Music

Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera.

Sharpe played a newly rich tech bro on vacation in The White Lotus. Now he's starring as Mozart, a musical genius who struggles to "read the room" in a new limited TV series.

For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.

It’s getting warm outside and the sun is shining, which means it’s time to look ahead to what you should be watching and listening to this summer. We've got a guide to the movies, TV and music we're most excited to check out, including Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, and movies like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Disclosure Day and I Love Boosters. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour

We introduce you to people who make or teach music in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota communities. Classical WSMR's Susan Giles Wantuck interviewed Sam Nelson, organist and choirmaster of Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota.

Giancarlo Guerrero has brought new energy to Sarasota Orchestra as he announces programs for his second season.

The Sarasota chamber group is celebrating many milestones with this performance Friday, not the least of which is composer Steve Reich's 90th birthday.

As part of Classical WSMR's occasional series, WSMR Garth Family Intern Sean McBride interviewed his USF clarinet professor, Calvin Falwell.

The Pulitzer-winning composer, whose unconventional music reflects the rugged landscapes he lives in, talks about his relationship to nature and his new piece Horizon.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.