James Bennett II

Mozart may have been a genius, but he was also a bit of a strange guy. Check out the stories behind these seven incredible compositions.

In this popular TED Talk, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra conductor Benjamin Zander uses his humor, piano and Chopin to show us how emotional classical music can be.

After the death of Roberta Peters at 86 on Thursday, we reflect on her legacy with a number of illuminating interviews from the archives.

Accordionist Milan Řehák camps out in the snowy outdoors to share his accordion arrangement of the first movement of "Winter" from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons."

Soprano Roberta Peters, whose voice proved popular to all kinds of music lovers, has died at 86.

The composer and conductor has set two of Hillary Clinton's speeches to music, with a bevy of notable opera and musical theater stars.

Emmanuel Chabrier was born on Jan. 18, 1871. We're remembering his work by watching these four pianists take on his orchestral "España."

With the nation's 59th inauguration ceremony scheduled for this week, let's revisit some recent inaugural events through the music performed there.

Pianist and composer Kevin Shoemaker plays his piano all over New York. Watch him in action with a Chopin favorite at Union Square.

A team of Stanford researchers and the vocal ensemble Cappella Romana has recreated the sound of the ancient Byzantine sacred building.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a powerful impact on the very fabric of American society. It rippled out to affect various forms of cultural expression, including music.

Watch an incredible 360-degree video of opening night from Hamburg's new Elbphilharmoie concert hall. After missteps, can this hall democratize the classical world?

The name says it all. Writer and animator Kim Thompson created this short film as a school project and opera lovers and novices are still delighted years later.

A new podcast explores the relationship between baritone superstar Charles Mott and "Starlight Express" composer Edward Elgar during Britain's war years.

Experimental saxophonist Pedrosaxo shows off his classical chops with this performance of Paganini's Caprice No. 5.

Producer Grant Woolard has returned after last year's success with “Classical Mashup II,” a musical masterwork quilt that matches the fun of the original.

Revisit this rocking musical curiosity that has the Queen classic played on a fairground organ.

European breakdancing crew Flying Steps is nearing the end of their successful Bach-infused program, "Red Bull Flying Bach."

The authoritative-yet-comforting cello might be the perfect instrument for covering some of our most beloved movie and television themes, and these six videos prove it.

Tuesday marks the one year anniversary since David Bowie's death. Let's revisit one of the most memorable classical tributes to the famed musician.