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The Philharmonia of New York's "Symphonic Storyboards" merges orchestral performance with film.

Adam Cockerham joins us in the studio for a lute performance that sets the mood for our upcoming Shakespeare Weekend.

Here are just a few of our favorite musical masterpieces inspired by the Bard’s imaginative, unforgettable storytelling. 

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Sarper Duman, like many of you, enjoys playing music at his keyboard. But unlike many of you, he makes sure his cats are always around.

He did it. Hans Zimmer got up there, and had bodies moving to film music.

Israeli ensemble MultiPiano performs Vivaldi's Concerto for Four Violins as arranged by Bach for four Harpsichords.

The long-running game show saw many celebrities during its 17 season run. In 1966, Leontyne Price appeared as a mystery guest before the panel of guessers.

Béla Fleck, joined by Brooklyn Rider, dropped by the WQXR studios to discuss his new album and share a few selections.

"Ebarme dich" is a powerful, aching aria, and when it's sung in Arabic you can really understand the transcending power of music.

Bach's "St. Mark Passion" is lost to time. Who lost it, and how are some composers reconstructing it?

We need more double bass in our lives. Bret Simner gives an overview of the instrument, and gives a wonderful demonstration, too!

Anderson and Roe embraced their disco souls with a four-hand cover of Daft Punk's "Lose Yourself to Dance."

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Cello Concerto hasn't had a professional performance since its 1935 premiere. The Houston Symphony and its principal cellist feel it's time to change that.

The Takács Quartet took a break from their Beethoven String Cycle with a piece so colorful that it earned a spot on a Wes Anderson film.

It wouldn't be too far of a stretch to include music from these composers on your next party playlist — if they were around, they'd get down too.

Musicians of all backgrounds are having fun with the #MaskOffChallenge, and the internet is definitely better for it.

André Previn is one of music's most versatile talents. In honor of his 88th birthday, here are five videos that showcase his wide creative range.

Peter A. Bauer's “80 Years in 80 Bars” attempts to capture the minimalist essence of the two composers' work.

Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer and Yo-Yo Ma have shared their recording of a Bach Trio Sonata, as heard on their upcoming album, "Bach Trios."