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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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Vermont Youth Orchestra Senior Soloist Series: Naomi Shpaner

Helen Lyons

Senior soloist Naomi Shpaner performs the heart-rending second movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, Sunday, February 1 at the Flynn with the Vermont Youth Orchestra.
Hildegard von Bingen

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A Winter Solstice Special with the Pandora Consort

Helen Lyons

Listen on Vermont Public Classical, Sunday, December 21 at 7 p.m. for Hildegard: Reanimated with The Pandora Consort.

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Thanksgiving Specials on Vermont Public Classical

Enjoy Shadowglow Thursday at 5 p.m. and Songs of Thanks with vocal ensemble Cantus, Friday at 5 p.m.
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Changes coming to Vermont Public Classical's schedule

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Vermont Public Classical has updated its schedule.
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Yo-Yo Ma: Listening to Bach 'gives you equilibrium'

Helen Lyons

The world-renowned cellist recommends starting your day with the prelude to Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 on Vermont Public's "8 O'Clock Bach."
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A Walk in the Woods: The VSO performs Beethoven's 6th Symphony and a premiere of 'Mycelialore' by Chelsea Komschlies

Helen Lyons

Helen Lyons speaks with Music Director Andrew Crust and composer Chelsea Komschlies ahead of the VSO's concert this weekend
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Vermont Youth Orchestra Senior Soloist Series: Lisa Zhou-Hackett

Helen Lyons

Violinist Lisa Zhou-Hackett is the first of four Senior Soloists who will perform with the Vermont Youth Orchestra in the 2025-2026 Season.
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Mahler's Resurrection at the Proms

Walter Parker

Listen Friday August 29 at 8 p.m.
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Forgotten Voices: The Champlain Trio's new album highlights lost treasures

Helen Lyons

The Champlain Trio released their first full album this summer. Helen Lyons spoke with the ensemble to find out more.
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Clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois, Mozart and the Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival

James Stewart

The theme for this year's Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival is Mozartiana: The Creative Phenomenon. The opening concert "Mozart's Transcendence" features a performance of Mozart's "Clarinet Quintet". Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart, speaks with clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois about the quintet, Mozart and her love for chamber music.
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First Night of the BBC Proms

Walter Parker

Listen Friday August 8 at 8 p.m.
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Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival Live

Walter Parker

Listen Friday August 8 at 11 a.m.