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

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."

Behind every great work of art is the story of a great mentor. Music has had no shortage of them. Here are 10 of the coolest teachers, idols, mentors and mentees.

Leonard Bernstein describes what makes Beethoven's "Eroica" so special. Plus, a performance from the 2012 Proms, and a movie about the piece itself.

Beautiful. Majestic. Fierce. How would you describe a conducting T-rex?

Dorothy DeLay taught many accomplished violinists. For her centennial, let's look at a few star performances that prove she's the teacher everyone wishes they had.

The much-discussed fate of Westminster College Choir has been decided. The school will be sold, though the future location is still uncertain.

Coco is a rescue cockatiel from Sydney, Australia, and almost certainly sings the Queen of the Night's aria from 'The Magic Flute' better than most humans.

Drummer, educator and Marine Jesse Sieff took an orchestral arrangement of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 and spiced it up with an insane snare.

Dotan Negrin of Piano Around the World has kept busy, recently uploading a performance with jack-of-all-trades violinist Andrei Matorin.

Oud player Ahmed Alshaiba recently dropped by the TED studios to play a mini-concert and discuss his connection to the ancient instrument.

Each year on Bach's birthday, musicians all over the world gather in transit hubs to play the music of one of the world's most beloved composers.