Classical music performances and features from NPR news, NPR cultural programs, and NPR Music stations.

Throughout his decades-long career, pianist Emanuel Ax has been performing in the great concert halls of the world. And now, instead of the stage, he is stepping behind a microphone to host a new ...

Classical music has a reputation as old, elite and maybe not for younger audiences. But From the Top is trying to change that. It’s a national public radio show and podcast that showcases and trains ...

For classical guitarist Sean Shibe, conventions and limitations are made to be broken. As expected, he plays Spanish standard repertoire and intricate Baroque tunes on his nylon-strung guitar as well ...

Lately it seems like every year, when I look back on my favorite classical albums, I always think, "Well, let's face it: It's been a pretty cruel year, and this is the music that helped get me through ...

Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and... Lately it seems like every year, when I look back ...