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Host Carolyn Beeler wraps up the with the music of Icelandic wünderkind Gabriel Olafs and a composition that reflects the deeply calming side of his music. This story originally aired on Aug. 5, 2022 ...

In this special from WQXR, six prominent artists share memories of Chanukah and the music the holiday brings to mind. From ...

‘11,000 Strings,’ ‘The Comet/Poppea,’ and ‘The Monkey King’ trace their brilliance to Columbia faculty members.

Some Chicagoans came to appreciate “Messiah” as a piece of music with appeal that extended beyond its Christian themes.

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Johannes Brahms was reluctant to compose his first symphony and be judged against Beethoven, to whom he had been compared. So he started off with music for his own instrument: his Piano Concerto No. 1 ...

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December 12, 2025 • Guitarist Sean Shibe pushes his instrument to the limit in new music written for him by Thomas Adès, and softens the vibe with intimate pieces by Bach, Mompou and the eccentric ...