For centuries, music lovers have debated which composers truly reshaped the classical canon and left the deepest mark on Western music. From Bach's intricate counterpoint to Beethoven's revolutionary ...

Germany has long been a powerhouse of classical music, producing some of the most influential and revered composers in history. From the intricate counterpoint of the Baroque to the sweeping dramas of ...

Anyone who searches the internet with the question, “Is classical music dying?,” will encounter hundreds of articles and blogs that take a position on this question. What most of these people really ...

In 1904, the German critic Oscar Schmitz described Britain as ‘Das Land ohne Musik’ ('The land without music'). Schmitz was possibly trying to stir the pot a little. However, he did have a bit of a ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Listen to recordings by Maria Dueñas and Daniil Trifonov, works by Thomas Adès and Tania León, and more. London Philharmonic Orchestra; Thomas Adès, ...

In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet an outstanding composer during the renaissance of American music.

Composer Jessie Montgomery joins us as we continue our celebration of Black From the Top alumni and their contributions to classical music. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or ...