From crumhorns to shawms, and sackbuts to dulcians, Piffaro has been bringing the instruments and music of the Renaissance to audiences in Wilmington for years. Later this month, the ensemble presents its first concert this season, "At the Sign of the Crumhorn."On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by Piffaro's Artistic Director, Priscilla Herreid to discuss the group and this concert, including what the heck a crumhorn is.

Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is a staple of the musical theatre repertoire, with multiple Tony wins.

Newark's Chapel Street Players launch their new season this weekend with something particularly timely — a comedy about friendships and workplace catastrophes set in the White House. The play is called "POTUS" and the focus remains squarely on people and predicaments, not politics.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny sat down with two of the actors, Pam Huxtable and Charlotte Moran to discuss the show.

The program is still a relatively new one, but since it began in 2022, it has grown rapidly.

The proposal will feature a human figure and a dog, made out of recycled industrial fishing materials. Installation could begin next April.

Sodelo, the Southern Delaware Orchestra, returns to the stage next weekend to launch its season.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny sits down with the orchestra's board president Stephen Mohr, who also plays in the ensemble's percussion section, and its concertmaster, Justin Chou, to talk about the orchestra and the music.

Fall 2026 marks Michelle Di Russo's second season as the conductor of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. But, because an orchestra's season is planned long before the orchestra takes the stage, it's the first season programmed by Di Russo in her role as the symphony's music director. The result: a season of concerts that bring familiar classics to the stage alongside cutting-edge and innovative new works.On this week's Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny talked to Michelle Di Russo about how the season came together, what drives her creative choices, the importance of platforming new music, and the surprising things she listens to on her own time.

OperaDelaware launches its new season next month, with a new general director at the helm, and a lineup of shows ranging from traditional masterworks to cutting-edge material.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny spoke to that new general director, Eric Einhorn about the season, the importance of partnerships in the arts, and why everyone should give opera a try.

The tradition has been a fixture in the beach town, a way for locals to say farewell to the busy summer season, anchored by a traditional New Orleans-style band.

For the event, the Public Art Committee will buy premade paper lanterns and other supplies, and hold several classes to teach attendees how to decorate them.