Classical Music

For more than 30 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation has been providing communities across the country with unique access to classical music.

Since the very first student-led broadcast hit the air in 1976, music has been a vital part of Boise State Public Radio.

Imagine you’re resting alongside the Big Wood River in Sun Valley when suddenly you hear live classical music playing. That is exactly what will be happening next weekend as pianist Hunter Noack takes his Steinway into the wilderness for a concert.

Julia Tai is one of the most dynamic young conductors on stages across the planet, conducting in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico and here in the Northwest. This season, she'll be conducting the Boise Philharmonic's holiday performances of Messiah, the 281-year-old oratorio penned by George Frideric Handel.

In celebration of the enduring power of Beethoven's music OSHER will be hosting a performance of one of his famous quartets. Dr. Brian Hodges, Professor of Cello and Coordinator of Chamber of Music at Boise State University joins Idaho Matters to talk more about this upcoming performance and lecture.

When Opera Idaho last staged Bizet’s Carmen eight years ago, they set new box office records. So, when Opera Idaho’s creative team announced that they would revisit one of the most popular operas in history, the big question would be: Who will embody the iconic role … a character equally rich in nuance, independence, and provocation?

Each January, the University of Idaho music department invites high school bands from around the region to Moscow for a series of performances, clinics and master classes. The pandemic prevented that in-person experience this year. But the school of music was not going to be denied and they organized a virtual Bandfest, with a special piece composed and performed just for this occasion.

Each January, the University of Idaho Music Department invites high school bands from around the region to Moscow for a series of performances, clinics and master classes. The pandemic prevented that in-person experience this year, but the school of music was not going to be denied. They organized a virtual Bandfest with a special piece composed and performed just for this occasion.

In 1968, Mike Kaplan, a long time Canyon County resident, was working in New York City as part of the team for the groundbreaking film, 2001: A Space…

Revered NPR program From the Top highlights the nation’s best, up-and-coming classical musicians. From stunning performances to musical games, From the…