https://knpr.org/classical Classical 89.7 KCNV en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:11:14 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-11-04/herbert-blomstedt-conductor-of-great-orchestras-for-seven-decades-dies-at-99 Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:11:14 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-11-04/herbert-blomstedt-conductor-of-great-orchestras-for-seven-decades-dies-at-99 Tom Huizenga https://knpr.org/classical/2026-11-01/the-national-symphony-orchestra-is-at-a-crossroads-can-it-survive When the Kennedy Center closed in September, it left an important American orchestra without a home. The players, and their charismatic conductor, have taken their show out onto an uncertain road. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-11-01/the-national-symphony-orchestra-is-at-a-crossroads-can-it-survive Tom Huizenga https://knpr.org/classical/2026-10-19/lincoln-in-the-bardo-takes-a-distinctly-american-grief-to-the-met-stage With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:41:06 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-10-19/lincoln-in-the-bardo-takes-a-distinctly-american-grief-to-the-met-stage Jeff Lunden https://knpr.org/classical/2026-10-02/with-a-voice-as-vast-as-the-ocean-beth-taylor-has-arrived The deep-voiced Scottish mezzo-soprano just made her Royal Opera House debut. Now, with her debut solo album, The Deeps Have Music, she is on the doorstep of stardom. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-10-02/with-a-voice-as-vast-as-the-ocean-beth-taylor-has-arrived Tom Huizenga https://knpr.org/classical/2026-09-22/meet-the-future-of-the-la-philharmonic-and-san-francisco-symphony As the classical concert season ramps up, two of America's finest orchestras will soon be led by new conductors when Daniel Harding takes over in Los Angeles and Elim Chan leads in San Francisco. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:19:27 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-09-22/meet-the-future-of-the-la-philharmonic-and-san-francisco-symphony Tom Huizenga https://knpr.org/classical/2026-09-09/conductor-julian-wachner-receives-suspended-sentence-for-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:42:19 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-09-09/conductor-julian-wachner-receives-suspended-sentence-for-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material Anastasia Tsioulcas https://knpr.org/classical/2026-08-24/anthony-hopkins-shares-his-debut-album-of-orchestral-works-and-theyre-cinematic The Oscar-winning actor known for his intense on-screen performances talks about his first love — music — and collaborating with conductor on Life is a Dream. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:46:00 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-08-24/anthony-hopkins-shares-his-debut-album-of-orchestral-works-and-theyre-cinematic A Martínez, Olivia Hampton https://knpr.org/classical/2026-08-13/jon-batiste-shares-a-conversation-with-mozart-and-thelonious-monk-in-new-albums Pianist Jon Batiste has been busy. He's offering three new albums at once: one tribute to Mozart and two tributes to Thelonious Monk. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:44:40 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-08-13/jon-batiste-shares-a-conversation-with-mozart-and-thelonious-monk-in-new-albums Michel Martin, Olivia Hampton https://knpr.org/classical/2026-08-12/the-voracious-and-thoughtful-musical-appetite-of-the-publiquartet The New York-based string quartet's new album Rhythm Nation teems with beats ranging from West Africa and Venezuela to jazz standards and Janet Jackson. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:01 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-08-12/the-voracious-and-thoughtful-musical-appetite-of-the-publiquartet Tom Huizenga https://knpr.org/classical/2026-07-30/renee-fleming-bela-fleck-tiny-desk-concert America's darling diva pairs up with the banjo guru of our time for a set of old Appalachian songs about love, loss and the sturdy hope for better times. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://knpr.org/classical/2026-07-30/renee-fleming-bela-fleck-tiny-desk-concert Tom Huizenga