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A seashell found in a French cave appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet, making it a new addition to the Stone Age orchestra.

The new documentary tells the story of the roles women played — and continue to play — in the creation and development of electronic music, from theremin virtuoso Clara Rockmore to today.

August 19, 2016Charles Dutoit, conductorMenahem Pressler, pianoSimona Saturova, sopranoMarianna Pizzolato, mezzo-sopranoMatthew Polenzani, tenorRiccardo…

August 20, 2016Andris Nelsons, conductorCast to includeKristine Opolais, soprano (Aida)Andrea Carè, tenor (Radames)Kwangchul Youn, bass (Ramfis)Tanglewood…

August 21, 2016Andris Nelsons, conductorRobert Sheena, English hornDejan Lazic, pianoBERLIOZ Overture to Béatrice et BénédictTSONTAKIS Sonnets, Concerto…

On the program:Chorale preludes: Herr Christ, der einge Gottes-Sohn (Lord Christ, only Son of God), BWV 601, and Lob sei dem allmächtigen (Praise Be to…

The celebrated Argentinian pianist releases a set from the famed recordings of the 1960s instrumental to her rise to international fame.Having firmly…

The drab little skylark inspired a poem, which in turn, inspired one of the most beautiful pieces of music. It's National Poetry Month and we're looking at the connections between the written word and classical music.

Hear the self-described "accidental brass quartet" put a new spin on an old British ballad in an evocative arrangement by Nico Muhly and Sam Amidon.

Violinist Alina Ibragimova talks with WCRB's Brian McCreath about Hartmann's Concerto funebre and Bach's music, and conductor Vladimir Jurowski previews a…