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Raphael Gaillarde/Getty ImagesSaariaho, who battled a male-dominated educational system in her native Finland, forged a strong and singular voice in contemporary music. -
Shuran Huang For NPRTeens in jail in Virginia collaborate with musicians to compose songs, write poetry and find their voices after run-ins with the law.
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Every dish tells a story for the award-winning New York chef, who creates menus inspired by his Nigerian, creole and South Bronx roots.
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A Jean-Philippe Rameau opera, left unfinished at time of his death and recently completed by a musicologist, gets its premiere 280 years later, with extravagant costumes. -
Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but may not survive its 81-year-old founder.
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Mo Willems' picture book Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! turns 20 this month. To mark the anniversary, Willems and Renee Fleming presented the pigeon's story in an opera at the Kennedy Center.
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This recording is intimate and physical, a harsh reminder of the pain he endured while battling cancer.
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British writer and comic book author Neil Gaiman launches first studio music album with Australia's FourPlay String Quartet.
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With a who's who of forward-thinking guitarists, Bill Orcutt brings his ecstatic minimalism to the Tiny Desk.
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Gathering music, new and old, from around the world, the thoughtful pianist finds the core of humanity amid the chaos.
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Apple recently launched a standalone streaming service for classical music exploration, including guided playlists, exclusive content and detailed metadata. Does Apple Music Classical deliver?
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Hear an excerpt from the most fantastical and kaleidoscopic orchestral works of our time.
