Discover the fascinating origins and evolution of classical music, from ancient beginnings to legendary composers like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, and Chopin. Dive deep into six key periods of music ...

Like U.S. history, classical music has become a new front in the culture wars as musicians and music institutions grapple with the legacies of racism. With most performing arts organizations shuttered ...

You’ve likely heard their music, but have you heard their stories? From Copland to Corelli, we celebrate some of the greatest LGBTQ+ composers in classical music history. Whether they were able to be ...

Nearly two decades ago, shortly before the publication of his 4,000-page magnum opus, The Oxford History of Western Music, the polarizing American musicologist Richard Taruskin agreed to sit with NPR ...

Musician Lara Downes aims to highlight the work of composers like Harry T. Burleigh, photographed c. 1938. Granger Classical pianist Lara Downes knew she was onto something profound when audiences ...

All month long we're taking an in-depth look at the female musicians who help create the rich history (and future) of classical music. Tune in throughout March for special Women's History Month ...