James Bennett II

Brexit's consequences aren't just political. The European Baroque Orchestra is one cultural institution dramatically affected by last summer's vote.

Whenever there's an opportunity to celebrate double reeds, we'll take it. So check out this cool Super Mario Bros. arrangement, and listen to some oboe and bassoon outside of classical.

The concertmaster always seems to be a violinist, but why?

Debussy and Ravel dominate the impressionist discussion. If you like their music, chances are you'll love these pieces. Plus we talk about why "impressionist" is such a tricky term.

Emmanuel Macron is a lover of classical music and, perhaps more importantly, of the preservation of culture.

Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" had one of the most infamous premieres in classical music history. Here's the composer speaking about that raucous 1913 evening.

BBC Three's Sara Mohr-Pietsch hosted a delightful tour of the French composer's home.

Listen to Bach's "Goldberg Variations" performed on classical guitar. What do you think?

Several members of the orchestral collective The Knights came by the WQXR studios for a Facebook Live session. Hear an excerpt of their performance, Sufjan Stevens' "Year of the Boar."

If you’re curious about the difference — and the term “philharmonia orchestra” drives you mad with curiosity — read on as we discuss “symphonies,” “orchestras” and “philharmonics.”

Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' is his most recognizable work, but did you know he later used it as the setting of the Agnus Dei? Choral music enthusiasts, take note.

The Berklee Contemporary Symphonic Orchestra descended upon the Prudential Center in Boston, gracing unsuspecting crowds with an extract from Holst's "Jupiter" from "The Planets."

The celebrated baritone, who has stepped away from opera as he undergoes treatment for a brain tumor, gave a surprise performance at the Met Opera's 50th Anniversary Gala.

Brahms and Tchaikovsky did not particularly care for each other’s music. And thanks to memories of the latter's friend, we know what transpired during their first awkward meeting.

The vaudeville-esque act serves up chuckles with their classical.

Brooklyn Duo's 'Star Wars' medley is a perfect fit for today.

In a recent article, the Jacksonville Symphony music director Courtney Lewis gives the rundown on why the musicians sit where they do.

Debussy's classic for solo flute translates quite well to the alto saxophone. What do you think of this interpretation?

Colorado Symphony principal bassist Steve Metcalf reworked the Bach chorale “Gott hat das Evangelium” into a solemn four-part bass arrangement.

Watch the American violist make the case for what she calls an "imperfect instrument," with the music of Liszt, Kurtág and more.