Classical

Karen El-Chaar sits with varying conductors/composers to talk about the Sinfonia's perfomance, "Masters and Aspiring Talent".

Karen El-Chaar talks with Professor of Music at Moravian University Dr. Larry Lipkis about 'Early Music Balliamo! (Let's Dance!)' on April 6, 2025.

Each of these core members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra talk with Karen El-Chaar about the performance of Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and Brahms' "Symphony No. 4."

PA Sinfonia Director Paul Chou and Guest Conductor Kyle Wernke preview the orchestral performance of 'Idyllic' which will take place at Allentown's First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 15.

Dr. Christopher Jackson talks with Karen El-Chaar about the upcoming Bach Gala Concert on Saturday, March 8 at 4:00 PM.

Virtuoso mandolinist Carlo Aonzo from Italy stops by the WDIY studios to perform live and talk with Karen El-Chaar about the awards he won, playing for the pope in Vatican City, his teaching, and more.

Dr. Joy Hirokawa of the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and Dr. Christopher Jackson of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem join host Karen El-Chaar to preview their upcoming events, including the Bel Canto Spring Concert and the 114th Bethlehem Bach Festival.

Half a year into his new role as artistic director and conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Dr. Christopher Jackson sits down with WDIY's Lucille Kincaid to discuss how he's adjusting to his new position.

As the Allentown Symphony Orchestra prepares for their latest concert featuring Antonín Dvořák's "New World" symphony and William Grant Still's "Ennanga," WDIY host Karen El-Chaar spoke with Maestra Diane Wittry, flutist Mimi Stillman, and harpist Frances Duffy about the performance.

WDIY's Karen El-Chaar talks with Allentown Symphony Orchestra Conductor Diane Wittry and Conducting Fellow Megan Maddaleno about the orchestra's opening weekend for their 2022-23 season.