses in the western Massachusetts town of Lenox see a marked spike in customers while James Taylor plays his annual July 3rd and 4th concerts.
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The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R&B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.
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The rising young singer-songwriter, who tours with Willie Nelson and sings on Beyoncé's latest album, is making a name for herself in a new era of more inclusive country music.
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A renovated Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts, opens its doors to the general public Wednesday, with new owners who say they're dedicated to live music and making the venue a hub for community. Musicians and city officials were among those at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.
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The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.
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The acclaimed singer and actor explains how the arts have that rare ability to change minds, give hope and connect people.
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When he takes over, in the fall of 2027, he will be the youngest music director in the orchestra's 133-year history.
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One of the most performed living composers unpacks the power of melody in her music, her unconventional path to success and how visual art guides her process.
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A new album, American Counterpoints, reasserts the importance of two 20th century Black composers whose work has been neglected.
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Massachusetts officials said the future owners of the Iron Horse need to submit a certificate of good standing for former owner Eric Suher — and Suher has said it will be awhile.