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All Songs Considered
The composer Nils Frahm, who released a short suite of quiet songs called <em>Encore 1</em> on June 1, 2018.

Nils Frahm Goes Against Summer's Grain On Surprise 'Encores 1'

Jun 01, 2018
The neoclassical minimalist composer follows up a lauded new record with a quiet batch of castaways.
Classical
Tiny Desk
Third Coast Percussion performs a Tiny Desk Concert on April 27, 2018 (Claire Harbage/NPR).

Third Coast Percussion: Tiny Desk Concert

May 29, 2018
Watch the Chicago-based ensemble conjure otherworldly sounds from steel pipes, tuned cowbells and a bowl that sings.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Mezzo-soprano Aleks Romano performs in <em>Carmen in Concert </em>at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on April 21, 2018.

'My Voice Should Be Heard': #MeToo And The Women Of Opera

May 27, 2018
Three women — a soprano, a mezzo-soprano, and a vice president of opera programming — join NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro for a conversation about harassment and inequity in the opera world.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Composer Thea Musgrave, at 90, is still composing music.

Thea Musgrave, The 90-Year-Old Composer With 80 Players In The Bullpen

May 25, 2018
The Scottish-born musician, still busy writing music, celebrates her 90th birthday on May 27.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs for millions at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

'Cello Bae' Sheku Kanneh-Mason Wins Worldwide Fans After Royal Wedding

May 21, 2018
Watch the moving performance from 19-year-old award-winner during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Classical
Music News
James Levine, rehearsing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Paris in 2007.

James Levine Accused Of Sexual Misconduct By 5 More Men

May 19, 2018
Their allegations against the former Metropolitan Opera conductor were made public in a counter lawsuit filed by the Met on Friday in New York.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Saoirse Ronan plays newlywed Florence in <em>On Chesil Beach, </em>in<em> </em>theaters now.

Classical Music Captures A Young Wife's Anxiety In 'On Chesil Beach'

May 18, 2018
Based on the novel by Ian McEwan, the film tells the story of a troubled honeymoon. The new bride is a violinist in a string quartet; the music was composed by Dan Jones and is played by Esther Yoo.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Birgit Nilsson (ca. 1960) as Isolde, in Wagner's opera <em>Tristan und Isolde</em>.

Remembering The Soprano Who Sang Like A Laser Beam

May 17, 2018
With a voice of gleaming steel that soared effortlessly above 100-piece orchestras, Swedish dramatic soprano Birgit Nilsson, who was born 100 years ago, was force of nature.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Doug Perkins performs "Filigree," part of a longer work by composer Robert Honstein.

A Vibraphone Workout With A Tinfoil Twist

May 16, 2018
Watch percussionist Doug Perkins power through a sizzling new piece, enhanced with a little aluminum wrap.
Classical
Discover Music
The Record
Glenn Branca, conducting his ensemble in Brooklyn in 2000.

Composer And Leading Avant-Garde Guitarist Glenn Branca Has Died At 69

May 15, 2018
The composer and guitarist who merged noise and art music in sheer walls of sound died on May 13. His collaborators included a huge range of artists, from David Bowie to Kronos Quartet.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Matt Marks was an integral member of the contemporary music group Alarm Will Sound.

Matt Marks, Versatile Composer And Musician, Dies At 38

May 14, 2018
A founding member of the contemporary music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, Marks inspired fellow musicians with his blend of "playfulness and gravity."
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Leonard Bernstein composing in 1955.

'Something Develops Onstage Called Love': Baltimore Symphony's Bernstein Centennial

May 12, 2018
Recorded live on stage at the Meyerhoff, Scott Simon joins BSO music director Marin Alsop and Leonard Bernstein's daughter Jamie for a conversation and musical celebration.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
The London Symphony Orchestra, performing with conductor Valery Gergiev in London's Trafalgar Square in May 2016.

What Does Life In An Orchestra Get You? In The U.K., Not Enough To Live On

May 03, 2018
A study released by the Musicians' Union in the U.K. says that many musicians with full-time, salaried jobs are struggling to pay their bills. Two-thirds say that they have considered other careers.
Classical
First Listen
Simone Dinnerstein and Philip Glass.

First Listen: Simone Dinnerstein, 'Circles: Piano Concertos by Bach & Glass'

May 03, 2018
A world premiere recording of a new piano concerto by Philip Glass sits comfortably beside a Bach classic.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Arvo Pärt's four symphonies — newly recorded for ECM — trace a 45-year journey the composer took in finding his true style.

Connecting The Dots On Arvo Pärt's Symphonic Journey

Apr 20, 2018
A new album of the Estonian composer's four symphonies trace the path of a brave artist who risked throwing it all away to reinvent himself.
Classical
Deceptive Cadence
Ballerinas of the New York City Ballet perform <em>Serenade </em>by<em> </em>George Balanchine at the Mariinsky theatre in St.Petersburg, July 30, 2003.

Shall We Dance: Balanchine Sets Tchaikovsky In Motion

Apr 20, 2018
Conductor Marin Alsop muses on the power of ballet and her memories of watching choreographer George Balanchine bring the music of Tchaikovsky to life with the New York City Ballet.
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From the Top

NPR’s From the Top Recorded at The Smith Center

Apr 11, 2018

NPR’s From the Top recorded at The Smith Center in February and you can hear that concert Saturday,

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All Songs Considered
Stephanie Richards.

Stephanie Richards' 'Gong' Resonates The Body's Frequency

Apr 11, 2018
Stephanie Richards' trumpet sounds like deep space wrapped around your head, a flood in the endless void.
Classical
From the Top
Parsa Sabet

Guitarist Sarbet Shares His Love of Classical Music with Others

Apr 10, 2018

What does Parsa Sabet do when there is no guitar class in school?  How does he find a way to share classical music with others.

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From the Top
Parsa Sabet

What Motivates Guitarist Parsa Sarbet

Apr 10, 2018

Parsa Sabet on his first competition and motivation.

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From the Top
Parsa Sabet/"From the Top"

Guitarist Parsa Sabet on His Early Start

Apr 10, 2018

Guitarist Parsa Sabet started with a summer guitar class.

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From the Top
Jordan Farber

Jordan Farber on Starting Out

Apr 10, 2018

Bassonist Jordan Farber started his career five years ago playing the flute.

More From the Top.

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From the Top
Jordan Farbar/"From the Top"

Bassoonist Jordan Farber on Playing Expressive Music

Apr 10, 2018

How is playing music a lot like dance? Bassoonist Jordan Farber shares his philosophy on expressive music and movement.

Classical
From the Top
Jordan Farber performing in the Nevada Public Radio Studios.

Bassoonist Jordan Farber on His Audtion for NPR's From the Top

Apr 10, 2018

Bassoonist Jordan Farber shares his thoughts on the audition process for NPR's From the Top.

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Classical
All Songs Considered
Clockwise from upper left: Ari Roar, Beatrice Deer, Ólafur Arnalds, Khruangbin, Whyte Horses

New Mix: Ólafur Arnalds, Khruangbin, Whyte Horses, Ari Roar, More

Apr 10, 2018
This week's batch of essential new songs includes a curiously gorgeous piano piece from Iceland's Ólafur Arnalds, the punk band Abuse Of Power, summery psych-pop from Whyte Horses and more.

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