Claude Debussy

In an encore broadcast, the American Joshua Bell violinist returns to the Boston Symphony as the soloist in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, and Alan Gilbert conducts the world premiere of a work by Bernard Rands and Debussy’s "La Mer."

The Moon helps us keep track of time, of tides, of the ebb and flow of life. And inspires music.

In an encore broadcast, Yo-Yo Ma returns to the Boston Symphony’s summer home as the soloist in Elgar’s Cello Concerto, and Cristian Măcelaru conducts works by Debussy and Ensecu, as well as Anna Clyne’s “Masquerade.”

Some of the greatest composers were humble enough to write music in honor of other great composers.

In an encore broadcast, Dima Slobodeniouk leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra in music by Dutilleux and Debussy, as well as Ravel’s “Mother Goose,” and Leonidas Kavakos is the soloist in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.

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

Walter Scott wrote, "To all, to each, a fair good night, and pleasing dreams and slumbers light," sentiments captured in music by many composers.

Love it. Hate it. Either way, winter is a fact of life.

"By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea." Time for us — and composers — to "Seas" the day!

It doesn't take much to think back to your school days and remember how free you felt when summer was finally here. Classical music celebrates children's playtime.