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Multi-talented musician and composer Nathan Felix this weekend is presenting a celebration of newly-written opera. TPR's Nathan Cone will serve as one of the on-stage hosts. Hear a preview of the music at the link!

Whether she’s singing in the world’s great opera houses, the White House or in prisons, the celebrated mezzo-soprano and U.S. Global Music Ambassador understands how music can move people.

Hear a preview of this week's First Friday concert at St. John's Lutheran Church, featuring mezzo-soprano Crystal Jarrell Johnson.

“There’s a reason that this thing has been popular for 230 years,” says Troy Peters of Mozart's DON GIOVANNI. UTSA Lyric Theatre stopped by our studios Friday to preview this week's production of the opera live on KPAC 88.3 FM. Hear their segment on Classical Connections at the link!

San Antonio musicians Kevin Salfen and Richard Novak recently released a recording of their song cycle "Stations of Mychal," about Mychal Judge, chaplain for the NYC Fire Department on 9/11. TPR's Barry Brake learns more about this moving project to honor the fallen hero.

A box set featuring previously unreleased recordings sheds new light on the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player and activist.

Giacomo Puccini's final opera Turandot gets a brand new ending premiered in Washington, with music by a composer known for video game tunes and a librettist who produced 'Succession'

The final performance of the Tuesday Musical Club's 100th Artist Series season brought tenor Lawrence Brownlee to town. Performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd, he and pianist Kevin Miller shared new music from their "Rising" album, featuring contemporary Black composers, classics and hidden gems of Italian opera, and a beautiful gospel tune for an encore. Hear the full show at the link!

NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen when she visited NPR for her Tiny Desk concert.

The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.