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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns to Symphony Hall for an all Shostakovich program, kicking off the Boston Symphony Orchestra's "Decoding Shostakovich" series.
Justin Pumfrey
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In a rare occurrence, planets will line up in the sky this month. A classical composer lined them up over 100 years ago! -
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Possibly the perfect playlist for the sweater-wearing, french-speaking, stunt-car-driving monk in your life. See what I mean in this month's Instant Replay. -
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced its next summer season in the Berkshires, highlighted by Puccini's "Tosca," a new concerto by John Williams, and a celebration of Keith Lockhart's 30th anniversary as Boston Pops Conductor.
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On The Bach Hour, Helmut Rilling conducts the composer's Cantata No. 84 and selections from the Mass in B minor, and guitarist Jason Vieaux and German Brass each offer distinctive interpretations in two of Bach's instrumental works. -
On The Bach Hour, one of the composer's frothier musical creations tells the story of a father, his daughter, and a hot caffeinated beverage that causes a minor rift in family relations. -
On The Bach Hour, the Finnish conductor leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Arnold Schoenberg's lush orchestration of the "St. Anne" Prelude and Fugue, and Masaaki Suzuki conducts the Cantata 73.
From NPR Music
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The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water. -
One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself.
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On The Bach Hour, Ton Koopman leads Amsterdam Baroque in music that reflects the complexity of belief through one of the composer's most brilliant works, written for Easter.
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