American

We’re turning to a 21st century American opera by Joseph Summer on this week’s Sunday Opera (1/18 3:00 p.m.) in his treatment of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The 2006 work stays very close to the original play (unlike the Ambroise Thomas), and the straightforward treatment of the text by Summer, fits neatly into his three-act structure.

The Brooklyn-based chamber orchestra performs an American-themed concert on this broadcast Monday (7/1 at 8 pm).

Our roster of regular Sounds Choral hosts shares works by American composers this Sunday (7/2 at 2 pm).

The Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo performs on this broadcast concert from the 34th annual Raritan River Music Festival Friday (6/23 at 8 pm).

Sounds Choral this Sunday (6/18) introduces the latest addition to its roster of hosts - Jason Max Ferdinand, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Maryland and Founding Artistic Director of the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers.

Sounds Choral this Sunday (2/5) highlights the choral output of Ned Rorem and Tomáš Svoboda.