Maurice Ravel's experiences in World War One influenced at least one piece of music he composed — "Le Tombeau de Couperin." The piece serves as a lasting tribute to friends lost in war.

Following three appearances as a guest conductor, the British conductor, harpsichordist, and cellist will lead H+H beginning in the fall of 2023.

This time of year — past the "new beginnings" of September, but not quite at the "warm fuzzies" of the Holidays — offers up an abundance of contrast. And, just as warm days sneak in among the cold ones, and bright greens and reds poke out from the ever-increasing piles of leaves turned brown, this month's Instant Replay offers up music both for reflection and tunes meant for more energetic listening.

Classical music is often inspired by romance, fairy tales, or royalty, but sometimes the inspiration comes from real world causes.

On WCRB In Concert with Celebrity Series of Boston, Egyptian Australian musicians Joseph and James Tawadros join the ACO for an exhilarating reimagining of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons."

On The Bach Hour, the Los Angeles-based violinist performs both parts - each on a different Stradivarius instrument - of one of the composer’s most dramatic concertos.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann perform Elgar, and Dima Slobodeniouk returns to conduct Hailstork and Stravinsky.