For violinist María Dueñas, every violin has a memory, infusing it with energy from whoever has played it before. In her new recording, "Homage to Heifetz," Dueñas pays loving tribute to one of the greatest violinists who ever lived, Jascha Heifetz, in collaboration with Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.

In the 1960s, William Schuman was one of the most recognizable American composers around — so much so that when he appeared on CBS's "What's My Line?," panelists had to be blindfolded! For CRB's Summer of American Music, here's a look at Schuman's rise to superstardom.

Ahead of "We The People," a week-long festival he curated for the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma speaks about the power of practicing gratitude, music's role in restoring the spirit, and what we can learn from Johannes Brahms.

After 250 years, it’s safe to say that America has found its footing when it comes to classical music. From the earliest colonial-era fife and drum tunes, to full length contemporary operas, here are 50 pieces of classical music specifically associated with each of America's 50 United States.

A hopeful, catchy, summer's breeze in this month's Instant Replay.

The third stop on a tour of America's natural wonders, through the music of composer Ferde Grofé.

The second stop on a tour of America's natural wonders, through the music of composer Ferde Grofé.

The actor talks with CRB's Brian McCreath about narrating Copland's tribute to the 16th President of the United States, as well as his own love of and enthusiasm for classical music.

The first stop on a tour of America’s natural wonders, through the music of composer Ferde Grofé.

A summer of rediscovery here in June's Instant Replay!