America 250 Arts/Music

A Tempo Saturday (7/4) marks the American 250th anniversary with a discussion about the Star-Spangled Banner, of which a copy of its first published sheet music is on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

A Tempo Saturday (4/27) features a conversation with pianist Orli Shaham about her new all-American chamber music recording.

A Tempo Saturday (6/28) features a conversation with the artistic directors of the Chelsea Music Festival, which this year is celebrating music and storytelling by American composers, musicians, artists, chefs and other creative forces.

A Tempo Saturday (5/2 at 7 pm) features a conversation with Mackenzie Melemed about his "Keys Across America" tour.

A Tempo (4/25) features a conversation about the American Repertory Ballet's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

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.