OperaDelaware closes its season next month with a performance of Andrea Chenier, a gripping, passionate tale of love, art, and resistance set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.And, they'll be performing the opera in front of singers, directors, and other opera professionals from across the US, as they host the Opera America conference. On this week's Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny speaks with the opera's two leads, soprano Toni Marie Palmertree and tenor Dane Suarez.

“The Chequerboard Watch” is set aboard a clipper ships as it voyages from Australia to England in 1855. The title refers to the diverse races of the crew

Rapunzel and the Witch is a new work by the Children’s Theatre’s Artistic Director, Donna Swajeski. She says she was inspired to write the musical after realizing there was a significant gap in Rapunzel’s tale.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra wrap up its season this month with a pair of concerts in Wilmington and Lewes.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny gets a preview of the show from the orchestra's music director, Michelle Di Russo, along with her reflections on her first season leading the symphony.

Five guest artists from across the country will perform. Sharing the stage with the performers will be six antique harpsichords. The oldest dates back to the 1500s.

While the First State may not have the deep jazz history of New Orleans, Kansas City, or Chicago, there are a few pivotal figures who called Delaware home.

McSorley has painted landscapes, portraits, and in his current work still lifes of the objects we use everyday.

Delaware’s Department of Correction aims to expand options it offers to people incarcerated at its four state facilities.One is a pilot arts program at Howard Young in Wilmington run by Rehabilitation Through The Arts. Delaware became the third state to participate when it launched 10 weeks ago.This week, five men graduated from that program and Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier sat in on their final class to learn more about the program and what it provides.

The Southern Delaware Chorale returns to the stage later this month with a concert that deals with two very different regal themes - the crowned heads of Europe and some rock and roll royalty.It's called "Kings and Queen," featuring Mozart's "Coronation Mass" - that's the "Kings" part - with the music of Freddie Mercury - that's the "Queen" part.To find out more about this out-of-the-box experience and the musical threads connecting Mozart and Mercury, Martin Matheny spoke to the Southern Delaware Chorale's co-director, Joseph Shortall on this week's Arts Playlist.

For almost ten years, the University of Delaware has played host to the Calidore String Quartet.In addition to a busy performing and recording schedule, the ensemble teaches the next generation of classical musicians through their work at UD.Ahead of its performance Monday at UD, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by one of the group's violinists, Ryan Meehan on this edition of Arts Playlist,