Stories

New Releases August 18: Laura Strickling, Jocelyn Hagen, and more

American women composers dominate this week’s releases and are even included in Bruce Liu’s latest solo piano recital, plus cellist Nicolas Alstaedt spotlights Finnish composer Olli Mustonen.

Adela SkowronskiMay 8, 2026

Guarneri Hall Announces 2026-27 Season

Adela SkowronskiMay 7, 2026

Chicago Sinfonietta Pauses All Programming

Mei-Ann Chen in action — the conductor's motion is both sharp and blurry in an evocative portrait

Adela SkowronskiMay 5, 2026

AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts

New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 2, 2026

A selection featuring renewed interest in the works of Emilie Mayer, as well as celebrations of other favorite composers.

Kind of Classical – 100 Years of Miles Davis

Adela SkowronskiMay 28, 2026

Exploring recordings where the jazz trumpeter intersected with classical tradition.

Playlists

Playlist: The Most Nostalgic Classical Music

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Playlist: Fall Folk Foliage — Songs Old and New for Autumn

Playlist: 8 Popular Songs that Sample Classical Music

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Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

Adela SkowronskiApril 23, 2026

The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.

New Releases Apr 21: Songs and Strings

Oliver CamachoApril 21, 2026

Albums marking several ocassions including Earth Day and 200 years of Schubert.

Seth Parker Woods in an urban park, seated on the arm of a rad park bench, cello on his lap, smiling

New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and more

Oliver CamachoApril 14, 2026

A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.

Evening Music