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The storied quintet brings their brassy signature to a Bach favorite.

A series of forums will provide a space to discuss the ways in which the arts can be brought to at-risk youth.

In the midst of the Mahlers’ marital issues, Gustav turned to Sigmund Freud for help.

It's a masterful use of one of the composer's only chamber compositions.

OperaCamion wants to see a more diverse crowd at the opera. So they bring it to the people, and put on a show from the back of their truck.

Take a seat. There are lots of meetings involved.

Tchaikovsky's explosive work has nothing to do with America or its independence from Britain. So why is it the unofficial anthem for fireworks displays all over the U.S.?

Why is that some orchestras look tiny, while others can hardly fit on the stage? We've got the answer for you. 

The eighth episode of 2017's "Twin Peaks" uses an intense and raw composition by the composer Krzysztof Penderecki — "Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima."

We're halfway through the year, so we felt it was right to share some of our favorite standout soundtracks ... so far.

Mozart's Bassoon Concerto could use a lot more love. These two friends thought so too, and recorded a silly performance of it, with a whistling twist.

Opera in a serialized format? Composer Lisa Bielawa is on it.

Violinist Ariella Zeitlin goes all out for her “Pirates” medley and music video.

Is the piano a string or percussion instrument? There is an answer, but the instrument would prefer not to be boxed into one family.

The former New York Philharmonic Director will become the Chief Conductor for NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra.

Carly Rae Jepsen performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. If you're wondering how that sounded, read on.

How fast? How slow? How loud? Every conductor seems to approach the same music differently. But how? The notes are all the same, right?

HBO's drama “The Leftovers” has finally concluded. Getting over the end of a favorite show is hard, so to help you with this one, take some time to explore its musical world.

The Avery Career Grant Awardees teamed up with Brooklyn Duo to cover the Queen classic, and followed up with a lovely excerpt from a Beethoven String Quartet.

Benny Goodman is usually associated with jazz, but did you know he had a prolific classical recording career, too?