Stories

Composers from A to Z

Whether you’re just beginning to explore classical music or have spent years immersed in the repertoire, there’s someone here to discover – or rediscover.

Oliver CamachoJune 23, 2026

New Releases June 23: Katia & Marielle Labèque, John Williams, and more

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Adela SkowronskiJune 18, 2026

Pride Concerts in Chicago

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass perform onstage

Oliver CamachoJune 16, 2026

New Releases June 16: Chicago Symphony Brass, Gesualdo Six, and more

New Releases July 21: John Holiday, Nathalie Stutzmann, and more

Oliver CamachoJuly 21, 2026

The debut of an Early Music ensemble, a countertenor finalist on NBC's The Voice, and more from this week's new releases.

New Releases July 14: The 2026 Summer Night Concert and more

Oliver CamachoJuly 14, 2026

Vienna Philharmonic's highly anticipated summer concert is now available alongside other orchestral releases.

Playlists

Dies irae: How a 13th-Century Chant Became Synonymous with Scary

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Playlist: Art Songs for Autumn

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10 Classical Earworms: The Mastery Behind Unforgettable Music

10 Composers Who Were Inspired by Their Travels

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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.

New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more

Adela SkowronskiMay 26, 2026

Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.

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