Music

Hope is not always easy to find in this current world with all the chaos, anger and politics we face every day. So the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale decided to create a concert designed to uplift and delight everyone who hears it.

As we inch closer to warmer weather, many of us are looking forward to more sunshine. But for one particular group here in Idaho, this summer is going to be all about the brass.

The Boise Philharmonic is presenting what they call a “Season of Wonder.” And this coming weekend they are “bringing on the Brahms,” centered around Brahms celebrated Symphony No.4. The performance will showcase one of the planet's great cellists in Inbal Segev. She is renowned for bringing us fresh insight into music's great masterworks.

Beginning Jan. 14, "Jazz and the American Spirit" will replace locally-hosted "Jazz Conversations" with Troy Oppie. Ahead of the program change, Oppie spoke with Rupert about his show and what he likes to do with his hour of radio each week.

As we start to wrap up the year we wanted to look back at some of the music that made 2022 great.

Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge visited with Idaho Matters to talk about life, music and her new tour.

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.

Ned Evett is a pioneer in playing and building fretless guitars.

We take a look at what's in the tip jar these days for performers around Idaho.

When it comes to an evening of good company and great music, Leta Harris Neustaedter is one of Boise’s most sought-after live performers. Yes, she’s a clinical social worker, therapist and teacher; but many people know her best for wrapping an evening up with a musical ribbon.