Nicola Dove
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Sony Pictures Classics
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.
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Shawn Miller/Library of CongressFor a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.) -
Roger Mastroianni/Cleveland OrchestraKnown for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers. -
Larry French/Getty Images North AmericaAbout 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation. -
Marco BorggreveThe 12th century abbess, scientist and composer inspires new interpretations of her music, and new works, on an album spotlighting soprano Barbara Hannigan. -
Marta ArteagaAt last, the ambitious composer finds herself in the spotlight, with a Carnegie Hall residency and a sparkling new album featuring Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. -
Karolina Wielocha/Decca ClassicsThe rising young pianist, from a family of seven musical siblings, offers dynamic music by brother and sister Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn.
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Cover art by Raul Urias
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Platoon
Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers.
Explore the archives of this perennial KVPR series featuring young musicians from around the San Joaquin Valley.
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Courtesy of the Afghanistan National Institute of MusicThree years ago, a group of young musicians from Afghanistan and their teachers fled Kabul to remake their lives as a community in northern Portugal. Now, they are touring the U.S. -
Christine AlicinoThe revered interdisciplinary artist, now in her 80s, remains vigorous and regards the joy of curiosity as the key to staying young.
Listen to Sunday Baroque with host Suzanne Bona Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon on KVPR Classical.