Vermont Public Classical

Vermont Public Classical is Vermont's statewide classical music station. We bring you the broad world of classical music with a strong local connection: local hosts throughout the week, live performances, news about events in your community, and more.

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Andrew Crust leads the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in Concert.

Vermont Public Classical's weekly concert digest

Get details for the most essential live music events around the state, compiled by Vermont Public Classical hosts.

Classical for Families

Vermont Public Classical invites families to enjoy classical music curated for young listeners. These thematic one-hour playlists use Spotify to inspire a new generation of classical music listeners. Enjoy compositions with titles inspired by the seasons, listen to world music, or behold music that captures an array of relatable emotions. Choose your own family adventure!

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Opera Company of Middlebury Live

Walter Parker

Listen Thursday May 29 at 11 a.m.
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Student Composer Showcase - Live from Opus 39

James Stewart

Classical host James Stewart speaks with students, educators and the leadership of Music-COMP at their annual Opus 39 concert that took place in March of 2025 at the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester.

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VSO Season Finale concert preview

James Stewart

Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart speaks with composer Alexandra du Bois and VSO Music Director Andrew Crust ahead of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's season finale concert on May 10th.
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Vermont Youth Orchestra Senior Soloist Series: Emma Xia

Helen Lyons

Meet violinist Emma Xia, the Vermont Youth Orchestra's fourth and final featured Senior Soloist of the 2024 - 2025 season.
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Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts Mahler 6

Walter Parker

Listen Friday April 25 at 8 p.m.
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Words & Music of Black America: Celebrating National Poetry Month

Helen Lyons

Listen Wednesday, April 23 at 8 p.m.
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Equinox Wind Quintet Live

Listen Friday April 4 at 11 a.m.
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Upper Valley Baroque rediscovers a unique Handel masterpiece

Helen Lyons

Upper Valley Baroque, led by Filippo Ciabatti, presents a neglected masterwork by Handel this weekend.
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Jupiter Quartet Live

Walter Parker

Listen Friday March 28 at 11 a.m.
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A Musical Odyssey with TURN Music: Sarah Kirkland Snider's 'Penelope' at the Barre Opera House

Helen Lyons

Contemporary music ensemble TURN Music presents Sarah Kirkland Snider's Song Cycle 'Penelope' Sunday, March 30 in Barre.
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The Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 20 years with pianist Diana Fanning

James Stewart

Classical Host James Stewart speaks with Matt LaRocca, the music director of the Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra, and pianist Diana Fanning about their upcoming 20th anniversary performance.
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Student Composer Showcase - A preview of the Opus 39 concert

James Stewart

Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart speaks with organizers, students, educators and musicians leading up to Music-COMP's Opus 39 concert, Monday, March 24th at 6:30pm at the Elley Long Music Center in Colchester.