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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.

A couple of classics, some Allston rock, and Saharan tribal rhythms spring forth in this month's Instant Replay.

There's a special place for music at the Olympic Games. Check out highlights from the current and past opening ceremonies.

Put down your green beer (blech!) and take off the leprechaun hat. Truth is, they’re about as Irish as “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” (written by three…

Jiri Belohlavek leads the Czech Philharmonic in the complete set of the Czech composer’s famed Slavonic Dances.There is perhaps no repertoire more…

Recordings of the "Black Swans" were almost lost to history. That story, plus a plant piano, the Kreisler Workout, and more, all ahead.1. Looking for a…

A Far Cry performs concerti grossi by Handel and Corelli in concert at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, recorded on Dec. 6, 2015.On the…

American singer-songwriter extraordinaire and indie icon Sufjan Stevens cuts his classical teeth with “Reflections,” a stunning ballet for two pianos, brought to the studio by pianists Timo Andres and Conor Hanick.

Classical composers know that the sound of spring has a lot to do with the sound of birds.

One of the world’s leading cellists pays tribute to the pioneers of the classical cello concerto with humor and grace.Steven Isserlis does it all: he is…