Category: NPR Music: Classical

The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.

Giacomo Puccini’s final opera Turandot gets a brand new ending premiered in Washington, with music by a composer known for video game tunes and a librettist who produced ‘Succession’

The composer and percussionist was “shocked beyond belief” after hearing the news on Monday afternoon.

Madlib’s music feels like a magic trick. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we bow down to Madlib’s mastery, plus check out new music by Charly Bliss, Fana Hues and reminisce on an old Ted Leo record.

The acclaimed singer and actor explains how the arts have that rare ability to change minds, give hope and connect people.

Davis led the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Britain’s Glyndebourne Festival, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera in Chicago.

The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing in a thrilling set.

In Jim White’s drumming, there’s a restless wonder. On this 8 Tracks, we lead off with a sprawling rocker by his band Dirty Three, but also feature new music by Chappell Roan and Amber Mark.