Strauss took a number of swings at creating the music to match the majesty of the mountains, and finally got what he wished ...

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 - I. Allegro moderato The cello’s plaintive timbre and great expressive range has often proved inspiring to composers creating music of heightened ...

A violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari during his 18th century "Golden Period" is heading for auction ...

David Robertson, conducting the world premiere of John Adams' piano concerto "After the Fall" in Davies Symphony Hall this week, is taken by how the esteemed Bay Area composer was influenced by ...

David Robertson, conducting the world premiere of John Adams’ piano concerto “After the Fall” in Davies Symphony Hall this ...

January 10, 2025 • NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by KCRW's Travis Holcombe to run down their four favorite albums out today, as well as the revamped version of SZA's 'LANA' project.

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A Stradivarius is likely to set a new world record for a musical instrument sold at auction next month with a £15 million ...

on Apple Music and Spotify. Beethoven began composing his ‘Emperor’ Concerto in 1809, while Vienna was under invasion from Napoleon’s forces for the second time. In 1805 the French had left ...

January 13, 2025 • The Tiny Desk Contest is NPR Music's annual search for the next great undiscovered artist.

The data displayed for this chart goes back to 1994, however we hope to be able to offer deeper historic information at a future point ...

These New Puritans, Grand Slam, and Principle Edwards Magic Theatre These New Puritans are in session, and Grand Slam are live in concert from 1984.