Symphony Hall

“Living American™” presents music written by Americans (including new American citizens) who are composing music that… *Reflects the times we live in *Asks questions about our American life, and where we may be headed *Speaks of the still imaginable and achievable American Dream *Celebrates America the beautiful and America the hopeful Each program is be curated and hosted by a leading player in the 21st century classical music world, including composers Jenifer Higdon, Nico Muhly and John Luther Adams; conductors Alan Gilbert, Leonard Slatkin and Gerard Schwarz; ensembles and performers including the Kronos Quartet, the Knights, the Imani Winds, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Conrad Tao.

Weekends were made for Baroque music – Robert Aubry brings his encyclopedic knowledge and 1600 passions to Bach and Biber, Corelli and Castrucci, Lully and Loeillet, Vivaldi and Viviani...and beyond.

Explore the really early days of classical music with Robert Aubry Davis, who takes you to sacred spaces around the world for music written in the thousand years before the birth of Bach.

Hear the human voice in all its shadings, settings and moods -- the first "original instrument" and a most powerful expression of heart and soul. We'll take you from the sung prayer of ancient chant to choral music from the mightiest cathedrals to offer you the most beautiful and healing expressions of the human voice.

John Clare is your host for many of classical music's most popular works and some new discoveries featuring compelling performances by the world’s finest orchestras and soloists.

Throughout the week, Preston Trombly warms up your work day and daily activities with the gems and giants of classical music – from Bach, Brahms and Mozart to Aaron Copland, John Adams and Jennifer Higdon.

Lauren Rico offers personal, cultural and contemporary reflections to the music from long ago to modern times.

SiriusXM presents the Philadelphia Orchestra in an exclusive 52 week series on SiriusXM’s Symphony Hall. One of the most distinguished orchestras in the world, the ensemble is universally recognized for its distinctive sound (“The Philadelphia Sound.”), and SiriusXM is honored to present the orchestra in its first national platform in more than 26 years. “SiriusXM Hall Presents the Philadelphia Orchestra” will feature internationally renowned pianist soloists: Lang Lang, Emanuel Ax, Yuja Wang and Daniil Trifonov; uUniversally celebrated violinists: Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn and Gil Shaham. Maestro Nézet-Séguin is cohost and commentator offering his own special insight into the music being performed.

Spend the evening and early morning with Bach, Hovhaness, Corelli, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Copland and all of the composers and performers that make classical music the best company of all time – at all times.

Vincent Caruso presents classic film scores from the Golden Age of Film to movies opening this weekend...each with a certain epic and symphonic sensibility.

Martin Goldsmith is your host for many of classical music's most popular works and some new discoveries featuring compelling performances by the world’s finest orchestras and soloists.

Classical Music's lighter and brighter side for your weekend.