Classics of the Phonograph

On this very special edition, John Frayne will be joined in studio by Julia Escobar—the first ever John Frayne Classical Music Grad Fellow—who will share her favorite flute recordings from the 20th century.

Find out how this budding maestro would have the impossible task of filling Arturo Toscanini’s shoes at just 36 years old.

Follow this young conductor on his rocket ship to fast fame.

The famous pianist was known for his eccentricities, and that includes his musical tastes.

This Norwegian-American violinist got her start as a child prodigy.

Learn more about the first woman to lead a major American orchestra.

After being dismissed by the Nazis, he went on to make memorable music in London, Vienna, and Paris.

Some say she was largely responsible for the resurrection of the harpsichord as one of the basic keyboard instruments of the Baroque era.

He was the first Black classical music conductor to gain widespread fame, and this week we get the honor of learning more about him.

The promising career of this African American conductor hit a roadblock when in 1962 he contracted polio. Learn how he overcame it all.