America 250 Arts/Music

A Tempo looks ahead to Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Tempesta di Mare's Soundtrack of Independence concert series.

A Tempo Saturday (4/11 at 7 pm) features a conversation with Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell about its latest recording exploring the music of the Harlem Renaissance and its influence.

A Tempo features a conversation with the creators of the musical "The Crossing," which delves into the stories of some characters who contributed this historic episode.

A Tempo Saturday (10/4) checks in with Stamford, Conn.-based Orchestra Lumos about programming works for the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

A Tempo kicked off its survey of how the performing arts are preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, beginning with a two-part look at Sing Democracy 250. The project will present concerts by its Together in Hope choir at key U.S. cities and has invited choirs around the country to perform the music it commissioned at concerts of their own.