A Tribute to the American People in Copland’s ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’
The quintessentially American tune celebrates the people who tragically died in the 9/11 attacks.
09-7-2026
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Tune in Today: Beyond Notes on J.S. Bach’s Chaccone for Solo Violin Is the Sound of Sorrow
The composer turned a personal tragedy into one of the greatest musical masterpieces.
09-1-2026
Tune in Today: Heroism in Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony
Beethoven's hero worship of France's new emperor quickly turned to fury, but did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of 'Eroica.'
08-31-2026
Tune in Today: Mozart’s Swan Song
Written amid illness and debt, the Clarinet Concerto stands as a deeply emotional and timeless farewell.
08-29-2026
I Love a Piano!
Long before recorded sound, the piano gave ordinary people a way to play, hear, and enjoy music together at home.
08-29-2026
Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck: A Love Story for the Ages
Schumann's famous ‘Mondnacht’ was the silver lining to the couple’s long-fought road to marriage.
08-28-2026
Beyond the Silver Screen: Music Composed by Anthony Hopkins
The celebrated actor steps into the concert hall with 'Life Is a Dream,' a collection of original works.
08-27-2026
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton
The country singer charmed fans with her songs and style.
08-26-2026
Turning Life Into Art With Country Music
Singer-songwriter Mac McAnally says country songs unite people through ‘common experience.’
08-26-2026
Dolly Parton Receives Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The late singer will be honored for her commitment to American roots music on Sept. 16, 2026.
08-24-2026
Tune in Today: A Creative Musical Protest by Joseph Haydn
How 'Papa Haydn' used a symphony to lead an 18th-century musicians' strike.
08-23-2026
The Odeon: An Ancient Music Experience
The outdoor venue offered audiences stirring, acoustic-based performances.
08-22-2026
Tune in Today: Creating ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Under Soviet Rule
Driven by artistic dreams, Sergei Prokofiev returned to Stalin's Russia to compose his iconic ballet.
08-21-2026
Tune in Today: Out of the Darkness Comes César Franck’s Violin Sonata
How a legendary 1886 candlelit premiere in Brussels gave us one of classical music’s greatest masterworks.
08-16-2026
Tune in Today: Fighting for Freedom, Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’
The Finnish composer's most famous work is a patriotic composition—a covert protest of Russia's hold over his beloved country.
08-14-2026
Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Hollywood’s Musical Genius
In this installment of ‘Movie Music Composers,’ we meet a classical composer who brought beautiful music to the big screen.
08-13-2026
Tune in Today: Schubert’s Dance with Mortality in ‘Death and the Maiden’
Schubert dramatizes illness and sorrow through this composition, where the siren song of Death himself calls out to a maiden.
08-11-2026
Tune in Today: The March That Outlived an Empire
Edward Elgar's humble beginnings did nothing to encumber the patriotic success of the "Pomp and Circumstance" march.
08-10-2026
Vittorio Giannini: A Forgotten Operatic Master
In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we meet an American composer who delighted audiences with his classical compositions.
08-6-2026
Tune in Today: Mozart’s Most Intense Symphony
This serious Symphony No. 40 may be seen as part of a musical journey.
08-4-2026
Miklos Rozsa: Hollywood’s Hungarian Rhapsody
In this installment of 'The Art of Movie Music,' we meet a Golden Era composer from Hungary.
08-4-2026
The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark
The country music performer won over audiences with his music and comedy.
08-3-2026
High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met
Part 2 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026–2027 season features productions in 2027.
08-2-2026