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Dvořák's “American” Quartet gets rearranged to include the magic of flute.

We may remember him as a gifted composer and conductor, but Bernstein's left-leaning politics earned him the ire of the federal government when paranoia was at an all-time high.

The massively popular violin has some complex origins, and wasn't always as loved as it is today.

Composer Adam Neely sets out to discover if one key really is sadder than the rest.

Pianists Eyran Katsenelenbogen and Tal Zilber have reimagined the American classic in ten different musical styles — and it's amazing.

In 1910, an instrument maker designed a self-playing violin, a machine that many thought would be impossible to make.

Passionate, moody, troubled, social — Beethoven's personality is hard to pin down. Here are a few wild stories from his life that provide a glimpse into a life misunderstood.

Chaconne Klaverenga performs the last of Paganini's caprices on her guitar.

Giovanni Bottesini was a legendary double bassist. Watch this performance of his Concerto No. 2 to find out why.

Johann Sebastian Bach had a lot of children — it's no wonder some went on to become fantastic composers.

Of the thousands of seats in a concert hall, which one is the best for both your ears and your wallet?

Here's a sound test for you — how does a cheap find on Amazon stack up compared to some of the finest violins in the world?

Clara Rockmore was instrumental in developing the theremin into a “serious” musical instrument. Watch her perform several selections, and have a chat with her producer Robert Moog.

The end of summer marks a scramble for vacations. If you're planning some time off, consider taking one of these pieces with you.

Robert Schumann was determined to be the finest concert pianist in the world. But his fingers just wouldn't cooperate.

Ballet is a hallmark of French (and French-inspired) opera — but what's it doing there in the first place?

Yo-Yo Ma asked a Tanglewood audience to come together to find conductor David Zinman's missing 4-month-old pup.

Bach's 'Inventions' were designed as exercised for keyboard students, but watching them on the Moog is something wonderful.

Holst's wind band classic is the subject of a rather interesting arrangement for ocarina and euphonium.

No plans this weekend? No problem: Here are the concerts and performances we're most excited about this weekend.