Kind of Classical – 100 Years of Miles Davis
Exploring recordings where the jazz trumpeter intersected with classical tradition.
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
“For Pope Francis, (the goal) was always to extend the arms of the church to embrace all people, not to exclude anyone,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who takes charge after a pontiff’s death.
Long-Tenured Juilliard Cellist, Instructor Joel Krosnick Dies, 84
While he enjoyed some success as a soloist, Krosnick's recognition grew after joining the Juilliard String Quartet in 1974.
Playlist: Music to Help Your Garden Grow
The frost has (hopefully) gone for the year, so it's time to get planting. Here's music to help your garden grow... or at least, get you focused on gardening!
New Releases Apr. 15: Suites, Unheralded Women, Third Coast Percussion
Beloved Chicago envelope-pushing quartet Third Coast Percussion celebrates 20 years with a characteristically adventurous album. Plus, suites by Tchaikovsky and Thomas Adès. Finally, get to know two unjustly overlooked women composers: Swede Elfrida Andrée and Brit Ruth Gipps.
Classical Voyages: Paris
Allons-y à Paris! Join us on a musical tour of Paris, the City of Light.
Who is the Most Prolific Composer?
From 3,000 sonatas to over 300 symphonies, here are some of the busiest composers across classical music history!
Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Water
Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.
New Releases Apr. 8: Instrument Spotlights
Deep dives into contemporary violin repertoire, recent trombone works, and not-so-recent concertos for lute, as well as an album-length survey of preludes and chamber arrangements of beloved Stephen Sondheim touchstones.
The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One
Nearly a century after its opening, Studio One underwent a six-month, multimillion-pound refurbishment, with the main priority being the preservation of one very important thing: the sound.
Playlist: Feel-Good Classical Music
From the jubilant to the blissful and everything in between, this longform playlist has something for anyone looking for a classical music mood booster.
