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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 5d

listen, it's not implausible... a few weeks ago we did indeed go pirate mode for our Focus at 4 🏴‍☠️

CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 5d

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 11d

New app alert!! Stream great classical music (and interviews) anytime, anywhere with the new-and-improved CRB Classical app!

Download it in the App Store or here: https://bit.ly/4q6v1mi

Keep great classical music in your pocket with our new mobile app!

Download the New CRB Classical App

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 6d

Pssst... Did you hear? We've got a new app!

Now you can stream your favorite station along with artist interviews and on-demand concerts — anytime, anywhere!

Download the CRB Classical app in the App Store or here:

Keep great classical music in your pocket with our new mobile app!

Emmanuel Pahud's Bach Suite

CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 8d

On this week's episode of The Bach Hour with bkmccreath.bsky.social, Berlin Philharmonic Principle Flutist Emmanuel Pahud joins his colleagues for one of Bach’s most virtuosic creations for flute. Listen here: https://bit.ly/475Rjgm

On The Bach Hour, the Principal Flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic is joined by his colleagues for one of Bach’s most virtuosic creations for his instrument.

Debussy's 'Nocturnes' and Mahler's Fourth with Hillebrand from Boston - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com

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World Concert Hall @wconcerthall.bsky.social · 9d

In 20 minutes, #Debussy's 'Nocturnes' and #Mahler's Fourth with Hillebrand from #Boston www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/... #wch

Nikola Hillebrand, soprano, the Lorelei Ensemble and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons perform: DEBUSSY: Nocturnes. MAHLER Symphony No. 4. Live....

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 11d

YAY! So glad you like it!

Download the New CRB Classical App

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y2000k @y2000k.bsky.social · 11d

This is AMAZING! Check it out, folks!

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 11d

New app alert!! Stream great classical music (and interviews) anytime, anywhere with the new-and-improved CRB Classical app!

Download it in the App Store or here: https://bit.ly/4q6v1mi

Keep great classical music in your pocket with our new mobile app!

The Life and Music of Florence Price: An Interview with Rae Linda Brown - AAIHS

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Cathy Fuller @cathyclassical.bsky.social · 12d

Hope you'll join me for Florence Price's first symphony on @crbclassical.bsky.social at 8:00pm on Friday, October 3rd. More about her (with a 1906 class photo in front of Jordan Hall at @necmusic.bsky.social!) in this interview:
www.aaihs.org/the-life-and...

In today's post, Ashleigh Gordon, a world-renowned, award-winning violist and New England Conservatory alumna (Castle of Our Skins, Callithumpian Consort, BMOP), interviews Dr. Rae Linda Brown about t...

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Brian McCreath @bkmccreath.bsky.social · 13d

Now available to hear when you want:
@crbclassical.bsky.social's first broadcast of the
@bostonsymphony.bsky.social's 25-26 season! Gangbusters concert of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony & Strauss's Ein Heldenleben. Listen here: www.classicalwcrb.org/show/the-bos...

The Opening of the BSO’s 2025-2026 Season!

The Boston Symphony Orchestra launches a brand new season with the music by Mozart and Strauss, conducted by Music Director Andris Nelsons.

The Heavenly Life of Mahler’s Fourth, with the BSO and Nikola Hillebrand

CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 13d

Saturday at 8pm, Andris Nelsons leads the Lorelei Ensemble and the bostonsymphony.bsky.social in Debussy’s Impressionist-inspired "Nocturnes," as well as Mahler’s Fourth Symphony with soprano Nikola Hillebrand.

Listen on-air, on our app, or online: https://bit.ly/4gNthKp

Andris Nelsons leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, sung by soprano Nikola Hillebrand, as well as Debussy’s Nocturnes with Lorelei Ensemble.

Classical Kicks on Route 66

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 13d

Hear WCRB's Jamie Kmak turn the classic American road trip into a playlist using one of the most famous roads in the US: Route 66. https://bit.ly/4nDMSiw

Miles of music on America's "Mother Road".

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you SO much for your support, Lynn!

On The Bach Hour, the composer's Cantata No. 19, for St. Michael and All Angels, expresses a terrifying, visceral quality of battle, and a hope for protection and safety.

CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 15d

On this week's episode of The Bach Hour with bkmccreath.bsky.social, Bach's Cantata No. 19 for St. Michael the Archangel expresses a terrifying, visceral battle, and a hope for protection and safety. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4gGk7PK

Bach's Music for Angels

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 21d

Classic choice - love this one!

CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 21d

So lovely!

Getting Into Opera with Davóne Tines - Mozart's "Parto, ma tu, ben mio"

CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 21d

Happy first day of fall! 🍁 What classical piece sounds like autumn to you?

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 22d

Countertenor Ricky Lee Owens soars through the passionate aria "Parto, ma tu, bien mio," from Mozart's "La Clemenza di Tito," in this week's episode of Getting Into Opera! Watch his masterclass with bass-baritone Davóne Tines: https://youtu.be/E4bvnA3ckeM

YouTube video by GBH Music

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 22d

On this week's episode of The Bach Hour with bkmccreath.bsky.social, a prosaic name obscures the brilliance and emotional impact of Bach's "Keyboard Practice," performed by jeremydenk.bsky.social. Listen here:

Bach's "Keyboard Practice," with Jeremy Denk

On The Bach Hour, a prosaic name obscures the brilliance and emotional impact of the composer's music, performed by one of today's most thoughtful and dynamic pianists.

Nostalgia is the new pumpkin spice in September's Instant Replay.

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CRB Classical 99.5 @crbclassical.bsky.social · 23d

Nostalgia is the new pumpkin spice in September's Instant Replay! Listen to what we've been listening to as the seasons change...

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