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“The Pianist” pianist dies

Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak died of a heart attack at the age of 72 on Sunday, October 20.

Lost and Found: 8 Classical Music Masterworks Rescued From History

Music that vanished, whether by accident or by design, only to be brought back into the light years, or centuries, later.

Playlist: Classical Music for Cooking

Much like a gourmet dish, classical music is the result of many individual elements coming together. The composer, like a chef, must know the distinct flavor profiles of each instrument and how they complement each other.

Vote: What Are Chopin’s Top 10 Works?

We want to hear your take! Help us create a definitive ranking of the Romantic composer's greatest music.

A 639-year John Cage composition is about to have its next note change

On Feb. 5, 2024, another note is going to begin playing... this one will be relatively short; it will hang around for only the next two years.