© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

News and notes from the world of classical music.

Maestro Neeme Jarvi returns to Michigan

Simon van Boxtel

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Neeme Jarvi returns to Michigan to conduct the Estonian National Orchestra Friday.Current State's Peter Whorf spoke with the Estonian native about his homeland’s music and Friday’s Wharton Center program.

Jarvi has planned a program that begins with Estonian composer Veljo Tormis' Overture No. 2.

Related Content
WKAR has closed the gap left by the loss of federal funding. Because of you, trusted journalism, inspiring stories, and classical music remain freely available to everyone in mid-Michigan.
Now the work continues — your monthly gift helps maintain this success and keeps public media free for all.