Recreating Music of the American Revolution

“Music is central to filmmaking,” Burns told WFMT. Rather than squeezing the music in after the film has been edited and reached a near-final form, they incorporate the soundtrack early on in the editing process.

New Releases Nov. 11: Cello Celebration

Cellists are featured on four of this week’s new releases, which includes a brand new compilation by Gautier Capuçon.

New Releases Nov. 4: Women’s Voices

Karina Canellakis continues her collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Altera’s arranges Christmas music for women’s voices, and more.

New Releases Oct. 28: A Potpourri of Folk and Classical

Big names across the classical and folk music worlds have released a number of entertaining albums to lighten up the shorter, fall days.

The Evolution of the Orchestra: Strings

Learn why the violin is so pivotal in the development of modern-day string instruments.

The Evolution of the Orchestra: A Brief History

The modern orchestra as we know it today only took shape in the last 150 years.

10 US Presidents Who Changed Music in America, According to White House Historical Society Director Emerita

Elise K. Kirk, emerita director of the White House Historical Society, highlights ten US presidents who changed music in America through the music they presented at the White House.