A new album from the guitarist for the rock band The National spotlights pieces he’s written for friends like Katia Labèque, Colin Currie and Pekka Kuusisto.
Music among friends: Bryce Dessner leans into his classical side
August 22, 2024 by
August 22, 2024 by
A new album from the guitarist for the rock band The National spotlights pieces he’s written for friends like Katia Labèque, Colin Currie and Pekka Kuusisto.
August 9, 2024 by
The rising young pianist, from a family of seven musical siblings, offers dynamic music by brother and sister Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn.
August 6, 2024 by
Three years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S.
August 1, 2024 by
The revered interdisciplinary artist, now in her 80s, remains vigorous and regards the joy of curiosity as the key to staying young.
July 30, 2024 by Justin Bowers
The principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra radiates an empathetic, Yoda-like wisdom when it comes to conjuring beautiful sounds from both pros and students.
June 27, 2024 by Justin Bowers
The versatile singer, who emphasizes self-acceptance, says his mission is to be a bridge from the classical community to pop, jazz and R & B. And if you’re not a fan, that’s okay.
June 27, 2024 by
Virtuosic pianist and composer Beethoven suffered from several debilitating ailments. A new study suggests lead poisoning may be at least partly to blame.
June 25, 2024 by
Our updated list of the year’s best songs includes a sweet reflection from beabadoobee, Nathy Peluso’s wildly infectious “Aprender A Amar,” the mind-blowing virtuosity of pianist Yuja Wang and more. Featured songs and artists:1. Nathy Peluso: “APRENDER A AMAR,” from ‘GRASA’2. Jakob Lindberg: “Musette” and “Tombeau” from ‘Robert de Visée: Theorbo Solos’3. Brijean: “Workin’ On… Read more »
June 11, 2024 by
The name of the great contralto and civil rights icon now lives above the doors to the grand hall in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
May 29, 2024 by Justin Bowers
About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka “Petunia” — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation.