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The groundbreaking conductor — the first woman to lead a major American Orchestra — reflects on 14 years as music director of the Baltimore Symphony.

For most artists, 2020 was a year of forced isolation and few opportunities. But Dan Tepfer, a jazz pianist and composer, had a busy year, partly thanks to his technological acumen.

As part of an ongoing series, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to pianist Lara Downes about classical recordings of "Lift Every Voice" and "A Change Is Gonna Come," to mark Black Music Month and Juneteenth.

A visionary who died young and alone in 1990, Eastman is making a slow but richly deserved comeback thanks to a curious younger generation. A new interpretation of his 1974 work Femenine is out now.

A little bit country, a little bit classical, and a little bit rock 'n' roll, this month's Instant Replay has us sliding into June in style.

Yep, even whales love music. Also in this roundup: talking drums, dog duets, and a previously-undiscovered piece for solo violin.

What collection of music by Bach was used both on the spacecraft Voyager’s two “Golden Records” in 1977 and in the kooky comedy movie "Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion?"

Happy August! While away the dog days of summer with us and our favorite music right now, from funky jazz to Renaissance bangers and back again.

"Things that go bump in the night" will be the least of your concerns once our Halloween playlist unfolds. Read on...if...you...dare...

Heartwarming! This baby has great taste.