Wagner at Home: ‘Siegfried Idyll’
The German composer reveals his softer side in his birthday composition to his beloved wife, Cosima.
07-22-2026
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Franz Waxman: Scoring Cinematic Suspense
In this installment of ‘The Art of Movie Music,’ this film composer thrilled moviegoers through his brilliant scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age.
07-17-2026
David Raksin: Composer of Memorable Themes
In this installment of ‘The Art of Movie Music,’ we hear the melodies of a film composer who made movies like 'Laura' unforgettable.
07-16-2026
Tune in Today: The Melody of Alexander Borodin’s Second String Quartet
This full-time Russian chemist managed to become a world-famous composer.
07-13-2026
Tune in Today: The Composer, the Flute, and the Harp
A father-daughter pair of amateur musicians requested an unconventional piece from Mozart, but circumstances prevented them from performing it.
07-9-2026
Tune in Today: The First American Symphony
This week, we put the question of "which American symphony was first" to the test.
07-7-2026
Tune in Today: The Two Sides of Robert Schumann and His ‘Carnaval’
Schumann generated fame and uproar around his work by critiquing it from two oppositely opinionated pennames.
07-6-2026
The Historic Significance of Sea Shanties
Interactive songs like 'Rio Grande' fostered camaraderie among ships' crews.
07-5-2026
Chosen Road’s New Patriotic Album
In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the bluegrass-gospel band’s latest album 'American Morning’ debuts July 3.
07-4-2026
The House Concert: An American Tradition Centuries in the Making
Living room concerts are currently seeing a nationwide resurgence.
07-3-2026
Tune in Today: ‘None Shall Sleep’ Before the World Cup
A piece of classical music becomes the anthemic song for millions of sports fans.
06-30-2026
Tune in Today: Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 Is a Scottish Tribute
A look at how a melody written in the ruins of Holyrood Palace evolved into a musical tribute.
06-29-2026
Tune in Today: Beethoven’s ‘Waldstein’ Sonata: Virtuosity as Expressivity
Fingers fly and notes sprinkle through the air like confetti in one of Beethoven's most physically demanding piano sonatas.
06-28-2026
Country Troubadour: Justin Moore Releases ‘Greatest Hits’ Album
The singer-songwriter is celebrating 20 years of music and another top hit.
06-27-2026
Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery
The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.
06-26-2026
Tune in Today: Wherefore Art Thou Not Romeo? Berlioz’s Paraphrase of Shakespeare
Berlioz's obsession with a Shakespearean actress inspired his work.
06-22-2026
George Strait’s Family Collaboration For ‘Heartland’ Hit
The celebrated country singer shared a special musical bond with his son as they honored cowboy culture and rural America.
06-22-2026
Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 3)
The lack of a primary source has led to many interpretations of this piece.
06-21-2026
‘David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God’: A Musician’s Quest
One needn't be a Bowie fan to appreciate the musician’s quest to answer life's hard question, as explored in Peter Ormerod’s biography.
06-20-2026
John Ford Coley Reflects on His Classical Music Roots and Latest Release
With a tribute album in the works, the 'I'd Really Love to See You Tonight' performer looks back on his musical start and partnership with England Dan.
06-19-2026
The Old-World Symphony That We Call ‘From the New World’
Are there truly American elements in Dvorak's Symphony No. 9?
06-17-2026
Dimitri Tiomkin: A Russian Immigrant Who Composed for Western Films
In this installment of ‘The Art of Movie Music,’ we meet the composer of film music for Capra films and Westerns during Hollywood’s Golden Era.
06-16-2026
Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)
Great cellist Pablo Casals treasured, performed, and recorded the forgotten suites.
06-14-2026