Interviews

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.

Opera Philadelphia held the first performance in its "Pipe Up" series that showcases the organ, launching a new chapter in the instrument's history after the Wanamaker building was sold this past Spring.

A Tempo Saturday (9/6) features an upcoming concert organized by violinist Princeton University faculty member Anna Lim that will bring the Music for Food program to the region.

A Tempo Saturday (8/30) previews this year's Village Trip Festival, which celebrates the arts and artists of Greenwich Village, past and present.

Juilliard President Damian Woetzel talks with A Tempo host Rachel Katz Saturday (8/23) about the performing arts school's commitment to make its undergraduate and graduate programs more financially accessible.

A Tempo Saturday (8/16) checks in with Radio on the Lake Theatre, which will perform several radio plays by African-American journalist Richard Durham this Fall.

A Tempo (8/9) spotlights a new database designed to bring more visibility to indigenous conductors, musicians, composers, writers and others in the performing arts.

A Tempo Saturday (7/19) features a conversation with Diana Byer, who has wrapped up nearly four decades as director of the New York Theatre Ballet School.

A Tempo Saturday (7/12) explores the Mann Center for the Performing Arts' plans to renovate its main plaza and other facilities as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary.