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On her new album, Dark with Excessive Bright, the vibrant, young composer coaxes unusual sounds from a symphony orchestra.

Composer Eric Whitacre has been a self-proclaimed “super fan” of Voces8 for years and on their new album, “Home,” his music, channeled through the group’s voices, is nothing short of pure magic.

For World Art Day, here are the stories behind the musical masterpieces inspired by visual art.

Thomas Bangalter, formerly of French electronic music duo Daft Punk, has released a classical music album: the score to a ballet titled Mythologies that draws on American minimalism and Baroque works.

Classical music is often inspired by romance, fairy tales, or royalty, but sometimes the inspiration comes from real world causes.

As the new concert season gets underway, composers and orchestra administrators say they are feeling a shift in whose music gets heard.

This time of year — past the "new beginnings" of September, but not quite at the "warm fuzzies" of the Holidays — offers up an abundance of contrast. And, just as warm days sneak in among the cold ones, and bright greens and reds poke out from the ever-increasing piles of leaves turned brown, this month's Instant Replay offers up music both for reflection and tunes meant for more energetic listening.

Failure was not an option when Léon arrived in New York, a determined 24-year-old pianist from Cuba. At nearly 80, she says some things haven't changed.

This week, in a special online edition of our weekly email newsletter, stay warm with music for a bright, festive holiday season.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about growing up in a house filled with music, playing at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding and performing some of his favorite pieces.