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Michael Volle hopped into an MRI and sang a Wagner aria so scientists could observe the relationship between loudness and articulation.

This mini-doc explains how a Stravinsky record spawned one of the most recognizable sounds of ’80s pop music.

Luthier Joseph Curtin and violinists Michelle Kim and Philippe Quint discuss the value of Stradivari instruments — and whether they’re worth the price.

The Ariel String Quartet takes to the solitary-yet-free expanse of Montana in a video for its latest album.

The concertmaster discusses music, family and his favorite foods over a meal at La Salle Dumpling Room.

What's a wedding without music? It's pretty hard to imagine, but since a select few pieces seem to dominate the selection we've curated seven alternates worth checking out.

Composer Tōru Takemitsu was a world-class orchestrator. Listen to the way he transforms an American standard for string quartet.

The 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant Winner Xavier Foley is a talented bassist, but have you heard his compositions?

Watch Midori’s stunning performance of Pablo de Sarasate’s “Zapateado” during her 1990 Carnegie Hall debut.

Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” is already pretty dreamy, but hearing it performed on vibraphone takes it into a whole other sleep cycle.

The Brazilian composer’s Sonata for Cello and Guitar illustrates why we need more works written for this pairing of instruments.

The Holocaust survivor and subject of the 2016 short subject documentary ‘Joe’s Violin’ has just published his memoir.

The melodica-wielding duo is back with a “Lone Ranger”-inspired take on Rossini’s Overture for “William Tell.”

In Heartbeat Opera’s new production, several U.S. prison choirs sing the ‘Prisoners’ Chorus.’

Check out the big brains on Sir Simon!

Get to know the great composer-conductor through his library. 

Jake Gyllenhaal is set to co-produce and star in a Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed Leonard Bernstein biopic called 'The American.'

Trombones, in some form or another, have been around for centuries. But they're a relatively recent addition to the standard orchestra.

Respighi's tone poem "Pines of Rome" is a classic for Arbor Day and National Poetry Month.

Liceu Opera Barcelona staged the Laurent Pelly production of the Massenet opera, featuring Joyce DiDonato in the title role.